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

DTC detecting condition: 

Immediately at fault recognition

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.

1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. 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 (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>ACTIVE GRILLE SHUTTER .

No:  Go to  3.

1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF, and wait for approx. 30 seconds.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
   NOTE: Make sure that the ambient temperature is equal to or higher than 3°C (37.4°F).
3. Start the engine.
4. 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 2.0 (EXCEPT FOR 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.

No:  Replace the active grille shutter. Ref. to COOLING (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>ACTIVE GRILLE SHUTTER .