Climate control not working (under any circumstances)
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- 500 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2007–2024
- Section
- Climate control › Climate control not working (under any circumstances)
CLIMATE CONTROL NOT WORKING (UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES)
When the on/off switch is pressed, the climate control does not work.
| Test results | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Check:
See Test 5040OB AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK (PRESSURE)
| Move on to Step 1 | 1. Fuses blown 2. Relay damaged 3. Gas pressure not correct 4. Incorrect operation of engine cooling fan. | 1. Change the blown fuses 2. Replace the relay 3. Search for and eliminate leaks and top up climate control system to correct level 4. Carry out the | |
| 1 | CHECK COMPRESSOR OPERATION FROM CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check the following conditions: with the ambient temperature at least 5 °C and the outside temperature reading above 5 °C, with the engine started and the compressor on (check that the snowflake symbol in the display lights up), set the control unit to the AUTO position, the temperature to maximum cold LO and the distribution to the front position. Also check that there are no short circuits to earth for the compressor circuit or any errors on the CAN line by connecting the diagnostic equipment. Under these conditions, check visually that the compressor comes on, by opening the bonnet. | End of diagnosis | 1. The snowflake symbol in the display does not light up (but the compressor is on). 2. The LED with the snowflake symbol comes on (but the compressor does not switch on). 3. The outside temperature reading is incorrect. 4. Compressor short circuit. 5. Errors in CAN line. | 1. Move on to Step 3 2. Move on to Step 2 3. Move on to Step 3 4. Move on to Step 3 5. Move on to Step 4 | |
| 2 | CHECKS USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Keeping the diagnostic equipment connected, check that there are no errors:
| Move on to Step 3 | 1. Climate control node not working. 2. The engine management control unit is not working. | 1. Move on to Step 4 2. Continue as instructed by the diagnostic equipment. | |
| 3 | CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Keeping the diagnostic equipment connected, check the following at the Climate Control Node:
Keeping the diagnostic equipment connected, enter active diagnosis and check that all the graphic symbols in the display come on following the Autotest procedure. | Move on to Step 5 | 1. Relay not working. 2. Error in the linear sensor. 3. Error (short circuit or open circuit) at the outside temperature sensor. 4. Error at the outside temperature sensor. 5. Short circuit error at the fan. 6. Fan operating error. 7. Error at the demisting sensor 8. Compressor wiring broken. 9. The snowflake icon does not light up on the display, nor does the LED on the button (but the compressor is on) | 1. Replace the relay 2. Carry out the See Test 5040BC CHECK ON CLIMATE CONTROL COMPRESSOR ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION FROM LINEAR SENSOR 3. Restore the correct wiring for the outside temperature sensor 4. Replace the outside temperature sensor Op. 5010D12 OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR ON DOOR MIRROR - R+R FOLLOWING ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECK 5. Check the electrical connections 6. Move on to Step 6 7. Replace the demisting sensor Op. 5040B64 SENSOR ON EVAPORATOR FOR A/C ECU - R + R 8. Restore the correct wiring See E6021 COMPRESSOR ENGAGEMENT 9. Replace the climate control system control unit. Op. 5040D14 CONTROL UNIT WITH AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL PANEL - R.R. | |
| 4 | CLIMATE CONTROL NODE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
With the engine switched off, remove the control unit from the dashboard mounting Op. 5040D14 and disconnect the cable connector from the control unit, visually inspecting for any damage at the connector contacts, and reconnect it correctly to check for any false contacts. | Move on to Step 5 | 1. Electrical connections loose or damaged. 2. The electrical connections are loose. | 1. Restore the loose or damaged electrical connections. 2. Replace the climate control system control unit. Op. 5040D14 | |
| 5 | CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT FAN CORRECT OPERATION CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| With the engine started, set the climate control system control unit to the AUTO position, adjust the temperature to 22 °C, place the recirculation at the outside air intake and the distribution to the front position. Adjust the fan button (up arrow), gradually increasing the speed set and then decrease the speed using the button (down arrow), thereby checking the effect of the air flow rate variation. | End of diagnosis | There is no variation in the air flow rate. | Move on to Step 6 | |
| 6 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND FAN OPERATION CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check whether the electrical wiring connections are loose. Disconnect/reconnect the connection to the engine mounting. Disconnect the connector and connect to a feeder. In these conditions the motor should rotate at the maximum speed, indicating that the operating module is not working | End of diagnosis | 1. Electrical connections loose. 2. The fan does not work. 3. The operating module does not work. | 1. Renew the correct connections 2. Replace the fan Op. 5040C30 AIR CONDITIONING FAN - R.R. 3. Replace the fan operating module Op. 5040C40 AIR CONDITIONING FAN MOTOR SWITCH - R.R. | |
When the on/off switch is pressed, the climate control does not work.
| Test results | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Check:
See Test 5040OB AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK (PRESSURE) | Move on to Step 1 | 1. Fuses blown. 2. Relay damaged. 3. Gas pressure not correct. | 1. Change the blown fuses. 2. Replace the relay 3. Eliminate any leaks and top up to the correct level. | |
| 1 | MANUAL CONTROL COMPRESSOR OPERATION CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check the following conditions: ambient temperature at least 5°C. With the engine started and the compressor on (check that the snowflake symbol lights up), set the temperature to maximum cold LO and the distribution to the front position. Also check that the instrument does not show any short circuits for the compressor circuit. Under these conditions, visually check that the compressor comes on by opening the bonnet. | End of diagnosis | 1. The compressor engagement LED does not light. 2. The compressor engagement LED comes on, but the compressor does not switch on. | 1. Replace the manual air conditioner control unit. Op. 5040D17 CONTROL UNIT WITH MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER KNOBS AND BUTTONS R R 2. Move on to Step 2. | |
| 2 | CHECKS USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Connect the Examiner diagnostic equipment and check that there are no errors:
| Move on to Step 3 | Presence of errors at the engine management control unit | Continue following the instructions given by the diagnostic equipment. | |
| 3 | CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Keeping the Examiner diagnostic equipment connected, check:
| Move on to Step 4 | 1. Relay not working. 2. Error at the linear sensor. 3. Error at the outside temperature sensor. 4. Error at the demisting sensor | 1. Replace the compressor operating relay 2. Carry out the See Test 5040BC CHECK ON CLIMATE CONTROL COMPRESSOR ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION FROM LINEAR SENSOR 3. Replace the outside temperature sensor Op. 5010D12 4. Replace the demisting sensor | |
| 4 | FAN CORRECT OPERATION CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check whether the electrical wiring connections are loose: Disconnect/reconnect the connection to the engine mounting. Check that it turns at all speeds by activating them using the switch. If it does not turn at maximum speed, check the vehicle fuse. If the fault persists, before replacing the part, provide it with a power supply direct from the vehicle battery and check that it rotates at maximum speed. | Move on to Step 5 | 1. Electrical connections loose. 2. Fan not working. | 1. Renew the electrical connections. 2. Replace the fan | |
| 5 | CERAMIC RESISTOR CORRECT OPERATION CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check that the fan is working at the maximum speed: if it only works at the maximum speed the resistor should be replaced. Check whether the resistor thermal fuse is broken by measuring the electrical continuity at the thermal fuse securing points. | End of diagnosis | Failed operation of ceramic resistor. | Replacement of ceramic resistor | |
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