OBD Guide

P05AC

Active Grille Air Shutter B Position Sensor Circuit Low

Severity
Low
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • The blinds are fixed in one position (open or closed)
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Possible overheating in hot weather or high load
  • Air noise through the grille (with stuck open blinds)

Causes

  • Short circuit of the sensor signal wire to ground
  • Sensor power wire break
  • Internal sensor malfunction (short to housing)
  • Corrosion or contamination of the sensor connector
  • Open circuit between sensor and ECU

How to Fix

  1. Read all error codes and document
  2. Visually inspect the wiring and connector of the section B sensor
  3. Disconnect the connector and check the sensor supply voltage (usually 5 V)
  4. Check the signal wire for a short circuit to ground (resistance to the body should be infinite)
  5. Replace sensor if wiring is normal
  6. Reset the error and check the system operation

Related codes

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