Unpleasant climate control odours
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- GT Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2003–2010
- Section
- Odours › Unpleasant climate control odours
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Fault diagnosisUnpleasant climate control odours
UNPLEASANT CLIMATE CONTROL ODOURS
The climate control is working properly, but there is an unpleasant smell in the passenger compartment
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First check that the unpleasant smells are not coming from the outside: they can be eliminated straight away by switching on the recirculation function | Continue to Step 1 | Recirculation not working | Continue according to the instructions for the See table | |
| 1 | CONDENSATION DRAINAGE PIPE CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check the state of the condensation drainage pipe from the air conditioning unit: it should not be dirty or obstructed. | Continue to Step 2 | Pipe obstructed | Repair the drainage pipe | |
| 2 | CHECKING POLLEN FILTER | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
Check the condition of the pollen filter The pollen filter should be replaced at least once a year. | Continue to Step 3 | Filter obstructed | Replace the filter element Op. 5010B08 | |
| 3 | AIR SUPPLY DUCTS CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check the air supply ducts: they should not be obstructed with dirt or foul smelling substances | Continue to Step 4 | Ducts obstructed | Wash the ducts | |
| 4 | HEATER RADIATOR AND EVAPORATOR CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check the heater radiator and the evaporator: the fins should not be obstructed with dirt or other substances. | Continue to Step 5 | Radiator dirty or obstructed | Clean or replace the radiator Op. | |
| Evaporator dirty or obstructed | Clean or replace the evaporator Op. | |||
| 5 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | End of diagnosis | |||
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