P0505 · blink 33 – IDLE CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION

System: EFI 3ZZ-FE
Dashboard light: Malfunction indicator lamp (Check Engine)
Check-engine blink code: 33
Applies to: 3ZZ-FE 1.6 (PK SE Saloon 1.6 2002-05 ZZE121)
Description: IDLE CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
Detection / symptoms: Detection: Idle speed continues to vary greatly from target speed (2 trip detection logic)
Possible causes: Open or short in ISC valve circuit; ISC valve; Engine ECU
What to check: Workshop check order (RM821E): CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR -> CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR(RSD CIRCUIT) -> INSPECT THLOTTLE BODY IDLE SPEED CONTROL VALVE ASSY -> CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CHECK FOR OPEN AND SHORT BE-
Confidence: high (official Toyota RM821E)

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