Powertrain
generic / SAE
P059A
Active Grille Air Shutter A Position Sensor Circuit
A general circuit fault is detected on the position sensor of active grille air shutter A. The shutter (electrically actuated grille flap) opens or closes the radiator inlet for aerodynamics and warm-up control; without position feedback the ECU cannot control its angle.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number5 / 9A
Possible causes
- Open in sensor or wiring high
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 120–500 €
- Estimated time: 0.6–2 h
- Component: active grille shutter a
- Component: active grille position sensor a
- MIL / check engine light
Sources
References
sae:J2012