What do Active Grille Shutters Do? AGS - TruckTalk #30 

Glad you added all the parts of the equation together, thermostat, fan, shutters... go!

Good explanation. I like the way you cover topics like this, good ol' fashioned car guy language and easy to follow!

Informative and straight to the point!

I have a 2013 with the 4.7L/6SP Auto.. and i have the active grill shutters equipped on my truck.

This video explains everything I will be ripping that out tomorrow, thanks for the great video

It **basically** cleared that up! LOL

Just bought a 2020 Ram 2500 and now I know what those vents do and how they work! Thanks! 👍

I recently purchased a 2017 Ram 1500 4 doors. Been "YouTubing" on how to make it more efficient... Your videos are perfect! I subscribed, great job #BoostedMotorsports 😎👍

Are the flaps on the front in the middle and bottom that are held on with clips necessary? I just installed a replacement grill on my 2016 and those flaps are in the way of the grill seating correctly without forcing them down. Thanks.

I have this on my ford explorer. I want to.add a police push bar. Would it hurt if I cut the ends of the lower shutter for the brackets. I dont want to remove all the shutter system.

Perfect great video you explained what I needed to know thank you!!

Great videos brother I got a 2012 it's almost a 2013 I have a kind of a rough idle and I'm run wondering if it is camshaft. truck runs great though do you have any ideas what the rough idle could be. 66k

I have removed the shutters in my 2018 Chevy Silverado, but by doing so, the engine light stays on! How so I get that light to stay off?

Great info! Now I know why the shutters are for.

We've been following your channel for quite some time now and love your videos! I have a RAM, same generation as yours, with the 5.7 V8 BiFuel purchased in Belgium, Europe (if that makes a difference). Sport crew cab, short box. When driving around town, I've never seen it exceed 95 C (usually even starts to cool when it reaches 94) and could go down all the way to 90, sometimes even 89, before it starts to heat up again according to the evic. However, today I had to do a lot of highway / freeway driving at about 135~140 km/h (85 mph). I've seen the temp creep up to 97, which kind of scared me a little since it already runs quite a bit hotter than the European cars I'm used to… do you think it's because of the grille shutters? Or is it trying to run a little more efficiently on the highway? It's what would equal to a full option in the US I believe, except I did not get the air suspension, so it doesn't have aero mode for example. I'm sorry if my English isn't very good, thank you so much in advance :)

My wifes Fusion just started to over heat everyday to work. I just saw her AGS was closed and not allowing airflow. These things are stupid unless you live in a seasonal place. Here in CA these are just one more thing to fail. I had to force hers open to stop it from over heating. Hers even blocks the intercooler to her turbos too. And I was wondering why her car sometimes was gutless and sometimes felt notmal.

Thanks for the video. I have a question. this is not my question its just a thought , An AGS system on a RAM truck in SO CAL? Like I'll ever sees snow or cold weather in San Diego. I can see where the AGS would be beneficial to keep the engine warm while driving in cold temperatures but My Ram, 2016 5.7 L Hemi lately has been fluctuating the temperature ranges (100 -145 at start up) then from 203 up to 224! Any Thoughts? @ 224 the fan kicks on and cools back down to 203. It will do this even while driving 65- 75 mph on the highways in town. If I run the AC it will run the fan to keep the engine cool. But I don't want the AC on to cool the engine. (I will check the AGS to see if it is working) I wonder if it is remaining shut and not giving a check engine light. I did the mechanical fan delete and installed an electric fan. Also, I have been through 2 water pumps and 2 new thermostats and 1 new temp sensor in the last 2 yrs it is now on its 3rd water pump and 3rd thermostat all due to leaking pump seals (weep hole) This could be due to the high temps I don't know . I m thinking about installing a manual override switch using a relay to turn the fan on and off. I would appreciate any thoughts and suggestions. - Joseph

I have a 2016 dodge dart and the active grille shutter is not good so it keeps bringing the check engine light on my dashboard. Do I need to replace it or should I disregard it? Pls I need answers.

Thanks for this video. I have a 2019 BMW X3 and the engine light is on and the apparatus I bought to diagnose the problem says Active Grill Air Shutter "B" is stuck on. Does that mean its stuck open or closed ? Can I drive it this way ? Thank you in advance for your response.

What if I want to keep my AGS but put a light bar on the bottom where airflow goes in, is that ok? Or will it hurt my 1500s engine in the long run? I have a 3.6 v6 btw.

Does this same info apply to a active grill shutter on a 2015 Chrysler 200? Are you still able to pass an emissions test if you take out the grill shutter? Mines causes my engine light to turn on.

My question is that… I have a jeep Cherokee Limited and have removed And replaced the active grill shutter because I thought I needed to. It has not allowed me to use my remote start because of the engine light alert. Is there a way to see activate the engine light so that I am able to use my remote start again?

Im late but had a question. Hopefully u can help me. I got a 2015 Hyundai Genesis. I have an Active Air flap on mine. Is that basically the same thing u have and can i completely remove it without replacing something different there like u did?

Hello and thank you for the video. If the active grill shutter stops working can we simply replace the actuator to the grill for a new one to make it work again? I don't understand why anyone would want to replace the whole unit when the actuator is solely responsible for opening and closing the grill. I know this video is old but I'm hoping you will answer my question.

Great video from great guy

i recently installed a 180 thermostate from HHPerformance and it jumps around from 185 to 190 during driving, could you tell what thermostat your using and should i remove the active shutters from my 2017 ram bighorn crew cab....HELP Please

Keep up the good work. Keep the vids coming. I deleted that crap along time ago.👍

I know the video is old but did you also have to replace your thermostat now that you will have more air to help cool the engine youll have to change that out too correct?

my friend,can you tell me,if you removed all shuter,radiator fan not stay on all time after 70 degree? i removed just plastics from shuter and i have left just plastic just for servo,otherways radiator fan work all time because not find stop position

Hi, someone hit me at front and broke that active grill shutter and check engine light came on, those vents are open all the time can I still drive it like that? At least until the other party insurance start taking care of it? I’m asking Kuz I have a 2021 Ram 3500 and I do hotshot work and carry heavy loads, so if you know the answer to my question I’ll appreciate it. 🙏

So I have the same shutter system on my 2018 GMC Sierra.. the shutter decided not to work forcing me to replace it.. if I don't replace it the engine light will remain on.. How do I keep the shutter system in the vehicle (open) and delete the detection from the vehicle without the engine light remaining on?? Truck won't pass upcoming inspection with engine light on.. Thanks

Hi, Are these a must to replace? I received an engine error message for a 2015 Nissan Murano, that it was stuck. 😕

Thanks for the video.

Can you tell me if the shutters produce a humming sound or whistle?

Great job, I have the 2012 Ram Express. I wish mines came with this.

Since I live in northeast Ohio and during the cold winter will this effect the truck in any way?

I notice I get 25mpg in my 4runner when the outside temp is over 70, when the temp is below 20, I'm only getting 19 or less. I don't have grill shutters but would like them

Well articulated

I have a 13 Chrysler 200 with this code, an I jam the shutter open?

Ok so I'm just a lady driving this 2019 ram 1500 truck back and forth to work. I'm not building it or modifying it in any way. So over the weekend the check engine light comes on and auto zone checks the code (U11E9) says its "most likely" the grill shutter assembly bc I'm approaching 50k miles. And the part is not available. I'm in a rural County so I don't have to worry about check engine lights for emissions testing, but I need to know if my truck is gonna over heat or what I should do.

great video

When dont have the shutter installed, that could trigger the engine alert ?

Thanks for the video as always. I do have a quick question off the subject of the active grill and that is I recently done a cat back exhaust and was thinking about doing a Y pipe and off-road Y-pipe now I know everywhere in the US that’s illegal because you have to have cats converter‘s but if you were going to add one I would you keep the check engine light coming on is the only way to get a tuner? Thanks again for the info

Do you get a check engine light when u delete them

Hello.... What did you do with your AGS assembly? did you dispose of it? if not, would you be interested in selling it to me? mine is busted...and I need another one, I have a 2016 RAM 1500 LoneStar Edition (SLT). Thank in advance...

thanks very much

Even If I removed the mechanical fan will the electric fan be enough to make air at idle or help control the temp, mine is a 2017 and has both. I dont like that louver system it's trash Please let me know

i took mine off and the engine light came on, i put it back on and it hasn’t came off what should i do?

One of he black flaps on my shutter broke off how bad is this?

Thanks for the video. I have a quick question. I have removed active grill for my ford focus 2018, the car is is performing pretty cool without it. However, the fan runs after few minutes I start the engine and does not stop until I switch off the car off. Please advise what might be the issue or what should I do with the fan?

Did this mod lower the transmission temp while on the highway ???

I like the SRT grill badge

What about the check engine light it pops up?

Your a legend i was goin spend 300 cuz i thought i needed it

It broke in my nissan, the check engine light is on but the part is still in the engine, hoping it doesn't damage the engine by leaving it in

Did you say ur putting a turbo in it ? What engine is in urs ?

My 1500 doesn't have vents but was considering adding them since 99% of what I drive is on the interstate. Wouldn't it make more sense to just wire in an adjustable fan controller to control the vents? Set the vents to open a few deg. before the fans turn on.

I have a 2019 Ram 1500 and my check engine light came on… hooked it up to the scanner and it says to replace this… I’m so confused lol

How to remove mine i got explorer 2016

I recently installed a 185 degree thermostat on my 2015 ram still have my mechanical fan but noticed my temp is still climbing especially when towing my trailer. I get that it’s going to climb in temp being under a load while towing but would deleting my shutters help cool the motor better while towing?

Nice video as usual, quick question, how do I know that the AGS are actually working? Is there a way to test these? I have noticed that when I turn off my truck that there is a noise that sounds like a small motor running, this will also occur at times just before I start the truck remotely.

Does this void the warranty?

Great videos, how does the heater work with a 180 tstate in the winter. Just wondering

Does removing that grill void your warranty?

Mine broke on my 2015 Ford Escape. Do you know how that would break? Like from accident or would you think it could break on it’s Own?

Can u help me out ive got a 6" lift on my truck with 22X12 wheels running 35" tires my temperature is between 219/222! Thats on the highway in town im at about 214. Is that normal cause of the lift ive got and bigger wheels? Was wondering if i should take off the shutters. I got a 2017 ram 1500 with the 3.6 pentastar.. Any info would be great thanks

If deleted my air shutter on dodge dart sxt. I notice the check engine light came on . How can i get rid of the light.

Dumb question. I know in a different video you showcase a kit and relocate the shutter motor but what what just trimming away the the fins on the shutters? it'll still "operate" but have the vent open as much as you trim them.

You gotta get rid of the word BASICALLY. Holy crap, but basically a good video. 😜

The weather here in Iraq is hot,and I don't want these gates, so if I just connect the active actuator (motor) did the fan will be working properly??

If it aint broke..... You know the rest. If you have a V6, you NEED to have these functional. Good vid dude

Did u use the twc fan if so how is it working I got it jus have not installed it yet

What happens if I do a delete ??

Did you change your grill inserts....I didn't think Sports had the honeycomb insert?

If I have no plan for an intercooler or performance upgrades, but want a clean look behind the aftermarket grill, is it a good idea to remove it?

Just a quick add to this, from what Ram said back in 2012 when they were discussing these for the 2013 model year, they also work with the air suspension models as well. The full effect is the air suspension lowers the truck to the Aero height at over 64 mph and closes off the shutters to improve aerodynamics. Would deleting the AGS have an impact on that system?

I installed a 195 f degrees thermostat and my check engine light came on, how to fix it

Did removing the shutters help lower trans temps? I don't like the fact my trans temp is 192-195 at interstate speeds around 80 mph

Not to state the obvious.... But you could just remove the shutter fins themselves to avoid using a deletion kit? Only bad thing at that point would be the dead weight of the housing still on your truck right?

How do you delete it?

Did the Silverado you installed the light bar in have grill shutters?

Review removed how do you turn your check engine off because I take it off I remove it but I drove 30 miles and the check engine on April the scanner says I’m missing the radiator shuttles

Do you get a check engine light if you remove those?

That can should be pwm. It varies the speed of the fan not cycle on and off. It also runs constantly at a lower speed when ever the ac is running.

If you remove the active grill shutters will it make the check engine light come on?

In that year you own there was no srt in previous years of 2006 they made srt but no 2010 and up srt. They did make rt in 2wd. Only

I wish my car had that on it, on a winter day on my 25min. commute home I only hit 150F.

I need to take mine out. I can now do it myself because of this video. A mechanic at the Dodge dealer in Show Low says $1900.00 to do it. Hell no. I have the tools. I will put a new one in.

Holy I haul every day. I get temperatures 219-231 coolant, engine oil pairs up with the coolant, transmission goes to 194F. Recently I changed radiator had a crack, changed the thermostat. Next water pump. In the meantime I did bleed the system and burp it. I am still getting hot temperatures. I will remove the grill. I honestly think is a stupid feature. Even though is clever but not close. Is just create too much heat. As soon you said when driving on the freeway they closed. That is when the truck goes up hill hits 230's. I run 2018 ram 1500 Tradesman 3.6L.

Alternative Title: How to get up in your grille. 😄

These are also on the newer GM trucks as well.

Soooo what your saying is might not be the end of the world if mine are stuck open on my base 2.0 dart🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

Trying to get the part to delete it

So its better to remove the AGS ??? Thanks for great video man

How do you delete them??

I need the delete kit I’ve wrote the guy no response...

When the truck is off are the shutters supposed to close?

Make the air intakes on your hood actually work I haven’t seen any videos about that

Still have your shutters. Ill buy from you

I don't think the shutters ars all that great. Maybe a whole 0.4 extra MPG on the highway, and as a mechanic, the never ending concern that the shutter motor will fail in the closed position, and my truck will over heat is enough to make me want too ditch the grille shutters. Lol Good job explaining it. People who aren't mechanically inclined would understand! Can't wait to see the supercharger. Just a side note, these 5.7 HEMIs benefit greatly from a big, fat lopey cam. I imagine even more so with a blower.