P0506 Code (Symptoms, Causes, and How to Fix)
Today’s computer-controlled engines log codes for issues. P0506 indicates a discrepancy between an engine’s actual rate of idle, and the rate of idle called for by a vehicle’s computer. Read…
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P0505 Code (Symptoms, Causes, and How to Fix)
A check engine light and poor performance are worrisome signs. But code P0505 points to a straightforward issue – an idle control system malfunction. This impacts engine RPMs at idle,…
11 Common Causes of a Rough Idle (and 9 Less Common Causes)
When resting at a stoplight, you might notice your car making slight pops and burbles through the floorboard or even shaking. If you look at your tachometer, you may see…
How Much Gas Does Idling REALLY Use Up? (Here Are the Numbers)
Whether you’re trying to save a few bucks at the pump or emit a few less hydrocarbons, everyone is looking for ways to use less fuel. While we all know…
4 Bad Idle Air Control Valve Symptoms (and Replacement Cost)
Engine running rough, stalling, or simply won’t start? The culprit could be a faulty idle air control valve. This key emissions component regulates air flow to maintain perfect idle. Understanding…
P0507 Code (Symptoms, Causes, and How to Fix)
A loud idle and check engine light sparks worries of complex, costly engine repairs. Fortunately, modern vehicle computers log diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) for every issue, and not all issues…