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Alfa Romeo GT Factory Service Manual (2003-2010)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Climate control system noisy'' / (in passenger compartment)

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GT Factory Service Manual
Year
2003–2010
Section
Noisy'' / vibrations › Climate control system noisy'' / (in passenger compartment)
Fault diagnosisClimate control system noisy'' / (in passenger compartment)

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM NOISY'' / (IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT)

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

Results of the tests
1ELECTRIC FAN CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check the climate control electric fan.

In particular, ascertain:

  • That 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)
Continue to Step 2Fan dirtyClean the fan casing and all the ducts
Electric motor noisy, fan unbalanced

Replace the electric fan Op.

Op. 5040C30 FAN MOTOR - R+R

2ACTIVE DIAGNOSIS WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Using the diagnostic equipment (Examiner Plus or Smart), carry out (in the climate control control unit ambient) the active diagnosis of the fan at the different speedsContinue to Step 3Electric fan operation irregular

Replace the electric fan Op.

Op. 5040C30 FAN MOTOR - R+R

3DISTRIBUTOR DUCT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check for the presence of foreign bodies and damaged parts inside the distributor duct assemblyContinue to Step 4Presence of foreign bodies or damaged parts inside the duct distributor assemblyOverhaul the duct distributor assembly Op. 5040C10
4AIR DUCTS CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the air ducts inside the dashboard and the vents are intact and that there are no foreign bodies which could cause noiseContinue to Step 5Ducts obstructed or damagedRepair the ducts and vents
5CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosis

Parts & tools for this job For 2003 Alfa Romeo GT

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