Check Engine Code

P0507

Idle Air Control System RPM Higher Than Expected

Severity: medium DIY difficulty: 2/5 Typical cost: $10–$300

What P0507 means

P0507 means idle RPM is above the expected window — usually an unmetered air leak is the culprit, because air is bypassing the throttle plate and the ECM can't compensate enough.

Symptoms

  • High idle (900+ RPM at operating temp)
  • Check engine light
  • Fuel economy drop

Likely causes (most common first)

  1. Vacuum leak (cracked intake boot, PCV hose, broken vacuum line)
  2. Failed/stuck IAC valve
  3. Dirty throttle body
  4. Failed throttle position sensor
  5. Sticky throttle plate

Can I keep driving?

Medium — drivable but fix soon

Typical repair cost

DIY fixes can start near $10 (parts only). Shop repairs for P0507 typically run up to $300 depending on the underlying cause and vehicle. Start with the most common cause — Vacuum leak (cracked intake boot, PCV hose, broken vacuum line) — before throwing parts at it.

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