Powertrain
generic / SAE
P05AE
Active Grille Air Shutter B Performance Stuck Off
The active grille shutter A does not move when commanded - typically jammed by debris, ice, broken linkage, or a seized actuator.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number5 / AE
Possible causes
- Shutter jammed by debris or ice high
- Carbon or debris buildup preventing free movement low
- Component wear with age - mechanical play low
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 120–600 €
- Estimated time: 0.6–2.5 h
- Component: active grille shutter b
- Component: active grille actuator b
- MIL / check engine light
Sources
References
sae:J2012