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)
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM NOISY'' / (IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT)
The climate control is working normally but there is excessive noise coming from the engine compartment.
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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:
| Move on to Step 2 | Fastening of components incorrect | Restore the correct tightening. | |
| 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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