3233173 - S55 HEATER NOISY' / (IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT)

The heater is working properly, but there is excessive noise coming from the duct distributor assembly
Results of the tests
1ELECTRIC FAN CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check the climate control fan and ensure the following in particular:

  • there are no foreign bodies inside the fan casing
  • there are no vibrations at the various speeds (causing operation with the fan switched off, but the electrical connection engaged)
Continue to Step 2 Fan dirtyClean the fan casing and all the ducts
Electric motor noisy, fan unbalanced Replace the electric fan Op.   5020A30 
2AIR DUCTS CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the air ducts inside the dashboard and the vents are intact and that there are no foreign bodies which could cause noise Continue to Step 3 Air ducts obstructed or damagedRestore the operation of the ducts and the vents (see Assembly 5010B)
3DISTRIBUTOR DUCT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check whether there are foreign bodies or damaged parts inside the duct distributor assembly which could cause noise Continue to Step 4 Air passages obstructed or damagedRestore the operation of the distributor duct If necessary, replace one of the flaps Op.   5020A24 
4CHECK CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'