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What is code P0508?

What is code P0508?

What the P0508 code means. The P0508 code means that the powertrain control module has sensed that there is some type of inconsistency in the engine idles RPM. Whenever the PCM discovers that the engine is idling too high or too low, it will try to correct the RPM.

What are the possible causes of a p0508 Dodge?

P0508 DODGE Possible Causes 1 Faulty Idle Air Control (IAC) motor 2 Idle Air Control (IAC) motor harness is open or shorted 3 Idle Air Control (IAC) motor circuit poor electrical connection

When to use the p0508 idle air control code?

If the engine RPM levels fail to coincide with programmed desired limitations, a code P0508 will be stored and a MIL may be illuminated. Related idle air control system circuit trouble codes include: P0509 Idle Air Control System Circuit High P0511 Idle Air Control Circuit P0518 Idle Air Control Circuit Intermittent

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).

How to diagnose a low OBD code p0508?

In order to diagnose a code P0508, I would require a diagnostic scanner, a digital volt/ohmmeter (DVOM), and a reputable vehicle information source (All Data DIY will do). I might begin by examining all IAC system wiring and electrical connectors and repairing any that are damaged, corroded, or burnt.

P0508 DODGE Possible Causes 1 Faulty Idle Air Control (IAC) motor 2 Idle Air Control (IAC) motor harness is open or shorted 3 Idle Air Control (IAC) motor circuit poor electrical connection

If the engine RPM levels fail to coincide with programmed desired limitations, a code P0508 will be stored and a MIL may be illuminated. Related idle air control system circuit trouble codes include: P0509 Idle Air Control System Circuit High P0511 Idle Air Control Circuit P0518 Idle Air Control Circuit Intermittent

In order to diagnose a code P0508, I would require a diagnostic scanner, a digital volt/ohmmeter (DVOM), and a reputable vehicle information source (All Data DIY will do). I might begin by examining all IAC system wiring and electrical connectors and repairing any that are damaged, corroded, or burnt.

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