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Fiat Seicento Factory Service Manual (1998-2010)13 · Tests
13 · General

Subgroup test

Make
Fiat
Model
Seicento Factory Service Manual
Year
1998–2010
Section
Auxiliary units › Subgroup test
TestsSubgroup test · page 1 of 2

SUBGROUP TEST

A - AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK (TEMPERATURE)

The test is to be carried out with an environment temperature ranging between 18 °C and 30 °C.

  • Close all the doors and windows.
  • Set the gear to idle.
  • Start the engine and bring it to1250-1300 rpm.
  1. Open the centre outlets. Place the sensor of a thermometer inside.
Diagram of car dashboard showing air vents and control knobs, with callout numbers 1 through 5 indicating various components.
Diagram of car dashboard controls showing the air conditioner switch, recycle button, fan speed selector, temperature selector, and air distribution switch, with callout number 1 pointing to the air conditioner switch.
  1. Switch on the air conditioner.
  2. Switch on the recycle.
  3. Select fan 2nd speed (selector indicator upward).
  4. Completely rotate the temperature selector anticlockwise setting it in the end position for maximum cold.
  5. Set the air distribution switch in «front» position.

Check that within 2-4 minutes the thermometer temperature reading corresponds to the values indicated .

MeasureValue
Air conditioner outlet air temperature(°C)8 to 12

B - AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM (PRESSURES) OPERATION CHECK

The test is to be carried out with an environment temperature ranging between 18 °C and 30 °C.

  • Close all doors and windows.
  • Set the gear to idle.
  • Start the engine and bring it to 1250-1300 rpm.
  1. Connect the car system to the special recharging equipment (see PROCEDURE OP. 5040A10), to be able to read the low pressure (1a) (dial A)and high pressure (1b) (dial B)values.

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