P1509 Idle Air Control Valve Circuit Failure (Honda)
What does P1509 mean on a Honda?
P1509 — Idle Air Control Valve Circuit Failure (Honda). This Honda-enhanced code applies to Civic, Accord, CR-V with IAC valves.
Common causes of P1509
- Carbon-locked IAC valve
- Open or shorted IAC windings
- Clogged IAC passages in the throttle body
- Blown IAC fuse
- Corroded IAC connector
How to fix P1509
- Remove and clean the IAC valve and passages
- Test IAC winding resistance
- Check the IAC fuse
- Verify idle control returns after cleaning
- Replace the valve if cleaning fails