Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Alfa Romeo
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Alfa Romeo 145/146 Factory Service Manual (1994-1999)10 · Heating and ventilation
10 · Heating & A/C

Dynamic/recirculation air

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Factory Service Manual
Year
1994–1999
Section
Automatic heating and ventilation › Dynamic/recirculation air
Heating and ventilationDynamic/recirculation air

Dynamic/recirculation air

The special actuator turns the air inlet port (P) between two extreme positions.

  • The position illustrated shuts inside air inlet, thus the fan withdraws only outside air.
Cross section with the air inlet port (P) shutting the inside air inlet
  • If the port is turned as illustrated, the outside air is inhibited and recirculation air is withdrawn.
Cross section with the air inlet port (P) shutting the outside air inlet

Hot/cold air mixing

The special actuator turns the port (M) between the extreme (LO) and (HI) positions.

In the (LO) position the flow of air withdrawn by the fan is distributed to the different vents without undergoing any change in temperature as it is unable to flow against the finned surface of the heater radiator (R).

When the mixing port is at the limit position (HI) the entire flow of air withdrawn by the fan is compelled to flow against the fins of the heater radiator, therefore warm air at the highest temperature possible will be distributed to the different vents.

When the mixing port is at an intermediate position between the above-mentioned two, only part of the flow of air withdrawn by the fan touches the radiator fins.

Mixing port (M) in the LO position, with the heater radiator (R)
Mixing port (M) in the HI position, with the heater radiator (R)

Parts & tools for this job For 1994 Alfa Romeo 145/146

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