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DTC P05A2: Active Grille Air Shutter "A" Control Circuit/Open: Notes

DTC detecting condition: 

Immediately at fault recognition

CAUTION: After servicing or replacing faulty parts, perform Clear Memory Mode Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>Clear Memory Mode>OPERATION , and inspection mode Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>Inspection Mode>PROCEDURE .
  1. CHECK DTC. 
    1. Perform the Clear Memory Mode using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>Clear Memory Mode>OPERATION
    2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF, and wait for approx. 30 seconds.
    3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    4. Check for DTC. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)

    Is DTC P05A2 displayed? (Current malfunction)

    Yes:  Replace the active grille shutter. Ref. to COOLING(H4DO)>ACTIVE GRILLE SHUTTER

    No:  Using the Subaru Select Monitor, perform the operation check for the active grille shutter to make sure that its open and close operation can be completed properly.

    NOTE: For detailed operation procedures, refer to the "Active Test". Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>ACTIVE TEST