Climate control air flow irregular
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Bravo Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2007–2014
- Section
- Climate control › Climate control air flow irregular
CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FLOW IRREGULAR
The flow of air sent by the fan to the passenger compartment using the manual speed control is not sufficient; it does not correspond to the speed set.
| TEST RESULTS | ||||
| 1 | CHECK ON OPERATION OF FAN BY CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 (+ side), gradually increasing the speed set and then decrease the speed using the button (- side), 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 2 | |
| 2 | CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
Connect the diagnostic equipment and check: - that there are no errors at the passenger compartment fan; - that there are no errors at the distribution actuator; - that there are no errors linked to the fan (short circuit errors) | Move on to Step 3 | 1. Error at the passenger compartment fan. 2. Fan operating module error. 3. Error at the distribution actuator. 4. Short circuit error. | 1. Move on to Step 5 2. Move on to Step 5 3. Move on to Step 6 4. Move on to Step 4 | |
| 3 | AIR DUCTS AND POLLEN FILTER CHECK | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
| Check that the air ducts are intact and the vents are not blocked and are correctly positioned in the opening. Check that the pollen filter is not obstucted. | Move on to Step 4 | 1. Air ducts or vents obstructed. 2. Pollen filter blocked. | 1. Restore the operation of the air ducts and the vents, removing any material causing an obstruction. 2. Replace the pollen filter Op. 5010B08 CLIMATE CONTROL OUTSIDE AIR PURIFYING (POLLEN) FILTER - R.R. | |
| 4 | CHECK ON CLIMATE CONTROL NODE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
| With the engine switched off, remove the control from the dashboard mount 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 | Electrical connections loose or damaged. | Renew the electrical connections | |
| 5 | CHECK ON ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND FAN OPERATION | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
Check whether the electrical wiring connections are loose. Disconnect/reconnect the connection to the engine mounting. Disconnect the connector and connect to a feeder. Under these conditions the motor should rotate at maximum speed, indicating that the operating module is not working | Move on to Step 6 | 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 | |
| 6 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION OF DISTRIBUTION ACTUATOR | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
Check whether the electrical wiring connections are loose. Disconnect and visually inspect for damage at the connector contacts and reconnect the connection to the motor mounting. If it persists, before replacing the actuator, check its operation by manually activating the function that the actuator should carry out. With the engine running, switch on the fan at maximum speed. Place the flaps in the various distribution positions via the control/control unit (manually). Check the air flow in the passenger compartment by placing your hand at the vents. | End of diagnosis | 1. Electrical connections loose or damaged. 2. There is no air flow intake into the passenger compartment through the vents. | 1. Renew the electrical connections 2. Move on to Step 7 | |
| 7 | CHECK FOR IMPEDIMENTS TO THE ROTATION OF THE DISTIRUBTION ACTUATOR | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
| Remove the actuator and use the control unit control to ensure that the actuator turns, checking for mechanical impediments to its rotation. | End of diagnosis | 1. The actuator does not turn. 2. Kinematic components or flaps broken/stuck | 1. Replace the distribution actuator 2. Replace the component that is faulty. | |
The flow of air sent by the fan to the passenger compartment using the manual speed control is not sufficient; it does not correspond to the speed set.
| TEST RESULTS | ||||
| 1 | AIR DUCTS CHECK | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Check that the air ducts are intact and the vents are not blocked and are correctly positioned in the opening. | Move on to Step 2 | 1. Air ducts or vents obstructed 2. The flow of air does not correspond to the distribution selected | 1. Restore the operation of the air ducts and the vents, removing any material causing an obstruction. 2. Move on to Step 5 | |
| 2 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION OF MAXIMUM SPEED RELAY | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
Check for loose electrical wiring connections and disconnect, visually inspecting for any damage to the connector contacts. Reconnect the connection to the resistor. Check that the fan is working at the maximum speed: if it only works at the maximum speed, the relay is broken. Check whether the resistor has blown by checking the electrical continuity | Move on to Step 3 | 1. Electrical connections loose or damaged. 2. Relay broken. 3. Resistance values faulty. | 1. Renew the electrical connections 2. Replace the ceramic resistor 3. Replace the ceramic resistor Op. 5040C48 | |
| 3 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION OF SPEED SELECTOR AT THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
Check for loose electrical wiring connections and disconnect, visually inspecting for any damage to the connector contacts. Reconnect the connection to the selector at the climate control system control unit. Check whether the selector on the control unit is interrupted by checking the electrical continuity | Move on to Step 4 | 1. Electrical connections loose or damaged. 2. Fan not working. 3. Power supply to the relays not correct. | 1. Renew the electrical connections 2. Replace the speed selector knob 3. Replace the climate control system control unit | |
| 4 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION OF FAN | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
Check whether the electrical wiring connections are loose Disconnect, visually inspecting for any damage to the connector contacts. Reconnect the connection to the engine mounting. Check that it rotates at all speeds by activating it using the switch. | Move on to Step 5 | 1. Electrical connections loose or damaged. 2. Fan not working. | 1. Renew the electrical connections 2. Replace the fan | |
| 5 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION OF FAN MAXIMUM SPEED OPERATING RELAY. | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
Check whether the electrical wiring connections are loose. Disconnect, visually inspecting for any damage to the connector contacts. Reconnect the connection to the relay. Check that the relay is working properly by providing it with a direct 12 V supply. | Move on to Step 6 | 1. Electrical connections loose or damaged. 2. Maximum speed operating relay not working | 1. Renew the electrical connections 2. Replace the maximum speed operating relay | |
| 6 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION OF DISTRIBUTION ACTUATOR KINEMATIC COMPONENTS | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
Visually check the correct operation of the mixer actuator from the climate control unit temperature control knob. Check whether the control on the control unit is interrupted by checking the electrical continuity | End of diagnosis | 1. Incorrect operation of actuator 2. Physical impediment to the rotation of the flap. 3. Incorrect operation of actuator from control on climate control system control unit. | 1. Move on to Step 7 2. Replace the control unit 3. Replace the climate control system control unit | |
| 7 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION OF DISTRUBITION ACTUATOR | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
| Check that the distribution actuator is operating correctly | End of diagnosis | 1. Faulty actuator operation. 2. Resistance values erroneous. | 1. Replace the distribution actuator 2. Replace the distribution actuator | |
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