OBD Guide

P1506

Idle Air Control Overspeed Error

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Increased idle speed
  • Unstable engine operation at idle
  • Engine stalls when shifting to neutral
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Check Engine light comes on

Causes

  • Idle air valve stuck
  • Idle channel contamination
  • Throttle Position Sensor Malfunction
  • Air leak in intake manifold
  • Problems with wiring to the idle air valve

How to Fix

  1. Check and clean the idle air valve
  2. Clear the idle air passage
  3. Check the tightness of the intake tract
  4. Check the operation of the throttle position sensor
  5. Check the integrity of the wiring to the idle air valve

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