OBD-II code · Chassis
C0630 Active Air Dam Stuck
Active air dam stuck mechanically — does not extend or retract.
Is it safe to drive with C0630?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyMechanical bind from debris or damage
Symptoms
- ABS warning light on
- ESC/stability control deactivated
- Possible reduced brake assist
- Speedometer may behave erratically
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.5–4 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Active Air Dam
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.