P0508moderate severityPowertrain
Idle Air Control System Circuit Low
on 1997 BMW 318ti E36 1.9L I4 M44 · 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
- Test IAC voltage
- Check for shorts
Repair notes
Replace IAC or repair wiring.
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