3233193 - U10 UNPLEASANT CLIMATE CONTROL ODOURS

The climate control is working properly, but there is an unpleasant smell in the passenger compartment
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
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 See table   L16 
1CONDENSATION DRAINAGE PIPE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the state of the condensation drainage pipe from the air conditioning unitIt should not be obstructed or dirty Continue to Step 2 Pipe obstructedRepair the drain pipe (see Assembly 5040B)
2CHECK POLLEN FILTERAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the pollen filter
It should be remembered that the pollen filter should be replaced about once a year.
Continue to Step 3 Filter obstructed Replace the pollen filter Op.   5010B09 
3AIR SUPPLY DUCTS CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the air supply ducts: they should not be obstructed with dirt or foul smelling substances Continue to Step 4 Vents malfunctionWash the ducts (after removing the electric fan)Restore the ducts (see Assembly 5010B)
4HEATER RADIATOR CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the heater radiator: the outer fins should not be obstructed with dirt or other substances Continue to Step 5 Radiator dirty or obstructed Clean the radiator or replace it Op.   5040C50 
5CHECK CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'