DTC P05A0: Active Grille Air Shutter "A" Stuck On: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

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DTC detecting condition:

Detected when two consecutive driving cycles with fault occur.

NOTE: After the faulty parts are repaired or replaced, perform the final check in Basic Diagnostic Procedure. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO 2.0 (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE>PROCEDURE .

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 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.
CHECK ACTIVE GRILLE SHUTTER .
1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF, and wait for approx. 30 seconds.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
3. Perform 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.

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 (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>ACTIVE GRILLE SHUTTER .