Climate control not working / under no circumstances
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Panda Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2003–2012
- Section
- Climate control › Climate control not working / under no circumstances
CLIMATE CONTROL NOT WORKING / UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES
When the on/off switch is pressed, the climate control does not work.
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Check:
| Move on to Step 1 | Fuses blown. | Change the blown fuses. | |
| Relay damaged. | Replace the relay | |||
| Gas pressure not correct | Eliminate leaks and top up climate control system to correct level | |||
| 1 | CHECK ON COMPRESSOR OPERATION BY MANUAL CONTROL | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check that the ambient temperature is 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. Using the diagnostic equipment check that the frost sensor gives a reading of above 3.5°C, also check that the instrument does not show any short circuit for the compressor circuit. In these conditions, check that the compressor comes on by opening the bonnet and taking a look. | End of diagnosis | The LED with the snowflake symbol does not light up. | Move on to Step 5 | |
| The LED with the snowflake symbol comes on but the compressor does not switch on | Move on to Step 3 | |||
| 2 | CHECK 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 | The engine management control unit does not give the go ahead. | Carry out the fault diagnosis of the engine management control unit | |
| 3 | CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Keeping the Examiner diagnostic equipment connected, check the following at the engine management node:
| Move on to Step 6 | Relay not working | Replace the compressor operating relay. | |
| Error at the linear sensor | Move on to Step 4 | |||
| Error (short circuit or open circuit) at the front sensor | Restore the correct wiring for the frost sensor | |||
| Error at the frost sensor | Replace the sensor | |||
| Error at the outside temperature sensor | Replace the outside temperature sensor Op. 5010D12 OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR ON DOOR MIRROR - R+R FOLLOWING ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECK | |||
| 4 | PRESSURE SENSOR CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check correct operation of the pressure sensor by carrying out the See Test | Move on to Step 5 | Pressure sensor broken | Replace the sensor Op. 5040B14 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM MULTI-LEVEL PRESSURE SWITCH - R+R | |
| 5 | CHECK ON MANUALLY OPERATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| With the engine switched off, remove the control from the dashboard support and disconnect the cable connector from the control and reconnect it correctly for check for any false contacts. | Move on to Step 6 | Electrical connections loose | Renew the electrical connections | |
| 6 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION OF FAN | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check for loose connections in the electrical wiring. Disconnect/reconnect the connection to the engine support. Check that it rotates at all speeds by activating them using the switch. If it does not rotate at the maximum speed, check the vehicle fuse. If the defect persists, before replacing it, provide a direct battery supply and check that it rotates at maximum speed. | Move on to Step 7 | Electrical connections loose | Renew the electrical connections | |
| Fan not working | Replace the fan | |||
| 7 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION OF CERAMIC RESISTOR | 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 | |
When the on/off switch is pressed, the climate control does not work.
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Check:
| Move on to Step 1 | Fuses blown. | Change the blown fuses. | |
| Relay damaged. | Replace the relay | |||
| Gas pressure not correct | Eliminate leaks and top up climate control system to correct level | |||
| 1 | CHECK ON OPERATION OF COMPRESSOR BY CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check that the ambient temperature is at least 5 °C and that the outside temperature sensor reading is more than 5 °C. With the engine started and the compressor on (check that the snowflake symbol lights up), set the control unit to the AUTO position, the temperature to maximum cold LO and the distribution to the front position. Using the diagnostic equipment check that the front sensor reading is above 3.5°C, also check that the instrument does not show any short circuits for the compressor circuit. In these conditions, check that the compressor comes on by opening the bonnet and taking a look. | End of diagnosis | The LED with the snowflake symbol does not light up. | Move on to Step 5 | |
| The LED with the snowflake symbol comes on but the compressor does not switch on | Move on to Step 2 | |||
| 2 | CHECK 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 | Climate control node not working | Move on to Step 5 | |
| CAN line error | Continue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment | |||
| The engine management control unit does not give the go ahead. | Carry out the fault diagnosis of the engine management control unit | |||
| 3 | CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Keeping the Examiner diagnostic equipment connected, check the following at the engine management node:
Check the condition of the compressor operating wiring (no short circuits or open circuits) | Move on to Step 5 | Relay not working | Replace the compressor operating relay. | |
| Error at the linear sensor | Move on to Step 4 | |||
| Error (short circuit or open circuit) at the front sensor | Restore the correct wiring for the frost sensor | |||
| Error at the frost sensor | Replace the sensor | |||
| Error at the outside temperature sensor | Replace the outside temperature sensor Op. 5010D12 OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR ON DOOR MIRROR - R+R FOLLOWING ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECK | |||
| Error at the fan | Move on to Step 4 | |||
| Compressor wiring broken | Restore the correct wiring | |||
| 4 | PRESSURE SENSOR CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check correct operation of the pressure sensor by carrying out the See Test | Move on to Step 5 | Pressure sensor broken | Replace the sensor Op. 5040B14 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM MULTI-LEVEL PRESSURE SWITCH - R+R | |
| 5 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION OF FAN BY CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| With the engine started, set the climate control system control unit in the AUTO position, adjust the temperature to 22 °C, position the recirculation to outside air intake and the distribution to the front position. Adjust the fan button (+ side) gradually increasing the speed set and then decreasing the speed using the (- side) button and check the effect on the variation of the air flow rate | End of diagnosis | There is no variation in the air flow rate | Move on to Step 6 | |
| 6 | CHECK ON FAN ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check for loose connections in the electrical wiring. Disconnect/reconnect the connection to the engine support. Carry out the tests described in Test 5040CE in order, See Test 5040C AIR CONDITIONER BOX AND COMPONENTS | End of diagnosis | Malfunction of the regulator built into the fan motor support | Replace the passenger compartment fan motor support | |
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