P05FE
Active Grille Air Shutter C Performance/Stuck Off
Severity
⚠️ MediumCan you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$33–222 (est.)
Symptoms
- Check Engine Light Is On
- Possible engine overheating when driving for a long time at high speed
- Increase in coolant temperature above normal
- Reduced cooling efficiency during traffic jams
- Cooling System Warning
Causes
- Clogged damper mechanism (ice, dirt, foreign objects)
- Damper motor fault C
- Open circuit or short circuit in the damper control wiring
- Damper position sensor malfunction
- Mechanical damage to blind blades
How to Fix
- Inspect the radiator grille dampers for blockages, ice, or foreign objects.
- Try to manually move damper C (with the drive switched off)
- Check the electric damper drive: power supply and control signal
- Activate the damper using a diagnostic scanner
- Check the wiring and connector of the damper actuator C
- Replace the damper actuator or mechanism if the fault is confirmed
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