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Electrical

Code P0506

Idle Speed Lower Than Expected

Plain English Meaning:Engine idle too low

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Yellow: Drive with Caution

May stall

P0506 Symptoms

  • Stalling rough idle

Most Common Causes of P0506

1Dirty throttle body vacuum leak

P0506 Repair Playbook

Required Mechanic Tests

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

Check idle speed clean throttle body

Typical Fix Paths & Estimated Costs

Repair intake system $100–$400