U03 Exhaust fume smells in the passenger compartment (page 2 of 2)
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Seicento Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 1998–2010
- Section
- Smells
DiagnosisU03 Exhaust fume smells in the passenger compartment · page 2 of 2
U10 Bad smells from climate control
The climate control works correctly but bad smells are noted in the passenger compartment
NOTE: Bad smells are not coming from outside. These smells are immediately eliminated by activating the re-circulation function
| Step | Validity | Operation to be performed | Test results | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OK | Problems found | Intervention | |||
| 1 | CHECK CONDENSE DRAIN PIPE | Check conditioner condense drain pipe condition. It must not be obstructed or dirty | All OK Go to Step 2 |
Obstructed pipe | Restore draining pipe PROCEDURE 5040B |
| 2 | CHECK AIR DELIVERY MANIFOLDS | Check air delivery manifolds. They should not be dirty or contain badly smelling substances | All OK Go to Step 3 |
Faulty vents | Wash manifolds (after removing fan). Restore manifolds PROCEDURE 5010B |
| 3 | CHECK HEATER RADIATOR | Check heater radiator. External flaps should not be dirty or obstructed | All OK Go to Step 4 |
Obstructed or dirty radiator | Clean or replace radiator PROCEDURE OP. 5040C50 |
| 4 | CHECK CORRECT OPERATION | Check the fault is no longer present | All OK End of test |
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- PARTExhaust gasketSearch: Fiat Seicento 1998 exhaust gasket
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