OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2C73 Active Grille Air Shutter C Stuck On
Active grille air shutter C stays in the open position when commanded to close. Aerodynamic drag and warm-up time are affected.
Is it safe to drive with P2C73?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyShutter actuator mechanically stuck
- PossibleLinkage iced or jammed
- Less likelyCarbon or debris buildup preventing free movement
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.5–3 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Active Grille Shutter C, Wiring Harness, Ecm
Related codes
- P05A0Active Grille Air Shutter A Stuck On
- P05AFActive Grille Air Shutter B Stuck On
- P2C76Active Grille Air Shutter D Stuck On
- P2C70Drive Motor "A" Phase Z Current Low
- P2C71Drive Motor "A" Phase Z Current High
- P2C72Hybrid/EV Electronics Cooling System Performance
- P2C74Active Grille Air Shutter C Control Circuit Range/Performance
- P2C75Active Grille Air Shutter Module C Over Temperature
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.