PowertrainP0508
CautionSeverity: Caution - get it checked when you can
Idle Air Control System Circuit Low
Key terms: SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions
1What it means in plain English
This range covers vehicle speed, idle and oil-pressure control, charging-system voltage, and brake-switch circuits.
2Common causes
- Carbon build-up in the throttle body
- Faulty idle air control valve
- Faulty vehicle speed sensor
- Faulty charging system or weak battery
- Wiring or connector fault
3Can I drive?
Codes in this range include oil-pressure, brake-switch and charging-system voltage faults. If the oil-pressure warning light is on, stop the engine as soon as it is safe and do not drive until it is diagnosed. If the battery or charging warning light is on, drive straight to a workshop: the car can stall when the battery runs flat. For any other P05 code, have the car diagnosed promptly rather than continuing to drive.
This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.
4Brand data 30
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Leyland CV | P0508 | Idle Air Control System Circuit Low SAE | Powertrain |
| BAIC Motor | P0508 | Idle Regulator CKT Open Brand | Powertrain |
| BMW | P0508 | Idle Control Syst. Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| BYD | P0508 | Stepping motor control circuit low Brand | Powertrain |
| Chery | P0508 | Idle Air Control System Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| Daewoo | P0508 | Idle Air Control System Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFS | P0508 | Idle Air Control System Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFX | P0508 | Idle Air Control System Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| DFXK | P0508 | Idle Air Control System Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| EOBD | P0508 | Idle air control system circuit low Brand | Powertrain |
| Geely | P0508 | Idle Air Control System Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| GM | P0508 | Idle Air Control System Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| Great Wall | P0508 | Idle Air Control System Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| Hafei | P0508 | Idle Air Control System Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| Holden | P0508 | Idle Air Control Valve Control Circuit Low Voltage Brand | Powertrain |
| Hyundai | P0508 | Idle Air Control System Circuit Low SAE | Powertrain |
| Isuzu | P0508 | Idle Air Control System Circuit Low SAE | Powertrain |
| Land Rover | P0508 | Idle air control system - circuit low Brand | Powertrain |
| Mahindra | P0508 | Idle Air Control System Circuit Low SAE | Powertrain |
| Mitsubishi | P0508 | ISC circuit low Brand | Powertrain |
| Opel | P0508 | Idle Air Control System Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| Peugeot | P0508 | Idle Air Control System Circuit Low SAE | Powertrain |
| Proton | P0508 | ISC circuit low Brand | Powertrain |
| Saab | P0508 | Idle Air Control System Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| MG (SAIC) | P0508 | Idle Air Control System Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| Subaru | P0508 | Idle Control System Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| Suzuki | P0508 | Idle Air Control System Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| Tata | P0508 | Stepper Motor Short To Ground Brand | Powertrain |
| Toyota | P0508 | Idle air control system circuit low Brand | Powertrain |
| Volkswagen | P0508 | SAE: Idle Air Control System Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.
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