OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P05AF Active Grille Air Shutter B Stuck On
Same as P05A0 on shutter B.
Is it safe to drive with P05AF?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyReturn spring broken
- 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
Related codes
- P05A0Active Grille Air Shutter A Stuck On
- P2C73Active Grille Air Shutter C Stuck On
- P2C76Active Grille Air Shutter D Stuck On
- P05ACActive Grille Air Shutter B Position Sensor Circuit Low
- P05ADActive Grille Air Shutter B Position Sensor Circuit Intermittent
- P05AEActive Grille Air Shutter B Performance Stuck Off
- P05B0Active Grille Air Shutter B Position Sensor Minimum or Maximum Stop Performance
- P05B1Active Grille Air Shutter B Control Circuit Open
- P05B2Active Grille Air Shutter B Control Circuit Range or Performance
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.