OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P05AA Active Grille Air Shutter B Position Sensor Range or Performance
Same as P059B on shutter B.
Is it safe to drive with P05AA?
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 B
Related codes
- P059BActive Grille Air Shutter A Position Sensor Range or Performance
- P05A7Active Grille Air Shutter A Supply Voltage Circuit Low
- P05A8Active Grille Air Shutter A Supply Voltage Circuit High
- P05A9Active Grille Air Shutter B Position Sensor Circuit
- P05ABActive Grille Air Shutter B Position Sensor Circuit High
- P05ACActive Grille Air Shutter B Position Sensor Circuit Low
- P05ADActive Grille Air Shutter B Position Sensor Circuit Intermittent
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.