OBD Guide

P1559

Idle Speed Control Throttle Position Adaption Malfunction

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Unstable idle speed
  • Stalls at idle
  • RPM fluctuates when warming up
  • The Check Engine light comes on
  • Loss of power when releasing gas suddenly

Causes

  • Throttle valve contamination
  • Throttle Position Sensor Malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in control circuit
  • Mechanical failure of the throttle drive
  • Engine ECU malfunctions

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the throttle valve and clean if necessary
  2. Check the integrity of the wiring and connectors
  3. Diagnose the throttle position sensor
  4. Perform throttle valve adaptation procedure
  5. If necessary, replace the throttle assembly

Related codes

Error P1559 by Vehicle Brand