P0505
Idle Air Control System
1992-1998 BMW 325i E36 2.5L I6 M50 🇩🇪
Moderate SeverityPowertrain
Description
Malfunction in the idle air control (IAC) system.
Symptoms
- Erratic idle speed
- High idle
- Low idle
- Stalling at idle
- Fluctuating RPM
Common Causes
- Faulty IAC valve
- Carbon buildup in IAC or throttle body
- Vacuum leak
- PCM issue
Diagnostic Steps
- Clean IAC valve and passages
- Clean throttle body
- Test IAC valve operation
- Check for vacuum leaks
- Monitor idle RPM with scan tool
Repair Notes
Clean IAC valve and throttle body first. Replace IAC if cleaning fails.
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- P0010Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1
- P0011Intake Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 1
- P0012Intake Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1
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- P0014Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 1
- P0015Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1
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Common Questions
What does code P0505 mean on a 1992-1998 BMW 325i E36?
P0505 stands for "Idle Air Control System". Malfunction in the idle air control (IAC) system.
What are the symptoms of P0505 on a BMW 325i E36?
Common symptoms of P0505 include: Erratic idle speed, High idle, Low idle, Stalling at idle, Fluctuating RPM.
What causes P0505 on a 1992-1998 BMW 325i E36?
Common causes of P0505 include: Faulty IAC valve, Carbon buildup in IAC or throttle body, Vacuum leak, PCM issue.