heating RENAULT SCENIC 2009 J84 / 2.G Air Conditioning Climate Control Workshop Manual

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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 used after the
+ after ignition feed has been supplied (without acting on the system components).
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 instructions in the Notes section.
If the fault is confirmed when the notes 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 faulty component,
–The condition of the wiring (insulation melted or cut, chafing, etc.).
Conformity check
The aim of the conformity check is to check statuses and parameters that do not produce a fault display on the
diagnostic tool when they are 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.
Notes about the conformity check for the air conditioning system
All variables (statuses and parameters) and commands required for the air conditioning function are divided into four
sub-functions:
–the COLD LOOP sub-function, which groups together all the information required for producing cold air,
–the USER SELECTION sub-function, which groups together all the information relating to the user's requests
(buttons pressed, warning lights, etc.),
–the HEATING sub-function, which groups together all the information required for producing warm air,
–the PASSENGER COMPARTMENT VENTILATION sub-function, which groups together all the information
relating to ventilation, distribution and air distribution within the passenger compartment.
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CLIMATE CONTROL
Fault finding – System operation
GENERAL INFORMATION:
The climate control system fitted on the SCENIC is controlled by four computers. This system is called a
DISTRIBUTED FUNCTION. Fault finding on the climate control is performed in two different ways using the
diagnostic tool. The first method consists of performing fault finding on each computer which allows
communications to be established with just one computer (select the climate control computer). The second
procedure consists of performing fault finding on each function which allows communications to be established
with all four computers of the AIR CONDITIONING function. These two fault finding methods are described in the
introduction of this repair manual.
DESCRIPTION OF THE OPERA
TION OF THE CLIMATE CONTROL COMPUTER:
The climate control computer controls the passenger compartment ventilation, the distribution motor, the mixing
motor and the recirculation motor.
The climate control computer also controls two sensors, these being the interior temperature sensor and the solar
radiation sensor.
The two sensors and the three motors are connected to the climate control computer by wire connections. The
climate control computer controls the passenger compartment ventilation using a modulated control signal (square
signal) sent to a power module (wire connection).
All other signals used by the climate control computer or transmitted by this computer to other computers are sent on
the multiplex network.
Cold air production (cold loop) and warm air production (heating) are controlled by the other three computers
involved in the Air conditioning function (UCH, protection and switching unit and injection computer).
The main signals used by the climate control computer are:
–+ 12 V sidelights,
–0 V rheostat controlled,
–exterior temperature,
–engine coolant temperature,
–engine operating status,
–engine speed,
–electrical power consumed,
–request to set the blown air temperature.
OPERA
TING NOTES:
–When the engine is switched off, the passenger compartment blower unit operates approximately 30% slower than
the requested speed (control panel setting).
–If any of the actuators are faulty, the air conditioning can no longer control them, but the setting requests are still
displayed on the control panel: warning lights light up, display of symbols on the control panel (distribution motor
position, passenger compartment blower speed, AC symbol, etc.).
–If the exterior temperature sensor is faulty, the climate control computer is switched on 5 seconds after the
ignition is switched on (this allows a fault to be identified as fault finding cannot be performed on the exterior
temperature sensor by the UCH).
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CLIMATE CONTROL
Fault finding – Configurations and programming
CLIMATE CONTROL COMPUTER CONFIGURATION:
The climate control computer has 2 configuration functions. These configurations need to be set after the computer
has been replaced.
These two configurations are important as they ensure air conditioning is optimised within the vehicle (better control
of automatic climate control). If they are not correctly entered, cold air and warm air production will be severely
affected (e.g. heating resistors will not be switched on to heat the passenger compartment air).
These configurations can be accessed in repair mode by the diagnostic tool and can only be entered using
the fault finding by computer menu as opposed to the fault finding by function menu.
These configurations can be read, also using the diagnostic tool in repair mode to ensure they have been correctly
set. Configurations can be read in both fault finding by computer mode and fault finding by function mode.
–The first configuration is CF044 Vehicle type; this configuration allows you to enter the body type to which the
climate control computer is fitted (J84/R84 for 4 wheel drive Mégane Scénic and Scénic, and OTHER X84 for all
other Méganes). The configuration reading is called: LC013 Vehicle type.
–The second configuration is CF117 Type of heating resistors; this configuration is used to enter the type of
passenger compartment air heating resistors fitted in the vehicle. There are three options: WITHOUT for vehicles
without 1000 W and 1800 W resistors.
Heating resistors are mainly fitted on vehicles with Diesel engines.
They are located in the ventilation - air distribution unit (left-hand side), next to the heater matrix. The label affixed
to the resistor unit (with the part number) specifies whether the resistors are 1000 or 1800 W (Note: 1800 W
resistors are mainly fitted to Mégane Scénics). This configuration reading is called: LC043 Heating resistor.
Note:
In fault finding by function mode, the diagnostic tool can also display the configuration readings of the other computers
involved in the air conditioning function. All configurations of the air conditioning function (injection computer, UCH
and Protection and Switching Unit) are listed in Section 62A Air conditioning.
MIXING
AND DISTRIBUTION MOTOR PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE (self-setting):
There is no specific programming operation for the mixing motor and the distribution motor.
However, the minimum and maximum limits of these motors have to be programmed. This operation is automatic and
is performed in the following cases:
–after replacing the mixing or distribution motor,
–after disconnecting the battery or after disconnecting the climate control computer supply fuse,
–if a fault, declared as present when the ignition was switched off, disappears the next time the ignition is switched
on.
IMPORTANT
To ensure this programming operation is performed correctly, the passenger compartment blower must be

switched off (speed set to 0).
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List of monitored parts: Computer
FAULT FINDING LOG
System: Air conditioningPage 1/2
●Administrative identification
Date 2 0
Log completed by
VIN
Engine
Diagnostic tool CLIP
Update version
●Customer complaint
1127 No warm air 1129 Faulty air distribution 1130 Incorrect temperature setting
1128 No cold air 1125 Heating/air conditioning:
ventilation1182 Heating/air conditioning:
demisting
OtherYour comments:
●
Conditions under which the customer complaint occurs
011 When the ignition is
switched on005 While driving 004 Intermittently
010 Gradual
deterioration012 When the air conditioning is
switched on009 Sudden fault
OtherYour comments:
●
Documentation used in fault finding
Fault finding procedure used
Type of diagnostic manual:
Workshop Repair Manual Technical Note Assisted fault finding
Fault finding manual no.:
Wiring diagram used
Wiring Diagram Technical Note No.:
Other documentation
Title and/or part number:
FD 04
Fault finding log
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ET141
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT BLOWER
NOTESSpecial note:
This status is used by the UCH to authorise engagement of the passenger
compartment heating resistors (RCH): operating safety.
This status shows the operation of the passenger compartment blower.
When the passenger compartment blower is operating (from speed 1 to speed 8), the status displays:
RUNNING.
When the passenger compartment blower is not operating (speed 0), the status displays: STOPPED.
If the status does not operate as displayed, check that the passenger compartment blower is operating
correctly. If the passenger compartment blower does not work, apply the fault finding procedure in ALP 5 no
passenger compartment ventilation.
If the passenger compartment blower works correctly but the status displays the message STOPPED, check
that the passenger compartment blower visual return (propeller symbol) on the control panel works correctly
(increase in propeller bargraphs according to the eight speeds).
If the passenger compartment blower visual return (propeller symbol) does not work: Contact your Techline.
If the fault is still present, carry out fault finding on the multiplex network.
AFTER REPAIRRepeat the conformity check from the start.
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PR121
BLOWN AIR TEMPERATURE SETTING
NOTESNone.
This parameter is used to control the temperature inside the passenger compartment. This setting is calculated
by the climate control computer according to interior temperature, exterior temperature and coolant
temperature.
This setting is used to control the mixing motor and the request to operate the passenger compartment air
heating resistors (to reach the temperature requested by the user as quickly as possible in order to optimise
passenger compartment comfort quickly).
The following conditions must be satisfied to allow the UCH to control the passenger compartment air heating
resistors:
–Engine running,
–Passenger compartment blower running (minimum speed 1),
–User temperature setting above 20 ˚C (or automatic mode requested),
–Blown air temperature setting above 65 ˚C,
–Interior temperature below 10 ˚C,
–Exterior temperature below 5 ˚C,
–Engine coolant temperature below 65 ˚C,
–Injection authorisation (ET019 Number of RCHs authorised by injection system < at 1),
–Alternator authorisation (ET018 Number of RCHs authorised by alternator < at 1).
Note:
–Statuses ET017, ET018 and ET019 are indicated by the UCH (see conformity check of air conditioning
function: Section 62A).
–The values given below are average values. The UCH calculates the number of passenger compartment
heating resistors to trigger (ET017 number of RCH required).
AFTER REPAIRRepeat the conformity check from the start.
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT VENTILATION SUB-FUNCTION (CONTINUED)
Order FunctionParameter or Status
checked or Action Display and Notes Fault finding
3Passenger
compartment
blowerPR019:Passenger
compartment
blower PWM
settingSpeed 0 = 0%
Speed 8 = 100%
Note: The PWM signal
is a modulated control
voltage used to control
the heating/ventilation
fan power module for
the passenger
compartment.If there is a fault or for more
information (to find the
intermediate speed
percentages), refer to the
fault finding procedure
for this parameter.
Note: If the parameter
varies correctly but the
passenger compartment
blower does not work: refer
to ALP 5.
ET141:Passenger
compartment
blowerRUNNING or
STOPPED depending
on user requestIf there is a fault, refer to the
fault finding procedure
for this status.
4Air flapsPR012:Mixing flap
position0% = Max. cold
position (15 ˚C)
100% = Max. hot
position (27 ˚C)If there is a fault, refer to the
fault finding procedure
for this parameter.
ET062:Recirculation
flap positionOPEN if the flap is in
the exterior air position
CLOSED if the flap is
in the recirculation
positionIn the event of a fault, refer
to the interpretation of
this status.
PR011:Distribution flap
positionfrom 0% to 100%.
Note:
0% = Air vents only
position
100% = De-icing
positionIf there is a fault or for more
information (various flap
opening values according to
the user selection), refer to
the fault finding
procedure for this
parameter.
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HEATING SUB-FUNCTION
NOTESOnly carry out this conformity check after a full check with the diagnostic tool (fault
reading and configuration checks).
Test conditions: engine off, ignition on (forced 12 V After ignition).
Air conditioning off (air conditioning compressor not triggered).
Special note:
The various conformity checks
for the air conditioning function are explained in the
Introduction section.
Order FunctionParameter or Status
checked or Action Display and Notes Fault finding
1Mixing motorPR012:Mixing flap
position0% = Max cold position
(15 ˚C)
100% = Max hot
position (27 ˚C)If there is a fault, refer to the
fault finding procedure
for this parameter.
2Heated rear
screenET086:Heated rear
screen: manual
modeACTIVE: De-icing
button at the bottom of
the control panel
pressed.
INACTIVE the
opposite.In the event of a fault, refer
to the interpretation of
this status.
ET085:Heated rear
screen:
automatic modeACTIVE: De-icing
button at the top of the
control panel pressed
(Clear view function).
INACTIVE the
opposite.If there is a fault, refer to the
fault finding procedure
for this status.
3Passenger
compartment
blowerPR001:Interior
temperatureX = interior
temperature ± 5 ˚C
(invalid value: 87.5 ˚C).If there is a fault, refer to the
fault finding procedure
for this parameter.
PR121:Blown air
temperature
setting0 < X < 80 ˚CIf there is a fault, refer to the
fault finding procedure
for this parameter.
4TemperatureET141:Passenger
compartment
blowerRUNNING
or
STORED
depending on user
requestIf there is a fault, refer to the
fault finding procedure
for this status.
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MAIN SCREEN
NOTESOnly carry out this conformity check after a full check with the diagnostic tool (fault
reading and configuration checks).
Test conditions: engine off, ignition on (forced 12 V After ignition).
Air conditioning off (air conditioning compressor not triggered).
Special note:
The various conformity checks for the air conditioning function are explained in the
Introduction section.
Note:
This page lists the statuses and parameters provided by the climate control computer
but which are not associated with the four sub-functions given in the conformity check
(PASSENGER COMPARTMENT VENTILATION, COLD LOOP, USER SELECTION
and HEATING sub-functions).
Order FunctionParameter or Status
checked or Action Display and Notes Fault finding
1Electrical
suppliesPR092:Battery voltage10.5 < X < 14.4 VIn the event of a fault, see
the interpretation of this
parameter
ET007:+ after ignition
computer feedABSENT: Ignition off.
PRESENT: Ignition on.In the event of a fault, refer
to the interpretation of
this status.
ET002:+ 12 V side
lightsABSENT: Side lights
off.
PRESENT: Side lights
on.In the event of a fault,
consult the interpretation
of this status (see 87B,
Passenger compartment
connection unit).
PR122:Night-time
lighting level6% = minimum lighting
level.
99% = maximum
lighting level.
(side lights off: 102%)In the event of a fault, refer
to the interpretation of
parameter PR111 Lighting
dimmer voltage (see 83A,
Instrument panel).
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ALP 11 Unpleasant odours in the passenger compartment
NOTESOnly consult this customer complaint after a complete check using the
diagnostic tool.
Check that the cabin filter is not blocked or damaged.
Replace it if necessary.
Is the fault still present?
YES
Check that the condensation drain ring (water from the
evaporator) is not obstructed (under the body).
Repair if necessary.
Is the fault still present?
YES
Check the sealing of the heating unit in relation to the engine
compartment:
–Foam seal on the heater matrix coolant pipes fitted and in
good condition.
–Rubber seal on the radiator tank fitted and in good condition
(seal under the bonnet separating the engine compartment
from the windscreen aperture).
–Drain valve on the radiator tank fitted and in good condition.
Repair if necessary.
Is the fault still present?
YES
Remove the cabin filter to apply air conditioning system
cleaner using an extension pipe on the evaporator.
Spray the entire contents of the aerosol.
Leave the product to work for 15 minutes.
NO
NO
NOEnd of fault finding procedure.
End of fault finding procedure.
End of fault finding procedure.
AFTER REPAIRPerform a complete check using the diagnostic tool.
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