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Anytime you have idle speed control related trouble codes (P0505, P0506, P0507) the first thing you want to look for is a vacuum leak. Many idle air control valves, solenoids, motors and electronic throttle bodies have been replaced needlessly due to these trouble codes. In this video we will focus primarily on fuel trim data to determine if we have a vacuum leak. LTFT values will be shown at different RPMs to give us a clear direction.

Engine Performance Diagnostics chapter 4

symptoms 50

  • check engine light (P0171, P0174, P0506 trouble codes)
  • rough idle
  • poor gas mileage
  • hesitation on acceleration

fix 50

  • replace EGR valve (worn pintle)
  • intake manifold gasket (leak)

test shown enh 50

  • how to interpret idle speed control data
  • how to interpret electronic throttle control data
  • how to use fuel trim data to identify a vacuum leak
  • how to smoke test an intake manifold
  • fuel trim data at different RPMs

Tools used

  • scan tool
  • smoke machine

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Playlist

(Chapters 4 and 5) Fuel Trim and Oxygen Sensor Testing

Related videos:

P0507 Idle Speed Performance Higher Than Expected (vacuum leak) - Jeep:

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P0507 Idle Control System (RPM Too High) - vacuum leak - GM:

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False mass airflow sensor/idle control system codes - vacuum leak :

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Chapter 20 "Idle Speed Controls" - preview (an SD Premium video):

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