138225
Low138225 — Lower Active Grille Shutter Fault
Description
What the code means
138225 is an electrical-category code that flags a fault in the lower active grille shutter. Severity is minor: the fault doesn't stop the car from driving, but the grille mechanism may not run correctly.
Symptoms
Symptoms
- The check engine light may come on.
- The lower active grille shutter doesn't operate as it should.
Causes and fixes
Diagnosis and repair
Step 1. Inspect the mechanism
Inspect the lower active grille shutter mechanism and fix the fault you find — that's the primary fix for this code. The source doesn't list any further diagnostic detail (test procedure, reference values).
Possible secondary damage
Secondary problems
- Suspension damage is possible from the impacts and knocks the car has taken.
- You may get a rattle in the cabin, along with loosening and play (free play) in the suspension.