P0507
Idle Control System RPM Higher Than Expected
Generic code
Vehicle Speed and Idle Control System
High severity
Moderate repair
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What P0507 means
- The fault code P0507 indicates that the idle speed of the engine is higher than expected and may cause drivability issues.
Possible symptoms
- High idle speed
- Illuminated check engine light
- Stalling at idle
- Poor acceleration or drivability
Possible causes
- Faulty idle air control valve
- Dirty throttle body
- Vacuum leaks
- Failed engine coolant temperature sensor
- Failed mass airflow sensor
Related parts
- Idle Air Control System: IAC (Idle Air Control) System controls the speed of the engine when it is idling. This car's engine may keep stalling due to problems with the IAC
Possible solutions
- Replace the idle air control valve
- Clean the throttle body
- Fix any vacuum leaks
- Replace the engine coolant temperature sensor if necessary
- Replace the mass airflow sensor if necessary
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