P1506 - Idle Air Control (IAC) Overspeed Error
This DTC is set when the PCM detects engine idle speed that is greater than the desired rpm.
Disconnect IAC valve and look for little or no change in engine rpm as an indication of a stuck or damaged valve.
Ford Idle Air Control IAC valve test how to adjust minimum idle speed
Ford Idle Air Control Valve Diagnostics High Idle DTC P1506
SOURCE: P0171 code on 99 Ford Escort ZX2 2.0L
Check vacuum hoses to MAP sensor. They can get porous after a while. Also check hose to EGR valve.
SOURCE: 2001 taurus dohc codes 171
There is a large vac line coming straight down from the throttle body that goes to the PCV system. See if it has a hole in it. It is likely sucking air.
SOURCE: Timing belt failure OR idle air control valve?
As far as the timing belt,if it has been on the car 7 years
or 75,000 miles, you just install a new water pump,belt &
all the pulleys & tensioners in one kit,after you check cylinder
integrity,valves,compression & such
A cylinder contribution test is done first with an oscilloscope
& software to do that.
Once the above mechanical condition of the motor is
out of the issue, you move on to other tests
Smoke testing for vacuum leaks,fuel & spark issues,etc.
Can you check timing belt-- if fairly new,yes
You can put a camera wand behind any dust cover
& you can use your scope software again to look at cam,
crank,injector & spark events in relation to when they should
happen
Now the problem ! To find a shop that has that knowledge,
equipment and skill level,not many do.
All your mentioned parts can & should also be component
tested, in the proper sequence, if necessary
What can you do
You can try & get access to check the timing belt
Using a timing light,no,scan tool to look at data yes
You can test some,a few items, maybe,yourself if
you Google & study up some on how to do it
You Tube Video is a place you should spend some
time on any subject
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