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

DTC detecting condition: 

Immediately at fault recognition

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?

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

   Go to  2.

   No:  Go to  2.

2. CHECK ACTIVE GRILLE SHUTTER  .
   1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to 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)>ACTIVE GRILLE SHUTTER .

   No:  Go to  3.

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.
      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)>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)>ACTIVE GRILLE SHUTTER .