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2003 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA

1.8L I4RWDMANUALgas
Repairs0Labor511Torque3649Fluid7DTC713Battery0Maintenance0Recalls0
P0508moderate severityPowertrain

Idle Air Control System Circuit Low

on 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata 1.8L I4 · RWD

What this code means

Low voltage in IAC circuit.

Symptoms

  • Low idle
  • Stalling

Common causes

  • Short to ground
  • Faulty IAC motor
  • Wiring issue

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test IAC voltage
  2. Check for shorts

Repair notes

Replace IAC or repair wiring.

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