OBD Guide

P1508

Idle Air Control Valve Circuit Malfunction

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 when warming up
  • Increased vibration at idle
  • Check Engine light comes on

Causes

  • Idle air valve malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in control circuit
  • Valve dirty or stuck
  • Valve connector problems
  • Engine ECU malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the idle air valve
  2. Check the integrity of the control circuit and connectors
  3. Clean the valve from dirt
  4. Replace valve if necessary
  5. Check the operation of the system after repair

Related codes

Error P1508 by Vehicle Brand