OBD Guide

P0519

Idle Air Control System Performance

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$33–111 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Unstable idle
  • Floating speed
  • Engine stalls at idle
  • High or low idle speed

Causes

  • Idle air valve is dirty or faulty
  • Problems with the IAC wiring harness or connectors
  • Throttle Position Sensor Malfunction
  • Air leaks in the intake tract
  • ECU software error

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the idle air valve, clean or replace if necessary
  2. Check the integrity of the wiring harness and contacts of the IAC system
  3. Check throttle position sensor
  4. Check the intake tract for air leaks
  5. Reset the error and check if it returns

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