P0506
Idle Air Control System RPM Lower Than Expected
2000-2008 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L V6
Moderate SeverityPowertrainGeneric (SAE)
Description
The idle speed is consistently below the target RPM.
Symptoms
- Low idle speed
- Stalling
- Rough idle
Common Causes
- Carbon buildup in throttle body
- Vacuum leak
- Faulty IAC valve
- Low fuel pressure
- EGR valve stuck open
Diagnostic Steps
- Clean throttle body
- Check for vacuum leaks
- Test IAC valve
- Test fuel pressure
- Check EGR valve
Repair Notes
Clean throttle body and IAC. Check for vacuum leaks.
Related Codes
Other Powertrain Codes
- P0001Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit/Open
- P0002Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Range/Performance
- P0003Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Low
- P0004Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit High
- P0010Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1
- P0011Intake Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 1
- P0012Intake Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1
- P0013Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1
- P0014Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 1
- P0015Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1
P0506 on Other Vehicles
Jaguar E-PACE
2018-2024 2.0L I4 Turbo
Jaguar F-PACE
2017-2024 2.0L I4 Turbo
Jaguar F-PACE
2017-2024 3.0L V6 Supercharged
Jaguar F-Type
2014-2024 3.0L V6 Supercharged
Jaguar F-Type R
2014-2024 5.0L V8 Supercharged
Jaguar X-Type
2002-2008 2.5L V6
Jaguar XE
2017-2024 2.0L I4 Turbo
Jaguar XF
2009-2024 3.0L V6 Supercharged
Common Questions
What does code P0506 mean on a 2000-2008 Jaguar S-Type?
P0506 stands for "Idle Air Control System RPM Lower Than Expected". The idle speed is consistently below the target RPM.
What are the symptoms of P0506 on a Jaguar S-Type?
Common symptoms of P0506 include: Low idle speed, Stalling, Rough idle.
What causes P0506 on a 2000-2008 Jaguar S-Type?
Common causes of P0506 include: Carbon buildup in throttle body, Vacuum leak, Faulty IAC valve, Low fuel pressure, EGR valve stuck open.