DTC P05A0 (1.5 L Engine)

DTC P05A0  : Shutter Grille Assembly Malfunction

NOTE:  Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information .

DTC (PGM-FI)

1. Problem verification

   -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

   -2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

   -3. Start the engine, then let it idle.

   -4. Check the parameter (s) below with the HDS.

   Signal	Threshold		Current conditions
   	Values	Unit	Values	Unit
   Upper shutter grill block error	Normal
   Upper shutter grill initial learning error	Normal

   Do the current condition (s) match the threshold?

   YES 

   Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the shutter grille and the PCM. If the on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the on-board snapshot .

   NO 

   Go to step 2.

2. Shutter grille condition check

   -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

   -2. Check for condition (damage, fixation, foreign material, etc.) at the shutter grille.

   Is the shutter grille OK?

   YES 

   Go to step 3.

   NO 

   Reassembly or repair the shutter grille, if needed.

3. Shorted wire check (+B SHUTTER GRILL UPR line)

   -1. Check the following fuse.

   Fuse

   No. A30

   Is the fuse OK?

   YES 

   Go to step 4.

   NO 

   Repair a short in the +B SHUTTER GRILL UPR wire between the shutter grille and the No. A30 fuse. Also replace the No. A30 fuse.

4. Open wire check (+B SHUTTER GRILL UPR line)

   -1. Disconnect the following connector.

   Shutter grille 4P connector

   -2. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
   	Shutter grille 4P connector: disconnected
   Test point 1	Shutter grille 4P connector (female terminals) No. 2:
   Test point 2	Body ground

   Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

   Is there battery voltage?

   YES 

   Go to step 5.

   NO 

   Repair an open in the +B SHUTTER GRILL UPR wire between the shutter grille and the No. A30 fuse .

5. Open wire check (GND line)

   -1. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
   	Shutter grille 4P connector: disconnected
   Test point 1	Shutter grille 4P connector (female terminals) No. 4:
   Test point 2	Body ground

   Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

   Is there continuity?

   YES 

   Replace the shutter grille .

   NO 

   Repair an open in the GND wire between the shutter grille and G301.