OBD Guide

P1505

Idle Speed Control Actuator Signal Low

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Unstable idle speed
  • Engine stalls at idle
  • Floating speed
  • Problems starting the engine
  • Check Engine light comes on

Causes

  • Idle air control malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in control circuit
  • Poor contact in connectors
  • Regulator or throttle valve dirty
  • Engine control unit malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the idle air control
  2. Check the integrity of the control circuit and connections
  3. Clean idle air control and throttle valve
  4. Check the operation of the engine control unit
  5. Replace idle air control if necessary

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