Unpleasant heater odours
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Multipla Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 1998–2010
- Section
- Odours › Unpleasant heater odours
Fault diagnosisUnpleasant heater odours
UNPLEASANT HEATER ODOURS
The heater is working properly, but there is an unpleasant smell in the passenger compartment
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 1 | 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 2 | Vents malfunction | Wash the ducts (after removing the electric fan) Restore the ducts (see Assembly 5010B) | |
| 2 | HEATER RADIATOR CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check the heater radiator: the outer fins should not be obstructed with dirt or other substances | Continue to Step 3 | Radiator dirty or obstructed | Clean the radiator or replace it Op. 5020A50 | |
| 3 | CHECKING CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | End of diagnosis | Fault persists | Search for the fault starting from another symptom' | |
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