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1998 Honda Civic Repair Question


Topics covered: Body, Dent, Gas.
Mileage: 147,000 miles.

Asked on January 19, 2013

Honda Civic Body Problem

P0505 code
Avatar Asked by austinmartin

Answer

Replied on January 19, 2013

[P0505] The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0505: Idle control system malfunction.

NOTE: If DTC P1508 or P1509 is stored at the same time as DTC P0505, troubleshoot DTC P1508 or P1509 first, then recheck for DTC P0505.

Possible Cause
IAC valve mechanical malfunction
Throttle body clogged port, improper adjustment
Intake manifold gasket leakage
Intake air hose loose leakage
Vacuum leak
ECT sensor incorrect output

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on January 19, 2013

The only code i have is the p0505

Tiny Response from austinmartin
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Replied on January 20, 2013

ok, that is the chart for the 505. it could come down to an idle air control, clogged passage or bad pcm

roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on January 20, 2013

How do i find out which one it is??

Tiny Response from austinmartin
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Replied on January 20, 2013

follow the chart. it is not a simple repair. you need to follow the chart as we do when we do a diag to get to the real failure. code numbers never identify bad parts just failed systems

roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on March 28, 2013

I found out it was the ideal air control valve. it wasnt opening like it should.

Tiny Response from austinmartin
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