2009 RENAULT TWINGO heater

61A-5
MR-413-X44-61A000$250_eng.mif
V1
61A
HEATING
Fault finding - List and location of components
Passenger Compartment Heating Resistor (RCH) location
1Without Passenger Compartment Heating Resistors (RCH)
2With Passenger Compartment Heating Resistors (RCH)
Passenger compartment fan unit
●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).
●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.
●OTHERS
–Passenger compartment blower unit: This is located in the heating and air conditioning unit.
–Air pipes: Theses are located under the dashboard.
MR-413-X44-61A000$250_eng.mif

61A-6
MR-413-X44-61A000$375_eng.mif
V1
61A
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 version):
The passenger compartment heating resistors are an electric heating system located in the passenger compartment
ventilation heating unit. This system acts as an additional heater which operates when the engine is cold (when
starting).
Passenger Compartment Heating Resistors (RCH)
●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.
●OTHERS
–Passenger compartment blower unit:
The passenger compartment blower unit is controlled by the MVPR (Resistive Blower Dimmer Module).
HEATING
Fault finding - Role of components
MR-413-X44-61A000$375_eng.mif

61A-9
MR-413-X44-61A000$500_eng.mif
V1
HEATING
Fault finding - Function61A
Summary diagram of components controlled or managed by the UCH:
Summary diagram of components controlled or managed by the injection computer:Rear screen de-icing and
rear-view mirror de-icer
(depending on version)External temperature sensor
(depending on version)
Actuator controlSensor management
UCH
Heated rear screen control
management
Relay No. 1 for the
Passenger
Compartment
Heating resistorsRelay No. 2 for
the Passenger
Compartment
Heating
resistorsEngine cooling
fan assemblyEngine coolant
temperature sensor
Actuator controlSensor
management
Engine injection computer
Management of the additional heater (heater resistor control) depending on the equipment
Key:
Wire connections =
Multiplex connections =
Vehicle
multiplex
network

61A-20
MR-413-X44-61A000$875_eng.mif
V1
HEATING
Fault finding - Fault finding charts61A
ALP 6
CONTINUED 1
With the engine warm and
passenger compartment
ventilation operating, vary the
position of the mixing flap from
the maximum cold position to
the maximum hot position and
check subjectively that there is a
dif ference in temperature.
Is a difference in temperature
noted?
YES
NO
For climate control systems:
Carry out a conformity check on the mixing motor (PR012
Mixing flap position). If the conformity check does not reveal
any faults, look for a mechanical fault on the mixing flap
(condition of the motor ’s notched sector, flap jammed inside the unit, etc.).
For manual air conditioning and heater versions:
Check the condition and routing of the mixing flap control cable.
Eliminate any constraints it may have such as kinks, restriction by plastic
clips, etc.
Replace the lead if necessary. Unclip the cable from the side of the heating/
air conditioning unit and check the stiffness of movement of each
component: control button and flap control on the air distribution unit. Check
that there is no mechanical fault with the mixing flap (flap jammed inside the
unit, etc.).
Carry out any necessary repairs.
Is the fault still present?
YES NO
Is the lower heater matrix pipe (coolant inlet) hot?
Note: Pipe located on the left-hand side of the
heater-air conditioning unit, near the engine bulkhead.
YES NO
End of fault finding
procedure.
Check that the heater matrix is not blocked: the top
heater matrix outlet pipe should be hot. Clean the
heater matrix or replace it if necessary (see MR 411,
Mechanical, 61A, Heating, Heater matrix: Removal
- Refitting).
Is the fault still present?
NO
Check the coolant circuit:
Check the level of the coolant circuit (too low a level
may unprime the circuit when driving at low loads and
when idling).
Check that the thermostatic valve opens at the
correct temperature, and replace the valve if
necessary (see MR 411, Mechanical, 19A, cooling,
thermostat:
Removal - Refitting).
End of fault finding
procedure.
A
B

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MR-413-X44-61A000$875_eng.mif
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HEATING
Fault finding - Fault finding charts61A
ALP 7
CONTINUED 1
With the engine warm and passenger
compartment ventilation operating, vary
the position of the mixing flap from the
maximum cold position to the maximum
hot position and check subjectively that
there is a difference in temperature.
Is a difference in temperature noted?
YES
NO
For climate control systems:
Carry out a conformity check on the mixing motor (PR012 Mixing flap
position). If the conformity check does not reveal any faults, look for a
mechanical fault on the mixing flap (condition of the motor’s notched
sector, flap jammed inside the unit, etc.).
For manual air conditioning and heater versions:
Check the condition and routing of the mixing flap control cable.
Eliminate any constraints on it: kinks, cable restricted by plastic clips,
etc.
Replace the lead if necessary. Unclip the cable from the side of the
heating/air conditioning unit and check the stiffness of movement of each
component: control button and flap control on the air distribution unit.
Check that there is no mechanical fault with the mixing flap (flap jammed
inside the unit, etc.).
Carry out any necessary repairs.
YES
For climate control systems:
Using the diagnostic tool statuses and parameters screen (passenger
compartment ventilation sub-function), check that the recirculation flap is
in the exterior air position. Status ET062 Recirculation flap position
should display OPEN. If it is closed when the user does not request
recirculation, apply the fault finding procedure for fault: DF021
Recirculation motor circuit.
For manual air conditioning systems:
Check that the recirculation flap is in the external air position. If this is
not operating correctly (impossible to change the flap to the exterior air
position), check the condition and routing of the recirculation flap control
cable. Eliminate any constraints it may have such as kinks, restriction by
plastic clips, etc. Replace it if necessary.
Check that there is no mechanical fault on the recirculation flap (flap
jammed). Carry out any necessary repairs.
Is the fault still present?
NO
End of fault finding
procedure.
Check the coolant circuit:
Check the level of the coolant circuit (too
low a level may unprime the circuit when
driving at low loads and when idling).
Check that the thermostatic valve closes
at the correct temperature, and replace
the valve if necessary (see MR 411,
Mechanical, 19A, Cooling, Thermostat:
Removal - Refitting).
Is the fault still present?
NO
A
B