Re: 2003 Accord Throttle Surging Problem/P0505

On Apr 5, 12:45 pm, Tony Hwang <drago...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> penthor_...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 wrote:
> > My 2003 Accord is experiencing a throttle surge problem similar to
> > what I have read about in this ng.  6 cyl.  No other apparent
> > problems.  120K on plugs.  27mpg.
>
> > It warms up OK.  Then it begins surging between 1000rpms to 2000rpms.
> > Up and down continuously surging.  It happens when it's sitting still
> > or when being driven.  Cruise on or off doesn't make a difference.
> > Using an Actron code reader I get a "pending"  P0505 (Idle Control
> > System Malfunction) which seems reasonable.  I don't know where to
> > start to address this problem.  Any advice would be greatly
> > appreciated.
>
> > Penthor
>
> Hi,
> ICS is basically a variable resistor. Poor connection, dirt build up is
> known for causing trouble. You can check it's operation with a
> multimeter manually moving it if you undertand what mean.

I checked all the connections I could find.  They were pretty clean.
I'm not sure what you mean about checking the "ICS" with a
multimeter.  Do you mean one of the sensors?  Which one and exactly
how would I check it?