DTC P0505 - Idle Control System Malfunction: Condition

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Condition
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DTC is set when actual engine speed is excessively higher or lower than target speed preset in ECM for more than 14 seconds. Possible causes are:

  • Idle Air Control (IAC) valve malfunction.
  • Leakage in intake air system.
  • Open or short circuit between terminal "A" on IAC valve and main relay.
  • Open or short circuit between terminal "B" on IAC valve and terminal No. 4M on Engine Control Module (ECM).
RENDER: 1.0x

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