Climate control not cooling
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Bravo Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2007–2014
- Section
- Climate control › Climate control not cooling
CLIMATE CONTROL NOT COOLING
The fan works properly and sends air to the passenger compartment according to the pre-set flows but the air remains at the outside temperature and is not cooled.
Engagement enablement of the coolant circuit is controlled by both the climate control node and the engine management node.
| TEST RESULTS | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECK | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Connect the climate control system to the special repressurizing equipment and check the system pressures See Test 5040OB AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK (PRESSURE) Check that the engine cooling fan is working properly. | Move on to Step 4 | 1. Pressure not correct 2. Incorrect operation of engine cooling fan. | 1. Move on to Step 1 2. Carry out | |
| 1 | CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS FROM CONDENSER | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
| With the engine started and the climate control system started (compressor button ON), check that the leak is by the system pipe housings or the seat for the drier filter or the pipe couplings at the condenser pack. | Move on to Step 2 | 1. Gas leak from condenser. 2. O-ring seals puckered. | 1. Replace the condenser Op. 5040A40 AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER - R+R and refill correctly. 2. Replace the o-rings and refill correctly Op. 0010T84 COOLANT FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - DEHYDRATE AND REPRESSURIZE Mark the point on the condenser from which the gas is escaping. | |
| 2 | CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS FROM EVAPORATOR | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
| With the engine started and the climate control system started (compressor button ON), using the leak detector, check that the leak is near the expansion valve or the bend in the pipes. | Move on to Step 3 | 1. Gas leak from evaporator. 2. O-ring seals puckered. | 1. Replace the evaporator Op. 5040C64 A/C EVAPORATOR - R+R and refill correctly 2. Replace the o-rings and refill correctly Op. 0010T84 COOLANT FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - DEHYDRATE AND REPRESSURIZE Mark the point where the gas is escaping from the evaporator. | |
| 3 | CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS FROM COMPRESSOR | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
With the engine started and the climate control system at the maximum speed (compressor button ON), place the temperature adjustment button in the LO position, move the probe of the leak detector near the pipe outlet connector and check for any leaks. If there is a leak, repeat the test to make sure that there really is a leak. With the engine switched off, move the leak detector probe to the area of the compressor shaft stem and the compressor rear seal. If there is a leak, repeat the test to make sure that there really is a leak. | Move on to Step 4 | 1. O-ring seals puckered. 2. Leak from compressor shaft stem. 3. Leak from compressor rear seal. | 1. Replace the o-rings and refill correctly Op. 0010T84 COOLANT FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - DEHYDRATE AND REPRESSURIZE 2. Replace the compressor Op. 5040A20 AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR - R+R - INCLUDES FLUID LEVEL CHECK AND TOP UP IF NECESSARY 3. Replace the compressor Op. 5040A20 AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR - R+R - INCLUDES FLUID LEVEL CHECK AND TOP UP IF NECESSARY | |
| 4 | CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
Connect the diagnostic equipment and check: - that there are no errors at the air mixing actuators; - that there are no faults in the treated air sensors; - that there are no faults in the outside temperature sensor; - that there are no faults in the passenger compartment temperature sensor; - that there are no errors at the linear sensor. | Move on to Step 6 | 1. Error in the air mixture actuators. 2. Error in the treated air sensors 3. Error in the outside temperature sensor 4. Error in the passenger compartment temperature sensor. 5. Error in the linear sensor. | 1. Move on to Step 5 2. Move on to Step 5 3. Move on to Step 5 4. Move on to Step 5 5. Move on to Step 9 | |
| 5 | ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECK | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
Check the continuity/insulation and visually inspect for any looseness or damage at the electrical connection contacts: - for the air mixture actuator(s) if there is an error at the mixture actuator; - for the sensor if there is an error in the outside temperature sensor; - for the climate control system control unit connector | Move on to Step 10 | 1. Electrical connections loose or damaged. 2. Electrical connection broken or not insulated. | 1. Renew the electrical connections 2. Restore the continuity/insulation of the electrical connection | |
| 6 | PIPE AND FILTER CHECK | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
| Check that the air conditioning high and low pressure pipes are not blocked. | Move on to Step 7 | 1. Pipe from compressor to condenser obstructed. 2. Pipe from condenser to expansion valve obstructed. | 1. Replace the pipe from the compressor to the condenser 2. Replace the pipe from the condenser to the expansion valve. | |
| 7 | CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
Keeping the diagnostic equipment connected, check: - that there are no errors at the engine management node; - through active diagnosis, that the compressor engagement relay is working correctly, making sure that, at the same time, the compressor electromagnet coupling is activated. - that the solar sensor is working properly | Move on to Step 10 | 1. Errors in Engine Management Node. 2. The relay is activated and the coupling does not come on. 3. The relay comes on and the coupling is not activated. 4. Solar sensor defective. | 1. Continue as described by the diagnostic equipment 2. Move on to Step 8 3. Move on to Step 9 4. Replace the solar sensor Op. 5010D56 SOLAR SENSOR - R.R FOLLOWING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECK | |
| 8 | ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECK | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
Check the continuity/insulation of the electrical power circuit for the compressor | Move on to Step 10 | 1. Electrical connections broken or not insulated. 2. Electromagnet coupling faulty. | 1. Restore the continuity/insulation of the electrical connections See E6021 COMPRESSOR ENGAGEMENT 2. Replace the compressor complete with coupling | |
| 9 | COMPRESSOR ENGAGEMENT CHECK | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
Check that the compressor switches on correctly | Move on to Step 10 | 1. Electrical connections broken 2. Linear sensor does not give OK | 1. Check and, if necessary, restore the continuity/insulation of the electrical connection See E6021 COMPRESSOR ENGAGEMENT 2. Replace the linear sensor Op. 5040A20 AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR - R+R - INCLUDES FLUID LEVEL CHECK AND TOP UP IF NECESSARY | |
| 10 | COMPRESSOR ENGAGEMENT CHECK | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
Check that the compressor switches on correctly See Test 5040BC CHECK ON CLIMATE CONTROL COMPRESSOR ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION FROM LINEAR SENSOR | Move on to Step 11 | 1. Electrical connections broken 2. Linear sensor does not give OK | 1. Check and, if necessary, restore the continuity/insulation of the electrical connection See E6021 COMPRESSOR ENGAGEMENT 2. Replace the linear sensor Op. 5040B20 AIR CONDITIONING LINEAR PRESSURE TRANSDUCER - R.R. | |
| 11 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
Check that the following errors do not persist: - at the air mixer actuators (after the self-learning procedure); - at the outside temperature sensor; - at the passenger compartment temperature sensor; - at the treated air sensors. | End of diagnosis | 1. Left air mixture actuator error. 2. Right air mixture actuator error. 3. Outside temperature sensor error. 4. Passenger compartment temperature sensor error. 5. Error at treated air sensors. | 1. Move on to Step 12 2. Move on to Step 12 3. Replace the outside temperature sensor 4. Replace the climate control system control unit Op. 5040D15 FOG LIGHT TRIM - R.R. 5. Replace the treated air sensors. | |
| 12 | CHECK FOR IMPEDIMENTS TO THE ROTATION OF THE MIXTURE ACTUATORS | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
| Remove the actuator and check using the control unit control that the actuator turns, also checking for mechanical impediments that prevent its rotation. | End of diagnosis | 1. The actuator does not turn. 2. Kinematic components or flaps broken/stuck | 1. Replace the mixture actuator 2. Replace the component that is faulty. | |
The fan works properly and sends air to the passenger compartment according to the pre-set flows but the air remains at the outside temperature and is not cooled.
| TEST RESULTS | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECK | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Connect the climate control system to the special repressurizing equipment and check the system pressures See Test 5040OB AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK (PRESSURE) Check that the engine cooling fan is working properly | Move on to Step 4 | 1. Pressure not correct 2. Incorrect operation of engine cooling fan | 1. Move on to Step 1. 2. Carry out | |
| 1 | CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS FROM CONDENSER | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
| With the engine started and the climate control system on (compressor ON button), use the leak detector to check that the leak is by the system pipes housing or the housing for the drier filter or the pipe joins at the condenser pack. | Move on to Step 2 | 1. Gas leak from condenser. 2. O-ring seals puckered. | 1. Replace the condenser Op. 5040A40 AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER - R+R and refill correctly. 2. Replace the o-rings and refill correctly Op. 0010T84 COOLANT FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - DEHYDRATE AND REPRESSURIZE Mark the point where the gas is escaping from the condenser. | |
| 2 | CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS FROM EVAPORATOR | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
| With the engine started and the climate control system on (compressor ON button), use the leak detector to check that the leak is from the expansion valve or by the bend in the pipes. | Move on to Step 3 | 1. Gas leak from evaporator. 2. O-ring seals puckered. | 1. Replace the evaporator Op. 5040C64 A/C EVAPORATOR - R+R and refill correctly 2. Replace the o-rings and refill correctly Op. 0010T84 COOLANT FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - DEHYDRATE AND REPRESSURIZE Mark the point where the gas is escaping from the evaporator. | |
| 3 | CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS FROM COMPRESSOR | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
With the engine started and the climate control system at the maximum speed (compressor button ON), place the temperature adjustment knob/button in the maximum cold position, move the probe of the leak detector near to the connector to be analysed and check for any leaks. If there is a leak, repeat the test to make sure that there really is a leak. With the engine switched off, move the leak detector probe to the area of the compressor shaft stem and the compressor rear seal. If there is a leak, repeat the test to make sure that there really is a leak. | Move on to Step 4 | 1. O-ring seals puckered. 2. Leak from compressor shaft stem. 3. Leak from compressor rear seal. | 1. Replace the o-rings and refill correctly Op. 0010T84 COOLANT FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - DEHYDRATE AND REPRESSURIZE 2. Replace the compressor Op. 5040A20 AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR - R+R - INCLUDES FLUID LEVEL CHECK AND TOP UP IF NECESSARY 3. Replace the compressor Op. 5040A20 AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR - R+R - INCLUDES FLUID LEVEL CHECK AND TOP UP IF NECESSARY | |
| 4 | CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
| Connect the Examiner diagnostic equipment and check that there are no errors at the linear sensor. | Move on to Step 5 | Error in the linear sensor. | Move on to Step 8 | |
| 5 | CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
Keeping the diagnostic equipment connected, check: - that there are no errors at the engine management node; - through active diagnosis, that the compressor engagement relay is working correctly, making sure that, at the same time, the compressor electromagnetic coupling is activated. | Move on to Step 8 | 1. Error at Engine Management Node. 2. The relay comes on and the coupling is not activated. 3. The relay comes on and the coupling is not activated. | 1. Proceed as instructed by the diagnostic tester 2. Move on to Step 6 3. Move on to Step 7 | |
| 6 | ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECK | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
Check the continuity/insulation of the electrical circuit for the compressor engagement relay | Move on to Step 8 | 1. Electrical connections broken or not insulated. 2. Compressor engagement relay faulty. | 1. Restore the continuity/insulation of the electrical connections See E6021 COMPRESSOR ENGAGEMENT 2. Replace the compressor engagement relay | |
| 7 | ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECK | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
Check the continuity/insulation of the electrical power circuit for the compressor | Move on to Step 8 | 1. Electrical connections broken or not insulated. 2. Electromagnetic coupling faulty | 1. Restore the continuity/insulation of the electrical connections See E6021 COMPRESSOR ENGAGEMENT 2. Replace the compressor complete with coupling Op. 5040A20 AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR - R+R - INCLUDES FLUID LEVEL CHECK AND TOP UP IF NECESSARY | |
| 8 | COMPRESSOR ENGAGEMENT CHECK | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
Check that the compressor switches on correctly See Test 5040BC CHECK ON CLIMATE CONTROL COMPRESSOR ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION FROM LINEAR SENSOR | Move on to Step 9 | 1. Electrical connections broken 2. Linear sensor does not give OK | 1. Check and, if necessary, restore the continuity/insulation of the electrical connection See E6021 COMPRESSOR ENGAGEMENT 2. Replace the linear sensor Op. 5040B20 AIR CONDITIONING LINEAR PRESSURE TRANSDUCER - R.R. | |
| 9 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION OF MIXTURE ACTUATOR KINEMATIC MECHANISM | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
Visually check the correct operation of the mixer actuator for 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. Replace the mixture actuator 2. Replace the control unit. 3. Replace the climate control system control unit | |
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