P050A engine light

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hhh5115
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No my light went off after the Lucas oil was added. I normally don't add anything to my gas.
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Where's your God now, Woodie? ;)
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KuroNekko
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Did you guys read this?
http://www.suzuki-forums.com/suzuki-kiz ... aning.html

It details that the very same CEL code was addressed by a Suzuki dealer by cleaning the throttle body and the fuel injectors. Given that hhh5115 used a fuel system cleaner and that cleared the CEL, it seems to indicate the problem could have been related to impurities/build-up in the fuel system that the fuel additive addressed. This would go to support the argument that fuel additives work. I think we all know where I stand on this given past discussions.

Regardless, if I had this CEL code come up, I'd check the air intake system as well and look for build-up in the throttle body components. I'd also make sure that the air filter is clean and that the intake has no signs of unfiltered air that is bypassing the air filter.
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hhh5115
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Yeah I read the same thing, and a friend recommended it. Well I have a brand new k&n filter.
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I stand by what I said.
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hhh5115
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Has anyone else had this check engine light come on? I had a tune up and they said they fixed it, well now it keeps on coming back on.
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drZook
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My 2012 Kizashi SLS FWD CVT just turned the CEL on. Scan shows P050A on. I will clean the throttle body and report what I find. Anyone know where I can find the TSB for this IACV code?
I looked here:
https://www.genuinesuzukimanuals.com/?rtn=2#pagebody
and did not find it.
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https://autoservicecosts.com/obd2-codes/p050a/

Unplug and replug everything you can get your hands on. This is ALWAYS good advice. I'd also check for a vacuum leak. The computer is asking the Intake Air Control to raise the idle for cold start, and it's seeing a different result than it expected.
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drZook
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Thanks, Woodie. I will follow your advice, check connectors and look for a vacuum leak. I cleared the code from my OBD tool (OBDLINK MX+) and it has not yet returned. The CEL has been off for two days. Since it happened once, I assume it will repeat again. In the meantime, I will try to reassure my wife to not get too excited about it.
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