P2C73

Active Grille Air Shutter C Stuck On

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Yes, but get it checked soon

Approx. repair cost

$33–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Increased fuel consumption
Long engine warm-up
Check Engine light comes on
Possible noises from under the hood when driving

Causes

Jamming of the damper mechanism
Damper motor malfunction
Problems with wiring or connectors
Engine control unit error
Icing or contamination of the damper

How to Fix

Visual inspection of the damper mechanism
Checking the electric drive and its power supply
Control circuit diagnostics
Cleaning and lubricating the damper mechanism
Replacing a faulty actuator or damper

Related codes

P2C70 P2C71 P2C75