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Alfa Romeo 147 Factory Service Manual (2000-2002)18 · Fault diagnosis
18 · Diagnostics

S51 Climate control system noisy' (in passenger compartment)

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
147 Factory Service Manual
Year
2000–2002
Section
Noise/vibrations › S51 Climate control system noisy' (in passenger compartment)
Fault diagnosisS51 Climate control system noisy' (in passenger compartment)

S51 Climate control system noisy' (in passenger compartment)

The climate control is working properly, but there is excessive noise coming from the distributor duct assembly

StepTest procedureResultAction
1CHECKING ELECTRIC FAN

Check the climate control system fan

In particular, ascertain:

  • there are no foreign bodies inside the fan casing
  • there are no vibrations at the various speeds (causing operation with the fan switched off, but the electrical connection engaged)
OK

Move onto step 2

Fan dirty
  • Clean the fan casing and all the ducts

End of diagnosis

Electric motor noisy, fan unbalanced

End of diagnosis

2ACTIVE DIAGNOSIS WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT

Using diagnostic equipmen t (Examiner or other instruments), carry out active diagnosis of the fan at the different speeds (in climate control system control unit mode)

OK

Move onto step 3

Electric fan operation irregular

End of diagnosis

3CHECKING DISTRIBUTOR DUCT

Check for the presence of foreign bodies and damaged parts inside the distributor duct assembly

OK

Move onto step 4

Presence of foreign bodies or damaged parts inside the duct distributor assembly

End of diagnosis

4CHECKING THE AIR DUCTS

Check that the air ducts inside the dashboard and the vents are intact and that there are no foreign bodies which could cause noise

OK

Move onto step 5

Ducts obstructed or damaged
  • Repair the ducts and vents

End of diagnosis

5CHECKING CORRECT OPERATION

Check that the fault is no longer present

OK

Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

Fault persists

Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

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