2888466 - S51 CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM NOISY' / (IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT)

The climate control is working properly, but there is excessive noise coming from the distributor duct 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 2Fan dirtyClean the fan casing and all the ducts
Electric motor noisy, fan unbalancedReplace the electric fan Op.   5040C30 
2CHECKING THE AIR DUCTSAll 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 noiseContinue to Step 3Ducts obstructed or damagedRestore the operation of the ducts and the vents (see Assembly 5010B)
3CHECK AIR CONDITIONER UNIT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation

Check the operation of the air conditioner unit and check in particular:

  • the operation of the climate control fan
  • distributing and mixing controls
Check whether there are foreign bodies or damaged parts inside the duct distributor assembly which could cause noise
Continue to Step 4Defective bowden cable operationRestore or replace the bowden cable (see Assembly 5040D)
Defective recirculation motor operationRestore or replace the recirculation motor Op. 5040D68
Defective operation of one flapRepair or replace the flap Op.   5040C24 
Presence of foreign bodies or damaged parts inside the duct distributor assemblyOverhaul the duct distributor assembly Op.   5040C24 
4CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'