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ME9 / P0506 00

Read the instructions below then start the fault diagnostic procedure.

Symptom: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

  P0506 00


Idle Speed Control. Idling Speed too Low.

Fault symptom

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

On-board diagnosis

Type of diagnosis:

Continuous

Enable criteria:

Vehicle speed 0 km/h.
Coolant temperature above 75°C.
Intake air temperature above -10.5°C.
Secondary air pump must not be active.
Purge not active
Idling at least 5 seconds.

Fault criteria:

Engine speed below requested idling speed by more than 100 rpm for more than 10 s.

Diagnostic help

Diagnosis regards:

Blocked throttle, blocked air supply, short engine mechanical fault.
Misfiring when idling will also generate this diagnostic trouble code.

Functions in the diagnostic tool related to the fault:

Test value:
Tachometer

Miscellaneous:
Throttle Position Test

(See also description of readings/activations in diagnostic tool)