TP-6903 5/16a Diagnostic Troubleshooting Codes 29
P-Code SPN FMI Description Possible Cause Corrective Action
P0506 188 18 Idle Air Control System
RPM Lower Than
Expected
Problem with the TP
sensor in the throttle
body or the leads.
Troubleshoot the TP sensor
leads. Refer to Section 4.11.
Replace the throttle body. Refer
to Section 5.1.
P0507 188 16 Idle Air Control System
RPM Higher Than
Expected
Problem with the TP
sensor in the throttle
body or the leads.
Troubleshoot the TP sensor
leads. Refer to Section 4.11.
Replace the throttle body. Refer
to Section 5.1.
P0508 188 4 Idle Air Control System
Circuit Low
Problem with the TP
sensor in the throttle
body or the leads.
Troubleshoot the TP sensor
leads. Refer to Section 4.11.
Replace the throttle body. Refer
to Section 5.1.
P0509 188 3 Idle Air Control System
Circuit High
Problem with the TP
sensor in the throttle
body or the leads.
Troubleshoot the TP sensor
leads. Refer to Section 4.11.
Replace the throttle body. Refer
to Section 5.1.
P050C 3061 18 Cold Start Engine
Coolant Temperature
Performance
Diagnostic not set.
Verify that the CT sensor tracks
coolant temperature. Observe the
CT sensor reading during engine
warm-up.
Check CT sensor leads. Refer to
Section 4.3.
Check the thermostat and replace
if needed. Refer to the Engine
Service Manual.
P0522 100 4 Engine Oil Pressure
Sensor/Switch Low
Voltage
Problem with the oil
pressure sender or
the leads.
Check the oil pressure sender
leads. Refer to Section 4.9
Replace the oil pressure sender.
Refer to Section 5.9.
P0523 100 3 Engine Oil Pressure
Sensor/Switch High
Voltage
Problem with the oil
pressure sender or
the leads.
Check the oil pressure sender
leads. Refer to Section 4.9
Replace the oil pressure sender.
Refer to Section 5.9.
P0524 100 18 Engine Oil Pressure Too
Low
Low oil fill, engine
problem.
Check the oil level.
Check for leaks
Check for clogged oil filter.
Verify the engine oil pressure.
P0530 3062 31 A/C Refrigerant
Pressure Sensor A
Circuit
Not applicable Not applicable
P0534 3062 18 Air Conditioner
Refrigerant Charge Loss
Not applicable Not applicable
P0545 2433 4 Exhaust Gas
Temperature Sensor
Circuit Low
Not applicable Not applicable
P0546 2433 3 Exhaust Gas
Temperature Sensor
Circuit High
Not applicable Not applicable
P0551 2923 7 Power Steering
Pressure Switch/Sensor
Circuit Performance
Not applicable Not applicable
P0561 167 2 System Voltage
Unstable
Problem with
charging system.
Problem with the
charging system
voltage varying
excessively.
Check the battery and the battery
charging alternator for proper
operation.
Replace the battery and alternator
if needed. Refer to the Engine
Service Manual.