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Smell of windscreen washer fluid in passenger compartment

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
147 Factory Service Manual
Year
2000–2004
Section
Odours › Smell of windscreen washer fluid in passenger compartment
Fault diagnosisSmell of windscreen washer fluid in passenger compartment

SMELL OF WINDSCREEN WASHER FLUID IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

When the windscreen wash/wipe is operated, the smell of the washer fluid enters the passenger compartment (failed automatic operation of the recirculation flaps)

Results of the tests
1RECIRCULATION MOTOR OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the recirculation motor is working properly (with the ignition ON and the climate control OFF, operate the button)Continue to Step 2Defective air recirculation motorContinue to Step 2
2RECIRCULATION SYSTEM CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Connect the Examiner and carry out the active diagnosis of the recirculation functionContinue to Step 3Error on CAN lineRestore the connections between the Body Computer and the climate control control unit: wiring diagram See E6020 AIR CONDITIONING
Recirculation motor errorContinue, following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
3CORRECT OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
With the ignition ON and the climate control ON, operate the windscreen washer control and check whether the recirculation is activatedContinue to Step 4Recirculation not activatedRestore the connections between the Body Computer and the steering column switch unit: wiring diagram See E3022 HEADLAMP WASHER
4CORRECT OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'

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