OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P059A Active Grille Air Shutter A Position Sensor Circuit
Active Grille Air Shutter A Position Sensor Circuit: an electrical fault is present in the circuit. Active grille shutters manage airflow for engine cooling and aerodynamics.
Is it safe to drive with P059A?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyOpen in sensor or wiring
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.6–2 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Active Grille Shutter A, Active Grille Position Sensor A
Related codes
- P05A9Active Grille Air Shutter B Position Sensor Circuit
- P0597Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Open
- P0598Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low
- P0599Thermostat Heater Control Circuit High
- P059BActive Grille Air Shutter A Position Sensor Range or Performance
- P059CActive Grille Air Shutter A Position Sensor Circuit High
- P059DActive Grille Air Shutter A Position Sensor Circuit Low
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.