OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P05AE Active Grille Air Shutter B Performance Stuck Off
Active Grille Air Shutter B Performance Stuck Off: the actuator is stuck in the off position. Active grille shutters manage airflow for engine cooling and aerodynamics.
Is it safe to drive with P05AE?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyShutter jammed by debris or ice
- Less likelyCarbon or debris buildup preventing free movement
- Less likelyComponent wear with age - mechanical play
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.6–2.5 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Active Grille Shutter B, Active Grille Actuator B
Related codes
- P059FActive Grille Air Shutter A Performance Stuck Off
- P05FEActive Grille Air Shutter C Performance Stuck Off
- 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
- P05AFActive Grille Air Shutter B Stuck On
- P05B0Active Grille Air Shutter B Position Sensor Minimum or Maximum Stop Performance
- P05B1Active Grille Air Shutter B Control Circuit Open
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.