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Diagnostic reference · P2C78

P2C78

Active Grille Air Shutter Module D Over Temperature

System
Powertrain control (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Hybrid Propulsion

What it means

P2C78 means Active Grille Air Shutter Module D Over Temperature.

Where it lives

For P2C78, start at the module the description names.

Check these first

  • An active grille shutter module D that overheated from a binding actuator
  • A shutter D actuator drawing high current
  • Repeated stalling of shutter D against debris
  • A module D driver stressed by a shorted actuator

What to do next

  1. Read active grille shutter module D temperature on a scan tool
  2. Command shutter D and watch its current draw
  3. Inspect shutter D for debris or binding
  4. Test the shutter D actuator for a short
  5. Replace the active grille air shutter module D if it keeps overheating
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.