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P0506

Code meaning and manufacturer information

OBD-II / DTC

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Manufacturer communications

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AUDI

This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on; DTC P050600 with Symptom 4008 stored in ECM V6 TFSI.

18-067-26 ↗

RAM

Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● P0088-00 - Fuel Rail Pressure Too High - Bank 1. ● P208B-00 - Reductant Pump 1 Control Performance. ● P…

RAM

Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● P0088-00 - Fuel Rail Pressure Too High - Bank 1. ● P208B-00 - Reductant Pump 1 Control Performance. ● P…

HYUNDAI

Some Santa Fe (MX5A) and Santa Cruz (NXT) vehicles may exhibit a low idle or excessive vibration while in Drive or Reverse, or DTC P050600 (Idle Air Control System – RPM Lower than Expected) caused by the one-way clutch sprags being misaligned. This bulletin provides instructions to remove the automatic transmission and replace …

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A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.

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MakeModelModel year
AudiA5 ↗2025
AudiA6 ↗2026
AudiQ5 ↗2025
AudiQ5 SPORTBACK ↗2025
AudiS5 ↗2025
AudiSQ5 ↗2025
AudiSQ5 SPORTBACK ↗2025
BuickENCLAVE ↗2018

Code meaning and manufacturer information

Original wording in English · Historical directory labels; manufacturer applicability has not been established for every entry.

Idle Control System RPM lower Than Expected

Can I keep driving?

A code alone cannot establish whether driving is safe. A flashing malfunction light, severe shaking, overheating, oil-pressure warning or loss of braking or steering needs prompt attention. Stop in a safe place and seek assistance when control or engine safety is affected. Follow the vehicle handbook.