# 2016 Chrysler 200 - Grill sensor?

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-200-grill-sensor/156922>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** chrysler\
**Created:** [January 20, 2020, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-200-grill-sensor/156922 "2020-01-20T18:58:45Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 7\
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**Author:** ![BlaineFallis](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/blainefallis/32/19197_2.png) [@BlaineFallis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BlaineFallis)\
**Post date:** [January 20, 2020, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-200-grill-sensor/156922/1 "2020-01-20T18:58:45Z")

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My engine light came on, and the Dodge dealer tested why and told me it was a grill sensor. Now I can’t get an inspection without repairing that? and it costs $1,200. Is the grill sensor that essential to make my car unable to pass inspection? I thought it was just to improve the airflow for better gas mileage above certain speeds.

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**Author:** ![eddo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/eddo/32/2594_2.png) [@eddo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eddo)\
**Post date:** [January 21, 2020, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-200-grill-sensor/156922/2 "2020-01-21T20:00:34Z")

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where I live, if the check engine light is on, then the car won’t pass inspection.

Are you sure your car is out of warranty? if it is, then get a second opinion at a shop other than the dealership or a chain.

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**Author:** ![NYBo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nybo/32/17281_2.png) [@NYBo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NYBo)\
**Post date:** [January 21, 2020, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-200-grill-sensor/156922/3 "2020-01-21T21:31:42Z")

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Grill sensor???

Unless you are in California, go to a big box auto parts store and have them do a scan for error codes. Then post back with the actual code number(s).

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**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\
**Post date:** [January 21, 2020, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-200-grill-sensor/156922/4 "2020-01-21T21:55:40Z")

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If a “sensor” fails in the Active Grill Shutter actuator, the AGS actuator would need to be replaced, it is not serviceable.

The AGS actuator is expensive, about $450.

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [January 21, 2020, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-200-grill-sensor/156922/5 "2020-01-21T22:00:25Z")

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[https://www.moparpartsgiant.com/oem-chrysler-200-ambient\_temperature\_sensor.html](https://www.moparpartsgiant.com/oem-chrysler-200-ambient_temperature_sensor.html)

Tester

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**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\
**Post date:** [January 21, 2020, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-200-grill-sensor/156922/6 "2020-01-21T22:07:08Z")

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I doubt that he is referring to the ambient temperature sensor;

> [@BlaineFallis](#):
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> I thought it was just to improve the airflow for better gas mileage above certain speeds.

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [January 21, 2020, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-200-grill-sensor/156922/7 "2020-01-21T22:32:06Z")

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[https://www.carparts.com/details/Chrysler/200/Replacement/Active\_Grille\_Shutter/2016/RC04010001Q.html?TID=gglpla&origin=pla&utm\_source=google&utm\_medium=pla&utm\_campaign=193714413&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1ZOd3d6V5wIVSr7ACh0aagJPEAQYASABEgIif\_D\_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds](https://www.carparts.com/details/Chrysler/200/Replacement/Active_Grille_Shutter/2016/RC04010001Q.html?TID=gglpla&origin=pla&utm_source=google&utm_medium=pla&utm_campaign=193714413&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1ZOd3d6V5wIVSr7ACh0aagJPEAQYASABEgIif_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds)

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