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  • Aug 22, 2011, 06:20 PM
    neret
    Help: replaced the idle air control valve and I still get "check engine light".
    Had a scanner and it told me to replace idle air control valve, after replacing it, I still get the check engine light. Car is not surging and happens only when parked, not driving. RPM is 1000-1200
  • Aug 22, 2011, 06:28 PM
    odinn7
    First... telling us a little about the car may help. The code may help also.

    2nd, scanning doesn't always give you a dead-on diagnosis of a problem. Many things can set off a code that aren't actually the part itself.
  • Aug 22, 2011, 06:43 PM
    neret
    First time it throws P0505, 2nd hey scanned and light went off during scanning... no codes
  • Aug 22, 2011, 06:51 PM
    odinn7
    I can't really diagnose this online but you can read this:

    http://www.obd-codes.com/p0505

    Also, check for vacuum leaks.
  • Aug 22, 2011, 06:52 PM
    TxGreaseMonkey
    First, clear any old codes with the scan tool.

    On many cars, you warm them up to normal operating temperature, disconnect the IACV electrical connector, set the idle to the Initial Idle Speed, reconnect the IACV connector, and reset the ECM.
  • Aug 22, 2011, 07:06 PM
    neret
    Thanks for your help.. read that link and the engine does not stall while parked, no surging and happens only when I take off accelerator during driving,disconect the battery and is OK until next check engine light on

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