Unpleasant heater odours
- Make
- Lancia
- Model
- Ypsilon Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2003–2011
- Section
- Odours › Unpleasant heater odours
Fault diagnosisUnpleasant heater odours
UNPLEASANT HEATER ODOURS
The heater is working properly, but there is an unpleasant smell in the passenger compartment
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First check that the unpleasant smells are not coming from the outside: they can be eliminated straight away by switching on the recirculation function | Continue to Step 1 | Recirculation not working | Continue according to the instructions for the See table L56 HEATER RECIRCULATION NOT WORKING | |
| 1 | CHECKING POLLEN FILTER | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
Check the condition of the pollen filter The pollen filter should be replaced at least once a year. | Continue to Step 2 | Filter obstructed | Replace the filter element ( Op. 5010B09) | |
| 2 | AIR SUPPLY DUCTS CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check the air supply ducts: they should not be obstructed with dirt or foul smelling substances | Continue to Step 3 | Ducts obstructed | Wash the ducts | |
| 3 | CHECKING HEATER RADIATOR | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check the heater radiator: the outer fins should not be obstructed with dirt or other substances | Continue to Step 4 | Radiator dirty or obstructed | Clean or replace the radiator (Op. 5040C50) | |
| 4 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | End of diagnosis | Fault persists | Search for the fault starting from another symptom' | |
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