P059C
Active Grille Air Shutter A Position Sensor Circuit High
Generic OBD-II
Common symptoms
What you'll notice
- Check the wiring and connections of the active grille air shutter A position sensor circuit.
- Replace the active grille air shutter A position sensor if it is found to be faulty.
- Inspect the active grille air shutter for any obstructions or damage and clean or repair as necessary.
- Verify and update the software/firmware of the active grille air shutter control module.
- Replace the active grille air shutter control module if all other solutions do not resolve the issue.
Common causes
Most likely first
- Faulty active grille air shutter position sensor
- Wiring issues or loose connections in the active grille air shutter position sensor circuit
- Malfunctioning active grille air shutter itself
- Faulty control module for the active grille air shutter system
- Incorrect programming or calibration of the active grille air shutter system
How to diagnose & fix
Work through it in order
- Engine hesitation or stalling
- Decreased fuel efficiency
- Overheating of the engine
- Malfunctioning cooling system
- Illumination of the check engine light
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