DTC P0506 BMW

Idle Air Control System RPM Lower Than Expected

Idle Air Control System RPM Lower Than Expected

Description

Engine started, battery voltage must be at least 11.5v, all electrical components must be off, parking brake must be engaged (to keep daytime driving lights off), automatic transmission selector must be in park, the exhaust system must be properly sealed between the catalytic converter and the cylinder head, coolant temperature must be at least 80 degrees Celsius and oxygen sensor heaters for oxygen sensors before the catalytic converter must be functioning properly and the ground between the engine and the chassis must be well connected. The DME detected it could not control the idle speed correctly, as it is constantly more than 100 rpm less than specification.

Cause and Solution

Air inlet is plugged or the air filter element is severely clogged
IAC circuit is open or shorted
IAC circuit VPWR circuit is open
IAC solenoid is damaged or has failed

Video Guide

Duration: PT4M39S | Uploaded: 2020-06-20

Diagnostic Info

  • DTC Code: P0506
  • Brand: BMW
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