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Electrical

Code P0505

Idle Air Control System Malfunction

Plain English Meaning:Idle speed not properly controlled

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Yellow: Drive with Caution

Can stall

What You'll Notice (Symptoms)

  • High or low idle stalling

Most Common Causes

1Dirty throttle body faulty IAC valve

Verified Repair Playbook

Required Mechanic Tests

A qualified shop should perform these tests before replacing any parts to ensure they aren't guessing:

Inspect throttle body clean IAC

Typical Fix Paths & Estimated Costs

Repair idle system $100–$400

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