ABS RENAULT TWINGO 2009 2.G Heating And Air Conditioning - Climate Control Workshop Manual

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Fault finding - Introduction

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4. FAULT FINDING PROCEDURE (CONTINUED)
Wiring check
Fault finding problems
Disconnecting the connectors and/or manipulating the wiring harness may temporarily remove the cause of a fault.
Electrical measurements of voltage, resistance and insulation are generally correct, especially if the fault is not
present when the analysis is made (stored fault).
Visual inspection of the connection:
●Check that the connector is connected correctly and that the male and female parts of the connection are
correctly coupled.
Visual inspection of the area around the connection:
●Check the condition of the mounting (pin, strap, adhesive tape, etc.) if the connectors are attached to the
vehicle.
●Check that there is no damage to the wiring trim (sheath, foam, adhesive tape, etc.) near the wiring.
●Check that there is no damage to the electrical wires at the connector outlets, in particular on the
insulating material (wear, cuts, burns, etc.).
Disconnect the connector to continue the checks.
Visual inspection of the plastic casing:
●Check that there is no mechanical damage (casing crushed, cracked, broken, etc.), in particular to the
fragile components (lever, lock, openings, etc.).
●Check that there is no heat damage (casing melted, darker, deformed, etc.).
●Check that there are no stains (grease, mud, liquid, etc.).
Visual inspection of the metal contacts:
(The female contact is called CLIP. The male contact is called TAB.)
●Check that there are no bent contacts (the contact is not inserted correctly and can come out of the back
of the connector). The spring contact of the connector when the wire is gently pulled.
●Check that there is no damage (folded tabs, clips open too wide, blackened or melted contact, etc.).
●Check that there is no oxidation on the metal contacts. Note:
Carry out each requested check visually. Do not remove a connector if it is not required.
Note:
Repeated connections and disconnections alter the functionality of the connectors and increase the risk of poor
electrical contact. Limit the number of connections/disconnections as much as possible.
Note:
The check is carried out on the 2 parts of the connection. There may be two types of connections:
–Connector / Connector
–Connector / Device

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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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Fault finding - Conformity check62B
MAIN SCREEN
NOTESOnly carry out this conformity check after a full check using the diagnostic tool
(fault reading and configuration checks).
Application conditions: engine stopped with ignition on (12 V APC), AIR
CONDITIONING OFF (air conditioning compressor not activated).
Note:
This page lists the statuses and parameters provided by the climate control computer
but which are not associated with the three sub-functions given in the conformity
check (PASSENGER COMPARTMENT VENTILATION, COLD LOOP and HEATING
sub-functions).
FunctionParameter or Status
checked or ActionDisplay and Notes Fault finding
Electrical suppliesPR092:Battery voltage10.5 V < X <14.4 VIn the event of a fault, see the
interpretation of this
parameter.
ET083:+ 12 V after
ignition present ABSENT: 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, refer to the
interpretation of this status.
PR122:Night lighting
level15 % = minimum
lighting level
99 % = maximum
lighting level
(side lights
off: 102 %)In the event of a fault, refer to the
interpretation of this status.
Note:
This parameter is displayed via
the climate control computer but
is generated by the instrument
panel.

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Fault finding - Conformity check62B
MAIN SCREEN
NOTESOnly carry out this conformity check after a full check using the diagnostic tool
(fault reading and configuration checks).
Application conditions: engine running, AIR CONDITIONING ON (air conditioning
compressor activated).
This page lists the statuses and parameters provided by the climate control computer
but which are not associated with the three sub-functions given in the conformity
check (PASSENGER COMPARTMENT VENTILATION, COLD LOOP and HEATING
sub-functions).
Order FunctionParameter or Status
checked or ActionDisplay and Notes Fault finding
1Electrical
suppliesPR092:Battery voltage10.5 V < X <14.4 VIn the event of a fault, see
the interpretation of this
parameter.
ET083:+ 12 V after
ignition present 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, refer
to the interpretation of this
status.
PR122:Night lighting
levelBetween 15 % (minimum
lighting level) and 99 %
(maximum lighting level)
(side lights off: 102 %)In the event of a fault,
consult the interpretation
of this parameter
Note:
This parameter is displayed
by the climate control
computer but is generated
by the instrument panel.

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Fault finding - Status summary table

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ET002
+ 12 V SIDE LIGHTS FEED
NOTESNone
This status indicates the presence of + 12 V side lights feed on connection LPD of component 419.
If ET002 displays ABSENT when the side light are lit, check for + 12 V between connection LPD and the earth
connection NAM of component 419.
If + 12 V is present on connection LPD and ET002 displays ABSENT.
If the status does not operate, carry out fault finding on the UCH (see 87B, UCH).
If + 12 V is not present on connection LPD, consult ALP No. 13.
AFTER REPAIRRepeat the conformity check from the start.
CLIM_V44_ET012

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Fault finding - Interpretation of statuses

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ET083
+ 12 V AFTER IGNITION PRESENT
NOTESUse the Wiring Diagram Technical Note for the New Twingo.
This status indicates activation of + 12 V APC by the UCH via the multiplex line.
When the ignition is off, the status displays ABSENT.
When the ignition is on, the status displays PRESENT.
If the status does not operate, carry out fault finding on the UCH (see 87B, UCH).
AFTER REPAIRRepeat the conformity check from the start.
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ALP 13
CONTINUED
Switch off the ignition and turn off the side lights.
Disconnect the connectors of components 101, 1081, 1222, 1391, 319, 184, 1390, 261, 653, 1016 and 419 of
connection LPD (see Wiring Diagrams Technical Note, Twingo 2 passenger compartment fuse board,
component code 1016, connection code LPD).
Check the insulation, continuity and the absence of interference resistance of connection LPD between
components 419 and 1016.
If the connection is faulty (see Technical Note 6015A, Repairing electrical wiring, Wiring: Precautions for the
repair), repair the wiring, otherwise replace the wiring.
YES
If the check does not reveal any electrical faults, check the conformity of the components on connection LPD
(component in short circuit, etc.)
Check the condition and position of fuse F42 (10 A) in the passenger compartment fuse box.
Consult section 81C Fuses.
Repair if necessary.
Is the fault still present?
YES
Contact the Techline.
NOEnd of fault finding procedure.
AFTER REPAIRCarry out a complete check with the diagnostic tool.