P2C76

Active Grille Air Shutter D Stuck On

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Yes, but get it checked soon

Approx. repair cost

$28–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Increased fuel consumption on the highway
The engine takes a long time to warm up in cold weather
The Check Engine light may come on
Possible noise from the grille at speed

Causes

Mechanical jamming of the damper
Damper actuator malfunction
Problems with wiring to the drive
System control module malfunction
Corrosion of damper mechanisms

How to Fix

Visual inspection of the damper mechanism
Checking the electric damper drive
Drive Control Circuit Diagnostics
Cleaning and lubrication of damper mechanisms
Replacing a faulty actuator or damper

Related codes

P2C77 P2C75 P0599