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Fiat Doblò Factory Service Manual (2000-2010)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Heater noisy / (in passenger compartment)

Make
Fiat
Model
Doblò Factory Service Manual
Year
2000–2010
Section
Noisy / vibrations › Heater noisy / (in passenger compartment)
Fault diagnosisHeater noisy / (in passenger compartment)

HEATER NOISY / (IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT)

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

Results of the tests
1CHECKING ELECTRIC FANAll OKProblems metOperation

Check the climate control fan

In particular, ascertain:

  • 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 unbalancedReplace the fan Op. 5020A30
2CHECKING THE AIR DUCTSAll 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 3Ducts obstructed or damagedRepair the ducts and vents
3CHECKING DISTRIBUTOR DUCTAll OKProblems metOperation
Check whether there are foreign bodies or damaged parts inside the duct distributor assembly which could cause noiseContinue to Step 4Air passages obstructed or damagedRestore the operation of the distributor duct If necessary, replace one of the flaps Op. 5020A24
4CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'

Parts & tools for this job For 2000 Fiat Doblò

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