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What is engine code P0505?

What is engine code P0505?

P0505 is an OBD-II generic code that the engine control module (ECM) determined the engine idle control system is not managing the idle to stay in specification. The idle is too high or goes too low.

What is the idle air control code on a 1999 Dodge Durango?

1999 Dodge Durango 5.2L V8 with check engine light ON which the code P0505 Idle Air Control System. Sometimes when you are running the engine just shuts off and you have to wait a few minutes for it to turn back on again.

What are the symptoms of the p0505 OBD-II trouble code?

What are the symptoms of the P0505 code? The Check Engine Light will be illuminated and the code is set in ECM memory. The engine idle may be lower or higher than specifications. The engine may idle rough if it has a vacuum leak. The engine may stall when coming to a stop. The engine may idle too high at times.

What does idle air control code p0505 mean?

1999 Dodge Durango 5.2L V8 with check engine light ON which the code P0505 Idle Air Control System. Sometimes when you are running the engine just shuts off and you have to wait a few minutes for it to turn back on again. Sometimes this happens also when waiting in a red light, etc. It also accelera…

How much does it cost to repair a Dodge p0505?

The cost of diagnosing the P0505 DODGE code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary by location, your vehicle’s make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour. The throttle body has an air control passage that provides air for the engine at idle (the throttle plate is closed).

1999 Dodge Durango 5.2L V8 with check engine light ON which the code P0505 Idle Air Control System. Sometimes when you are running the engine just shuts off and you have to wait a few minutes for it to turn back on again.

1999 Dodge Durango 5.2L V8 with check engine light ON which the code P0505 Idle Air Control System. Sometimes when you are running the engine just shuts off and you have to wait a few minutes for it to turn back on again. Sometimes this happens also when waiting in a red light, etc. It also accelera…

The cost of diagnosing the P0505 DODGE code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary by location, your vehicle’s make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour. The throttle body has an air control passage that provides air for the engine at idle (the throttle plate is closed).

What causes an OBD code for p0505?

Potential causes of an P0505 code include: IAC motor connector is damaged (check connector and pins for damage, and moisture) One or more IAC circuits open or shorted to ground One or more IAC circuits are shorted to voltage This should be a fairly straightforward diagnosis.

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