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)
- Vacuum leak (cracked intake boot, PCV hose, broken vacuum line)
- Failed/stuck IAC valve
- Dirty throttle body
- Failed throttle position sensor
- 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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