OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P059B Active Grille Air Shutter A Position Sensor Range or Performance
Same as P059A with feedback in plausible range yet not matching the commanded angle.
Is it safe to drive with P059B?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelySensor signal offset
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 Position Sensor A
Related codes
- P05AAActive Grille Air Shutter B Position Sensor Range or Performance
- P0598Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Low
- P0599Thermostat Heater Control Circuit High
- P059AActive Grille Air Shutter A Position Sensor Circuit
- P059CActive Grille Air Shutter A Position Sensor Circuit High
- P059DActive Grille Air Shutter A Position Sensor Circuit Low
- P059EActive Grille Air Shutter A Position Sensor Circuit Intermittent
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.