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DTC P05A1: Active Grille Air Shutter "A" Position Sensor Minimum/Maximum Stop Performance: Notes

DTC DETECTING CONDITION: 

Detected when two consecutive driving cycles with fault occur.

CAUTION: After servicing or replacing faulty parts, perform Clear Memory Mode Ref. to OPERATION , Clear Memory Mode, and Inspection Mode Ref. to PROCEDURE , Inspection Mode.
Step Check Yes No
1 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? Remove the foreign matter from the active grille shutter. Go to step
2 CHECK ACTIVE GRILLE SHUTTER. 
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? Replace the active grille shutter. Ref. to ACTIVE GRILLE SHUTTER Go to step
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 ACTIVE TEST
Does the open/close operation finish correctly? 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.
Replace the active grille shutter. Ref. to ACTIVE GRILLE SHUTTER