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Idle Control System (All Except Hatchback & Hybrid): Diagnosis Honda Civic VII

Testing & Diagnostics 2 illustrations ~175 words

DTC Troubleshooting

DTCDescription
DTC P0505Idle Control System Malfunction
DTC P0506Idle Control System RPM Lower Than Expected
DTC P0507Idle Control System RPM Higher Than Expected
DTC P0511IAC Valve Circuit Malfunction*
DTC P1519IAC Valve Circuit Malfunction

DTC INDEX

Idle Speed Inspection

Note. Leave the idle air control (IAC) valve connected. Before checking the idle speed, check these items: The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) has not been reported on. Ignition timing Spark plugs Air cleaner PCV system On Canadian models, pull the parking brake lever up, start the engine, then check that the headlights are off.

Scheme 210

Scheme 210: Idle Speed Inspection

Scheme 211

Scheme 211
  1. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve 2P connector.
  2. Connect a tachometer.
  3. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm with no load (in neutral) unit the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
  4. Check the idle speed under no-load conditions: headlights, blower fan, radiator fan, and air conditioner are not operating.
  5. Idle the engine for 1 minute with the heater fan switch on HI and the air conditioner on, then check the idle speed. NOTE: If the idle speed is not within specification, refer to the Symptom Troubleshooting.
  6. Reconnect the EVAP canister purge valve 2P connector.