P0507 on MINI
Idle Air Control System RPM Higher Than Expected
P0507 on MINI vehicles indicates idle air control system rpm higher than expected. Au7o has documented this code across 1 MINI model — most commonly on GP. This code means the engine is idling faster than the computer's target idle speed, typically by a set margin such as 200 RPM above commanded. The engine control module manages idle by metering a small amount of air around the throttle plate (via an idle air control valve or electronic throttle), and when it can't bring the RPM down to target it flags this code. The most common real cause is unmetered air sneaking into the intake — a vacuum leak — that the computer can't compensate for. It generally indicates extra air entering the engine or a problem with the idle/throttle control system. Typical repair costs on MINI range from $250 to $600, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Common Causes of P0507
- •Vacuum or intake air leak (hoses, gaskets, intake boot)
- •Dirty or sticking throttle body or throttle plate
- •Faulty or stuck idle air control valve
- •Leaking intake manifold or throttle body gasket
- •Stuck-open PCV valve or cracked PCV hose
- •Dirty mass airflow sensor giving false readings
- •Failing throttle position sensor
- •Leaking brake booster or its vacuum hose
P0507 on MINI by Model
MINI GP(1 issue)
- Oil Separator / Crankcase Ventilation Valve Failure Causing Oil Consumption (N14/N18)2007-2014
The N14 and N18 engines fitted to the GP1 and GP2 are well-documented for crankcase ventilation oil separator (CCV) failure, where the plastic separator housing cracks or the internal membrane fails. A failed CCV causes excessive oil to be drawn into the intake manifold and combustion chambers, resulting in visible blue smoke from the exhaust and abnormally high oil consumption between service intervals. MINI issued TSB SI B11 06 11 addressing this concern on N14 and N18 engines.
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What does P0507 mean on MINI?▼
P0507 stands for "Idle Air Control System RPM Higher Than Expected." This code means the engine is idling faster than the computer's target idle speed, typically by a set margin such as 200 RPM above commanded. The engine control module manages idle by metering a small amount of air around the throttle plate (via an idle air control valve or electronic throttle), and when it can't bring the RPM down to target it flags this code. The most common real cause is unmetered air sneaking into the intake — a vacuum leak — that the computer can't compensate for. It generally indicates extra air entering the engine or a problem with the idle/throttle control system. On MINI specifically, this code is documented across 1 model.
What causes P0507 on MINI vehicles?▼
Common causes on MINI: Vacuum or intake air leak (hoses, gaskets, intake boot), Dirty or sticking throttle body or throttle plate, Faulty or stuck idle air control valve, Leaking intake manifold or throttle body gasket, Stuck-open PCV valve or cracked PCV hose. Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix P0507 on a MINI?▼
Repair costs on MINI range from $250 to $600, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which MINI models have P0507 documented?▼
Au7o has documented P0507 on 1 MINI model: GP.