{"id":15678,"date":"2021-09-23T02:18:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-23T09:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=15678"},"modified":"2024-08-16T06:09:13","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T13:09:13","slug":"p0506-idle-air-control-system-rpm-lower-than-expected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0506-idle-air-control-system-rpm-lower-than-expected\/","title":{"rendered":"P0506: Idle Air Control System RPM Lower Than Expected"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 8<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column15678_0a6eb0-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column15678_0a6eb0-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column15678_0a6eb0-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column15678_0a6eb0-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column15678_0a6eb0-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column15678_0a6eb0-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column15678_0a6eb0-7c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column15678_0a6eb0-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column15678_0a6eb0-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column15678_0a6eb0-7c inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-b60c63  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-56a1f8\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15678_199234-1f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15678_199234-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15678_199234-1f\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15678_199234-1f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15678_199234-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15678_199234-1f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15678_199234-1f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15678_199234-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15678_199234-1f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading15678_199234-1f summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15678_199234-1f\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The P0506 code stands for &ldquo;Idle Air Control System RPM Lower than Expected.&rdquo; It&rsquo;s triggered when the PCM detects the engine idle speed is lower than the specified RPM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A faulty IAC valve, ETC system problems, vacuum leaks, a defective throttle body, and circuit issues are some of the common causes of this trouble code.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some symptoms to watch out for include low engine idle speed, stalling, and rough engine idle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Your vehicle&rsquo;s idle control system is an important component of your car. This system prevents your engine from stalling when idle, especially when power-consuming accessories such as air conditioning, get turned on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What happens when this system malfunctions? There are several <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/search-obd2-codes-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"OBD-II codes\">OBD-II codes<\/a> that could trigger because of a malfunctioning idle control system. One of these codes is P0506.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does the P0506 Code Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0506 stands for &ldquo;Idle Air Control System RPM Lower than Expected.&rdquo; It means that your powertrain control module (PCM) has detected an engine idle speed lower than the specified <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-does-car-rpm-stand-for\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"revolution per minute (RPM)\">revolution per minute (RPM)<\/a> for a specific amount of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The P0506 trouble code can crop up in vehicles with electronic throttle control (ETC) or vehicles with a separate idle air control (IAC) valve. To control idle speed, an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/idle-control-valve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"IAC valve\">IAC valve<\/a> regulates the amount of air that bypasses the throttle blade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, vehicles with ETC do not have a regular throttle cable nor do they have an IAC. As a result, they rely on an electric motor to control the throttle and regulate idle speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/automotive-pcm-detecting-problem-in-system-close-up-1024x940.jpg\" alt=\"automotive pcm detecting problem in system close up\" class=\"wp-image-44183\" style=\"width:1024px;height:940px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/automotive-pcm-detecting-problem-in-system-close-up-1024x940.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/automotive-pcm-detecting-problem-in-system-close-up-300x275.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/automotive-pcm-detecting-problem-in-system-close-up-768x705.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/automotive-pcm-detecting-problem-in-system-close-up-1536x1410.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/automotive-pcm-detecting-problem-in-system-close-up-150x138.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/automotive-pcm-detecting-problem-in-system-close-up.jpg 1700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">P0506 indicates that your powertrain control module (PCM) has detected an engine idle speed lower than the specified revolution per minute (RPM) for a specific amount of time.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>P0506 is a generic DTC, which means various makes and models support it. Although it is a generic code, the diagnostic and repair steps for each case may vary depending on the specific vehicle that you own. For example, repair steps for a P0506 code for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/chevrolet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Chevy\">Chevy<\/a> may be different from the repairs steps for a P0506 code in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/ford\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Ford\">Ford<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For an extensive knowledge of idle control systems and how they&rsquo;ve evolved over the years, you can read our technical discussion about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0506-idle-air-control-system-rpm-lower-than-expected\/#A_Quick_History_of_Idle_Control_Systems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"history of idle control systems\">history of idle control systems<\/a>. Otherwise, to quickly learn the possible causes of P0506, continue reading the following section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">P0506 on Some Ford Vehicles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Code P0506 may appear on some Ford vehicles. On a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/vehicle\/2005\/Ford\/F-150\/XL\/6_Cyl_4-dot-2L\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"2005 Ford F-150 XL 4.2L V6\">2005 Ford F-150 XL 4.2L V6<\/a>, for example, this DTC is set when &ldquo;<em>the powertrain control module (PCM) detects an engine idle speed that is less than the desired RPM<\/em>.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For vehicles with electronic throttle control (ETC), some of the possible causes of the code P0506 include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Air intake restriction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exhaust restriction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engine mechanical fault<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sludged throttle body<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Damaged electronic throttle body (ETB)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Damaged PCM&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For vehicles with ETC, it is recommended to check other DTCs first using a scan tool. If other DTCs are not present inspect the intake air system for air restrictions and damage. If no concerns are present, clear the DTC and retest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For other vehicles without ETC, some of the possible causes of the code P0506 include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IAC circuit open<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Air inlet is plugged<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>B+ or VPWR to IAC solenoid open<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Damaged or incorrect IAC valve<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IAC valve stuck closed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VPWR to IAC solenoid open<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IAC circuit shorted to PWR<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For diagnostic aids, disconnect the IAC valve and look for little or no change in engine RPM as an indication of a stuck or damaged valve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Note:<\/em><\/strong><em> The definition of code P0506 may be different depending on the vehicle manufacturer. Consult the appropriate repair manual or repair database for the exact code definition.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Possible Causes of the P0506 Code?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the possible triggers of code P0506:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Faulty IAC valve<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A problem within the ETC system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vacuum Leaks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dirty or defective throttle body<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collapsed air duct or a restricted air filter element<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Circuit issues, such as damaged wires or poor connections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An issue with the PCM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Common Symptoms of the P0506 Code?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your check engine light will most likely illuminate once it detects a fault in your idle control system. However, it can illuminate for many reasons and it may be difficult to pinpoint which car part is causing the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a rule of thumb, get your vehicle checked by a professional when the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/check-engine-light-flashing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"check engine light activates\">check engine light activates<\/a>. They would know how to further diagnose the problem. Aside from an illuminated check engine light, here are some other symptoms related to the code:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Low engine idle speed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stalling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rough Engine Idle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engine may idle erratically (in some cases)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Diagnose the P0506 Code<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Diagnosing the P0506 code may seem challenging, given that there are several reasons that could trigger this code. If you&rsquo;re unsure what is causing this code, bring your vehicle to a mechanic for proper inspection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re planning to fix this code yourself, here is a video you can watch to get an idea of what the troubleshooting process might involve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"P0506 IAC System RPM below expected (vacuum leak) - Ford\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Sqpelz3aTNQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Fix the P0506 Code<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The diagnostic and repair procedures for this code may vary depending on your vehicle&rsquo;s year, make, and model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re unsure about how these procedures work, you may consult vehicle repair manuals or bring your vehicle to an auto repair shop. If you do not have the DIY skill, it is best to leave the work to trusted professionals. They would know how to properly diagnose the problem and rule out any other underlying issue that is triggering the code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you&rsquo;re confident about your skills to diagnose the issue and nip it in the bud, here are a couple of ways for you to fix the P0506 code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inspect for Other DTCs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s recommended to check the other DTCs before diagnosing the present error code. This will help you determine whether the P0506 code was erroneously triggered by other malfunctioning components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re unsure how to inspect the other DTCs, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Plug the OBD scanner into the OBD port located under the steering column.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Turn your vehicle on without starting it, then press the read button on your scanner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Access the tool&rsquo;s menu on your scanner, then select the read codes option. Enter your vehicle&rsquo;s model and year if it prompts you to, but it&rsquo;s usually set to do so automatically.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>The scan tool will then show any DTC fault codes that exist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inspect the Engine Air Filter Housing and Throttle Body<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Check between the engine&rsquo;s air filter housing and throttle body for any damage. If there are any physical issues, it&rsquo;s best to fix them right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inspect the condition of the engine&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/air-filter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"air filter\">air filter<\/a> and replace it if needed. While you&rsquo;re at it, it&rsquo;s a good idea to check the vehicle&rsquo;s exhaust for damaged pipes or other components since they could be causing the P0506 code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inspect the Throttle Body<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You&rsquo;ll want to inspect the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/throttle-body\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"throttle body\">throttle body<\/a> for excessive carbon fouling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carbon fouling is the build-up of unwanted chemicals on a hard surface. In this case, the throttle body may be covered with carbon due to incomplete fuel combustion. This results in corrosion and the acceleration of wear and tear within the engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can clean off the throttle body using an approved solvent and a non-abrasive nylon brush to scrape off the build-up. You can also clean out the air passage in the IAC valve and\/or the throttle body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check the Throttle Body Wiring Harness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since P0506 is often caused by a faulty throttle body, it&rsquo;s crucial to thoroughly inspect it along with any attached components, such as the wiring harness pigtail and the body&rsquo;s connector. Have them repaired or replaced immediately if you do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Test the Vacuum for Leaks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are different ways to check for vacuum leaks, but the most effective method is by using a smoke machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You&rsquo;ll need a glove before conducting this test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these steps if you plan on using a smoke machine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Remove the cover over the top of the intake.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 2<\/strong>: Then remove the intake tube from the throttle body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Stretch the glove over the throttle body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Place the smoke machine in the vacuum hose then start the smoke machine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 5: <\/strong>The glove should inflate, and smoke should come from the EGR tube, indicating where the leak is.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check the Freeze Frame Data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, analyze the freeze frame data since it&rsquo;s related to the P0506 code. Use a modern scan tool to check the data and compare the results to the factory services literature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Quick History of Idle Control Systems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The old carburetor equipped vehicles were designed with somewhat limited idle speed control in the form of electromagnetic throttle kickers, dashpots that slowed the return of the throttle to the idle position, and idle load compensators that extended with intake manifold vacuum decay as the engine was idling. Idle speed controls like this were added due to power steering and A\/C compressor load.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Motorized Idle Speed Control Motors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>GM&rsquo;s CCC and Ford&rsquo;s EEC feedback carburetor systems (not to mention their foreign counterparts) began to add motorized idle speed control motors in the early 1980s that typically had an internal idle tracking switch and a reversible DC motor spinning a threaded sleeve around a threaded shaft so as to extend and retract a plunger resting against the throttle lever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These motors do the same job as the old vacuum operated idle load compensators but are a bit more sophisticated than their older mechanical predecessors and require some algorithms in the engine controller so that when the throttle is released, the engine controller knows it needs to control throttle angle at idle. In addition to idle speed control, these motors also perform the &ldquo;dashpot&rdquo; function, preventing the throttle from snapping shut when it&rsquo;s released (which typically stalls the engine).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">End of the Carburetor Era<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Near the end of the carburetor era, some carbureted systems began controlling the idle speed by using an engine-controller-manipulated stepper motor, allowing air to pass by the throttle plate, which enabled the computer to control the idle speed without actually moving the throttle plate. This became the order of idle speed control as throttle body injection caught on, with a few throttle body units still utilizing the old idle speed control motor design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But by the late 80s, bypassing the throttle plate became the normal way of handling Idle Speed Control, even as MPI systems replaced throttle body injection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GM and Chrysler\/Dodge used a stepper motor that walked current through a series of windings to slowly extend and retract a plunger to allow and restrict airflow around the throttle plate to facilitate no-touch starting (maximum airflow on engine start), along with the standard ISC functions and the ever-present dashpot function to prevent stalling with sudden throttle release. Ford uses a two-wire Idle speed control that increases amperage to pull a plunger against a spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This kind of idle speed control depends heavily on engine RPM feedback as well as throttle position sensor angle. As soon as the key is switched on, closed throttle voltage is recorded and used to indicate C\/T for that entire cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/gm-chrysler-stepper-motor-style-iac-1024x740.jpg\" alt=\"gm chrysler stepper motor style iac\" class=\"wp-image-79943\" style=\"width:1024px;height:740px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/gm-chrysler-stepper-motor-style-iac-1024x740.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/gm-chrysler-stepper-motor-style-iac-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/gm-chrysler-stepper-motor-style-iac-768x555.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/gm-chrysler-stepper-motor-style-iac-150x108.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/gm-chrysler-stepper-motor-style-iac.jpg 1499w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Diagram of GM\/Chrysler stepper motor style IAC | Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OBD2 Era<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As OBD2 became a thing in the mid-90s and became mandatory in 1997 (some one-ton trucks still had OBD1 systems as late as 1996), ISC remained mostly unchanged, except that the PX5xx series codes (like the P0506) appeared in the ECM\/PCM code listing to indicate the inability of the idle speed control system to reach its target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Turn-of-the century vehicles began to use electronic throttle bodies that eliminated the need for idle speed control units, since the ETC system took over that function. ETC equipped systems also don&rsquo;t need a cruise control module for obvious reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get a Dependable Idle Control Valve For Your Vehicle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you replacing a faulty idle control valve in your vehicle? Top-of-the-line replacement parts last longer and deliver superior performance, leading to greater savings over time. Order an idle control valve that you can depend on from CarParts.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At CarParts.com, you can choose from a selection of high-quality idle control valves. We exclusively source our automotive parts and accessories from brands trusted by numerous drivers across the US, ensuring that you get the most bang for your buck. Finding a compatible idle control valve is easy. Plug your vehicle&rsquo;s year, make, model, and engine into our website&rsquo;s vehicle selector, and you can browse our catalog for a compatible product with the specifications that you need. It doesn&rsquo;t take much to order the part you need, either. Complete your order on our secure website with a few taps on your mobile device&rsquo;s screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Order now from CarParts.com and enjoy fast delivery to your home. 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