2009 RENAULT TWINGO heating

Heating and
air conditioning system
"The repair procedures given by the manufacturer in this document are based on the
technical specifications current when it was prepared.
The procedures may be modified as a result of changes introduced by the
manufacturer in the production of the various component units and accessories from
which his vehicles are constructed."
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Fault finding - List and location of components 62B - 8
Fault finding - Role of components 62B - 10
Fault finding - Operating diagram 62B - 16
Fault finding - Function 62B - 17
Fault finding - Replacement of components 62B - 21
Fault finding - Configuration and programming 62B - 22
Fault finding - Fault summary table 62B - 24
Fault finding - Interpretation of faults 62B - 25
Fault finding - Conformity check 62B - 32
Fault finding - Status summary table 62B - 42
Fault finding - Interpretation of statuses 62B - 45
Fault finding - Interpretation of parameters 62B - 52
Fault finding - Command summary table 62B - 61
Fault finding - Interpretation of commands 62B - 62
Fault finding - Customer complaints 62B - 66
Diagnostic - Fault finding chart 62B - 68
Fault finding - Help 62B - 96
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Faults
Faults are declared as either present or stored (depending on whether they appeared in a certain context and have
disappeared since, or whether they remain present but have not been diagnosed within the current context).
The present or stored status of faults should be taken into consideration when the diagnostic tool is switched on
after the + after ignition feed (without any system components being active).
For a present fault, apply the procedure described in the Interpretation of faults section.
For a stored fault, note the faults displayed and apply the Notes section.
If the fault is confirmed when the instructions in the Notes section are applied, the fault is present. Deal with the
fault.
If the fault is not confirmed, check:
–the electrical lines which correspond to the fault,
–the connectors on these lines (corrosion, bent pins, etc.),
–the resistance of the component detected as faulty,
–the condition of the wires (melted or split insulation, wear).
Conformity check
The aim of the conformity check is to check data that does not produce a fault on the diagnostic tool because the
data is inconsistent. Therefore, this stage is used to:
–carry out fault finding on faults that do not have a fault display, and which may correspond to a customer
complaint.
–check that the system is operating correctly and that there is no risk of a fault recurring after repairs.
This section gives the fault finding procedures for statuses and parameters and the conditions for checking them.
If a status is not behaving normally or a parameter is outside the permitted tolerance values, consult the
corresponding fault finding page.
Special notes on the conformity check for the air conditioning function:
All variables (statuses and parameters) and commands required for the air conditioning function are divided into
three sub-functions:
●The COLD LOOP sub-function groups together all the information required for producing cold air.
●The HEATING sub-function groups together all the information required for producing warm air.
●The PASSENGER COMPARTMENT VENTILATION sub-function groups together all the information relating to
ventilation and the mixing and distribution of air within the passenger compartment.

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List and location of components
System (cold loop, hot loop and components)
1Heating and air conditioning unit
2Heater matrix
3Expansion valve and evaporator
4Coolant circuit
5Cold loop
6Condenser and radiator
7Compressor
●COLD LOOP COMPONENTS
–Compressor: This is located at the bottom on the left-hand side, next to the radiator in the engine compartment.
–Condenser: This is located between the radiator and the cooling fan assembly.
–Dehydrator reservoir: This is located on the left-hand side of the condenser outlet.
–Heating and air conditioning unit: This is located under the dashboard.
–Thermostatic expansion valve: This is located to the left of the heating and air conditioning unit on the
bulkhead.
–Evaporator: This is located to the right of the thermostatic expansion valve in the heating and air conditioning
unit.
–High pressure pipe: This pipe connects the compressor, condenser, dehydrator reservoir, and expansion valve
inlet in series (it is located in the engine compartment on the left-hand side).
–Low pressure pipe: This pipe connects the expansion valve, buffering capacity, evaporator, and compressor
inlet in series (it is located in the engine compartment on the left-hand side).

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●HEATING COMPONENTS
–Heater matrix: This is located at the bottom of the heating and air conditioning unit.
–Passenger compartment heating resistors: These are located at the bottom of the heater matrix on the
driver's side (depending on the equipment).
●SENSOR
–Interior temperature sensor: This is located on the interior rear-view mirror.
●ACTUATORS
–Air distribution flap: This is located in the heating and air conditioning unit.
–Air mixing flap: This is located in the heating and air conditioning unit.
–Recirculation flap: This is located behind the dashboard.
–Flap motors: These are located close to the flaps.
●OTHERS
–Passenger compartment blower unit: This is located in the heating and air conditioning unit.
–Cooling fan assembly: This is located in the front panel of the vehicle, in front of the condenser.
–Climate control computer: This is located in the control panel.
–Air pipes: Theses are located under the dashboard.

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●COLD LOOP COMPONENTS
System assembly
1Heating and air conditioning unit
2Heater matrix
3Expansion valve and evaporator
4Coolant circuit
5Cold loop
6Condenser and radiator
7Compressor
–Compressor:
The compressor is not activated when the exterior temperature is less than 0˚; it is used to compress the refrigerant
fluid into gas. The pressure can reach up to 28 bar.
Air conditioning compressor

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–Condenser:
The condenser is composed of flat horizontal aluminium tubes. The pipes are divided by the vanes in order to increase
the air heat exchange and therefore cool the refrigerant fluid to produce condensation.
Condenser + Dehydrator reservoir
1Condenser
2Dehydration canister
–Dehydrator reservoir: (see figure above)
The dehydrator reservoir is used to:
●Check the condition of the refrigerant.
●Absorb the variations in volume (expansion bottle principle).
●Filter impurities.
●Absorb moisture (water in the circuit).
–Heating and air conditioning unit: (see figure above)
This unit acts as an air mixing box. It is equipped with a system of flaps which allow the air to be directed in accordance
with the requirements of the occupants whilst simultaneously allowing the temperature of the air entering the
passenger compartment to be modified by mixing hot and cold air.
–Thermostatic expansion valve: (see figure below)
This thermostatic-type expansion valve is used to check refrigerant expansion. It is located at the evaporator inlet.
–Evaporator: (see figure below)
●The evaporator is a heat exchanger which enables the air entering the passenger compartment to be cooled.
Note: Condensation of the air may occur thereby causing normal drops of water to form under the body.
Evaporator + expansion valve
1Expansion valve
2Evaporator

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–High and low pressure pipes: (see figure below)
●The High Pressure and Low Pressure pipes are composed of rigid aluminium pipes and flexible pipes that
enable engine-related movements to be absorbed.
●Two filler valves (High Pressure and Low Pressure) can be accessed in order to fill (or drain) the refrigerant loop.
●The connections must be checked in the event of a refrigerant fluid leak.
Cold loop pipes
1Buffering capacity
2Expansion valve outlet
3Expansion valve inlet
4High pressure filler valve
5Low pressure filler valve
6Condenser inlet
7Condenser outlet
8Pressure sensor
9Compressor inlet
10 Compressor outlet
●HEATING COMPONENTS
–Heater matrix:
The external air entering the heating and air conditioning device (HVAC) is heated by the heater matrix.
–Passenger Compartment Heating Resistors (depending on the equipment): (see figure below)
The passenger compartment heating resistors (RCH) are electrical heating devices in the air conditioning unit. This
system is an additional heating system which operates when the engine is cold (when starting).

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Passenger Compartment Heating Resistors (RCH)
●SENSOR
–Interior temperature sensor:
This sensor is used to measure the air temperature of the passenger compartment.
●ACTUATORS
–Air distribution flap:
This flap enables the air flowing into the passenger compartment to be directed.
–Air mixing flap:
This flap enables the temperature requirements of the occupants to be met.
–Recirculation flap:
This flap prevents the entry of exterior air. In this case, the passenger compartment is isolated from the exterior and
air is blown in the passenger compartment in a closed circuit.
–Flap motors: these motors enable the flaps to be moved electrically. There are 3 motors: One motor for the air
mixing flap (stepper-motor), one motor for the distribution flap (stepper-motor) and one motor for the
recirculation flap (direct current motor).
●OTHERS
–Passenger compartment blower unit:
The passenger compartment blower unit is controlled by the Electronic Blower Dimmer Module (MVPE).
Electronic Blower Dimmer Module (MVPE)