DTC P059A: Active Grille Air Shutter "A" Position Sensor Circuit: Notes

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DTC detecting condition:

Immediately at fault recognition

NOTE: After the faulty parts are repaired or replaced, perform the final check in Basic Diagnostic Procedure. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO (HEV))>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE>PROCEDURE .

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CHECK ACTIVE GRILLE SHUTTER .
Check the area around the active grille shutter louver, louver link and actuator.

Is there any abnormality such as a foreign matter adhered or pinched and a frost?

Yes: Remove the foreign matter from the active grille shutter and go to the next step. Go to 2.

No: Go to 2.
CHECK ACTIVE GRILLE SHUTTER .
1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
2. Remove the front bumper. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT BUMPER>REMOVAL .
3. Check the area around the active grille shutter louver, louver link and actuator.
  Is there any damage in each part of the active grille shutter?
  
  Yes: Replace the active grille shutter. Ref. to COOLING (H4DO (HEV))>ACTIVE GRILLE SHUTTER .
  
  No: Go to 3.
CHECK ACTIVE GRILLE SHUTTER .
1. Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
2. Wait for approx. 30 seconds with the ignition switch OFF.
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  NOTE: Make sure that the ambient temperature is equal to or higher than 7°C (44.6°F).
4. Navigate to Inspection Mode for measuring Exhaust Gas. Ref. to P-HEV HYBRID POWERTRAIN CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS>WORK SUPPORT>OPERATION>SERVICE MODE .
  NOTE: If it is necessary to run the engine for 10 minutes or more, fasten the driver's seat belt.
5. Three minutes after starting the engine, perform the operation check for the active grille shutter using the Subaru Select Monitor.
  NOTE: For detailed operation procedures, refer to the "Active Test". Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO (HEV))>ACTIVE TEST .
  
  Does the open/close operation finish correctly?
  
  Yes: Even if (DTC is detected, it has returned to a normal condition at this time.
  
  NOTE: In this case, it is assumed that the active grille shutter may have temporarily had a foreign matter adhered/pinched or a frost.
  
  No: Replace the active grille shutter. Ref. to COOLING (H4DO (HEV))>ACTIVE GRILLE SHUTTER .