Climate control system noisy'' / (in the engine compartment)

Make: Fiat
Model: Panda Factory Service Manual
Year: 2003–2012
Section: Noisy'' / vibrations › Climate control system noisy'' / (in the engine compartment)

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Fault diagnosisClimate control system noisy'' / (in the engine compartment)

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM NOISY'' / (IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT)

The climate control is working normally but there is excessive noise coming from the engine compartment.

0	PRELIMINARY CHECKS	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
		Results of the tests
	Check that the quantity of gas in the system is correct. Disconnect the services belt and check whether the noise disappears. Check whether the noise only occurs with the engine switched off. Do not let the engine run for long with the belt detached	Move on to Step 1	Quantity of gas incorrect	Restore the correct refilling of the climate control system Op. 0010T84 COOLANT FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM DEHYDRATE AND RECHARGE
			The noise disappears when the services belt is disconnected	Continue as instructed in the See table S20 GEARBOX DIFFERENTIAL UNIT NOISY/ / GENERAL
			The noise only occurs with the vehicle stationary	Check that it is not coming from the fan or the water pump or the alternator
			The noise does not disappear	Renew the belt and move on to Step 1
1	CHECK ON FASTENING OF PIPES AND COMPONENTS	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check that the system pipes and components are correctly fastened. In order: fastening of compressor to crossmember fastening of pipes (by bands and spacers) no interference between pipes and other components in the engine compartment	Move on to Step 2	Fastening of components incorrect	Restore the correct tightening.
		Move on to Step 2	Interference in the engine compartment	Restore the correct layout of the pipes
2	COMPRESSOR FASTENINGS CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check whether the compressor magnetic coupling shows signs of overheating. If it does, replace the compressor, if it does not, check for interference between the mangetic coupling moving plate and the pulley. Check for any sliding of the magnetic coupling plate. Check the wear of the pulley bearing with the compressor switched off by rotating the moving plate in both directions of rotation.	End of diagnosis	Signs of overheating on the compressor magnetic coupling	Replace the compressor Op. 5040A20 AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR - R+R - INCLUDES FLUID LEVEL CHECK AND TOP UP IF NECESSARY
			Oil on the plate	Clean the oil from the plate and search for the oil leak
			Bearing worn	Replace the compressor Op. 5040A20 AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR - R+R - INCLUDES FLUID LEVEL CHECK AND TOP UP IF NECESSARY Mark the defect found on the replaced component

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