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P1506 Diagnostic Trouble Code (12 interpretations)

12 manufacturer-specific interpretations across 10 manufacturers in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

Ford

1 interpretation
P1506
Idle Air Control Overspeed Error Ford · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module registered the fault condition described as "Idle Air Control Overspeed Error". This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • lAC valve
  • vacuum leaks
  • ECM

Recommended checks

  • Perform a full module scan
  • Review freeze-frame and occurrence data
  • Compare commanded and measured values
  • Check applicable OEM service information

Hyundai

1 interpretation
P1506
Idle Speed Control Actuator Signal High of Coil #1 Hyundai · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the Idle Speed Control Actuator signal stayed above the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Hyundai.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • lAC valve

Jaguar

1 interpretation
P1506
Idle air control (IAC) valve - RPM lower than expected Jaguar · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the Idle air control (IAC) valve - RPM value was lower than expected for the current conditions. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Jaguar.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • intake system blocked
  • MAP sensor
  • IAC valve
  • fuel pressure
  • ECM

Kia

1 interpretation
P1506
Idle air control (IAC) valve - opening coil signal high Kia · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module detected that the Idle air control (IAC) valve - opening coil signal stayed above the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Kia.

Possible causes

  • Wiring short to positive
  • lAC valve
  • ECM

Land Rover

1 interpretation
P1506
Idle air control (IAC) - value high Land Rover · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Idle air control (IAC) - value high circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Land Rover.

Possible causes

  • Wiring short to positive
  • lAC valve
  • ECM

Mazda

1 interpretation
P1506
Idle air control (IAC) system - overspeed error Mazda · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module registered the fault condition described as "Idle air control (IAC) system - overspeed error". This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Mazda.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • lAC valve
  • mechanical fault
  • ECM

MINI

1 interpretation
P1506
Idle Speed Control Valve Open Solenoid Control Circuit Signal High MINI · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the Idle Speed Control Valve Open Solenoid Control signal stayed above the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by MINI.

Mitsubishi

1 interpretation
P1506
Idle air control (IAC) valve - RPM lower than expected Mitsubishi · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the Idle air control (IAC) valve - RPM value was lower than expected for the current conditions. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Mitsubishi.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • intake system blocked
  • MAP sensor
  • lAC valve
  • fuel pressure
  • ECM

PSA

2 interpretations
P1506
Air conditioning authorisation not received : No communication on CAN network ; Value received incorrect PSA · climate_control Data confidence 72%

The control module detected that the value received for the Air conditioning authorisation not received over the network was incorrect. Documented for the Bosch EDC16C34 injection ECU (DV6TED4 1.6 HDi) on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models.

Applies to Peugeot Bosch EDC16C34 injection ECU (DV6TED4 1.6 HDi)
P1506
Intersystems CAN: Air-conditioning power-consumption value invalid or incoherent with the air-conditioning clutch status PSA · climate_control Data confidence 72%

The cited PSA workshop reference documents P1506 as "Intersystems CAN: Air-conditioning power-consumption value invalid or incoherent with the air-conditioning clutch status" for the Continental SID 807 injection ECU (DV6C 1.6 HDi) on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models.

Applies to Peugeot Continental SID 807 injection ECU (DV6C 1.6 HDi)

VAG

2 interpretations
P1506
Closed throttle position (CTP) switch - does not open VAG · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Closed throttle position (CTP) switch - does not open circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

  • Moisture ingress
  • wiring short to ground
  • CTP switch adjustment/ defec tive
  • ECM
Applies to Audi
P1506
Closed throttle position (CTP) switch - does not open VAG · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Closed throttle position (CTP) switch - does not open circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen.

Possible causes

  • Moisture ingress
  • wiring short to ground
  • CTP switch adjustment/ defec tive
  • ECM
Applies to Volkswagen

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1506

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.

506

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1506

What does P1506 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (12 interpretations). The control module registered the fault condition described as "Idle Air Control Overspeed Error". This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.

Is P1506 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1506 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Ford, Hyundai, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, Mazda, MINI, Mitsubishi, PSA, VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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