Lincoln Aviator: Front End Body Panels / Description and Operation - Active Grille Shutter - Overview
Overview
The
AGS (Active Grille Shutter) system is primarily used to improve fuel
economy by reducing aerodynamic drag while the vehicle in moving. It is
also used to shorten engine warm-up time, which increases engine
efficiency and provides faster heat delivery to the vehicle cabin. The
active grille shutter actuator receives position commands from the PCM via the LIN.
Each
AGS (Active Grille Shutter) system assembly is comprised of a set of
vanes, linkage hardware and an active grille shutter actuator (motor).
The
active grille shutter system carries out a self-calibration sequence
whenever the engine is started, fully opening and closing the shutters
before being positioned to the desired opening position as requested by
the PCM.
AGS (Active Grille Shutter) will also be active in HEV, during plug-in charging to provide airflow for HEV cabin climate conditioning and component cooling when the vehicle is stationary. In HEV vehicles, the desired AGS (Active Grill Shutter) position request is transmitted by the SOBDMC and received by the PCM.
Regardless of the hardware modules present in a vehicle, the PCM will send the appropriate control signal to the Active Grill Motor.
A
vehicle may be fitted with a single or a dual AGS (Active Grill
Shutter) hardware system, depending on vehicle type, front end packaging
and underhood / powertrain hardware components installed. Each system
uses a separate AGS (Active Grill Shutter) motor that can be controlled
independently, depending on system requirements. It also provides its
own diagnostic status to the PCM for monitoring.
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
HS-CAN
2
LIN
3
Lower Active Grille Shutter Actuator
4
Upper Active Grille Shutter Actuator
5
ABS
6
SOBDMC
7
PCM
Network Message Chart
PCM Network Input Messages
Broadcast Message
Originating Module
Message Purpose
Vehicle speed
ABS module
Vehicle speed is used to determine positioning of the active grille shutters...
Other information:
DTC Chart: DDM
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
DTC
Description
Action
B11F6:11
Driver Folding Mirror Motor: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test E
B11F6:15
Driver Folding Mirror Motor: Circuit Short To Battery or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test E
B1163:11
Left Mirror Heater Output: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test D
B1163:15
Left Mirror Heater Output: Circuit Short To Battery Or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test D
B1C09:11
Driver Left/Right Mirror Motor: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test B
B1C09:15
Driver Left/Right Mirror Motor: Circuit Short To Battery Or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test B
B1C10:11
Driver Up/Down Mirror Motor: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test C
B1C10:15
Driver Up/Down Mirror Motor: Circuit Short To Battery Or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test C
B1C13:11
Driver Up/Down Mirror Motor Feedback: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test C
B1C13:15
Driver Up/Down Mirror Motor Feedback: Circuit Short To Battery Or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test C
B1C14:11
Driver Left/Right Mirror Motor Feedback: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test C
B1C14:15
Driver Left/Right Mirror Motor Feedback: Circuit Short To Battery Or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test C
C1B15:11
Sensor Supply Voltage B: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test C
C1B15:15
Sensor Supply Voltage B: Circuit Short To Battery or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test C
All other DDM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
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REFER to: Locks, Latches and Entry Systems (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Diagnosis and Testing)...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Air Conditioning Service Unit
Air Conditioning Adaptor Kit
Inspection
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C)
System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging procedure in Group 412...