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1999 f150 4x4 , p1506

Check engine light was on code p1506

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  • ajbdmc Apr 25, 2009

    4.6l

    v-8

    1/2 ton

  • Anonymous May 11, 2010

    hi, i need to know what type of engine is in the vehicle and liter as well.
    Is it a 6 or 8 cylinder?
    is it a 1/2 ton or 3/4?



  • Anonymous Mar 23, 2014

    check ENgine light on

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P1506 Idle Air Control Overspeed Error


The Idle Air Control (IAC) valve adjusts the engine idle speed. The valve is located on the side of the throttle body. The valve is controlled by a duty cycle signal from the PCM and allows air to bypass the throttle plate in order to maintain the proper idle speed.


TESTING PROCEDURE


  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the wiring harness from the IAC valve.
  3. Measure the resistance between the terminals of the valve.

Due to the diode in the solenoid, place the ohmmeter positive lead on the emphasis type="medium" VPWR/emphasis terminal and the negative lead on the emphasis type="medium" ISC/emphasis terminal.
  1. Resistance should be 6-13 ohms.
  2. If resistance is not within specification, the valve may be faulty.
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  • Anonymous Apr 25, 2009

    In most cases, this device is damaged when the code is displayed. simply replacing the IAC valve will fix this issue and the check engine light will shut off.

  • Anonymous Apr 25, 2009

    Warning

    Do not attempt to clean the IAC valve. Carburetor tune-up cleaners
    or any type of solvent cleaners will damage the internal components of
    the valve.



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