RENAULT TWINGO RS 2009 2.G Heating And Air Conditioning - Manual Air Conditioning User Guide

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–High and low pressure pipes:
●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.
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
Figure 6: Cold loop pipes
●HEATING COMPONENTS
–Heater matrix:
The external air entering the heating and air conditioning device (HVAC) is heated by the heater matrix.

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–Passenger compartment heating resistors (depending on the equipment level):
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).
ACTUATORS
–Air distribution flap:
This flap enables the air flowing into the passenger compartment to be directed.
–Air mixing flap:
This flap mixes the air in order to meet the temperature requirements of the occupants.
–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.
These three flaps are controlled by a cable.
●OTHERS
–Passenger compartment blower unit:
The passenger compartment blower unit is controlled by the Resistive Blower Dimmer Module (MVPR).

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Resistive Blower Dimmer Module (MVPR)
1Thermal fuse
2Fan assembly connector
3Connector to Control panel
The passenger compartment blower unit is used to vary the rate at which air is blown into the passenger
compartment, depending on the requirements of the customer.
–Cooling fan assembly:
The cooling fan assembly motor is normally used in order to promote heat exchange in the condenser and therefore
improve the performance of the air conditioning system. Activation of the air conditioning fan unit depends, among
other things, on the vehicle speed and high pressure in the loop.
–Air pipes:
The air flows into an open air inlet scoop towards the exterior. Therefore there must be enough air flow for it to be
channelled into the passenger compartment. This flow can be created by the vehicle speed (in non-recirculation
mode) or by activating the blower. The air flowing into the passenger compartment is protected by a grille and a rain
shield in order to prevent foreign bodies and water from entering. The air is then distributed inside the passenger
compartment.
Passenger compartment air pipes
1Air inlet
2De-icing
3Right-hand air vent
4Left-hand air vent
5Centre air vents
6Left-hand footwell vent
7Right-hand footwell vent

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Summary diagram of all the components of the air conditioning system
1Evaporator
2Temperature sensor
3Compressor
4Condenser
5Fan assembly
6Pressure switch
7Dehydration canister
8Expansion valve
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Layout of the air conditioning function:
The “air conditioning” function is divided between two computers. These two computers are connected by the CAN
multiplex network; the connection between the air conditioning control panel and the UCH is provided by a wire
connection.
The air conditioning control panel interprets the driver's demands.
The UCH sends the request for compressor activation to the injection system.
The injection computer controls the passenger compartment heating resistors (depending on the equipment).
It authorises or denies compressor activation depending on the vehicle operation and refrigerant pressure.
Air conditioning control panel: front panel
Passenger compartment ventilation and heating control rear panel
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General operation
The air conditioning system is composed of four sub-functions: heating, cold loop, passenger compartment
ventilation and user selection. Fault finding on the air conditioning is performed in two different ways using the
diagnostic tool.
The first procedure consists of performing fault finding on each computer which allows dialogue to be established
with just one computer (select the UCH computer).
The second procedure consists of performing fault finding on each function which allows communication with both
computers of the air conditioning function.
Description of the sub-functions:
Heater sub-system: this sub-system includes everything relating to the production of warm air in the vehicle and
management of the heated rear screen.
The UCH computer controls the rear screen de-icing.
The injection computer manages passenger compartment heating resistor actuation
Cold loop sub-system: this sub-system includes everything involved in the production of cold air in the vehicle.
The computers concerned include:
The injection computer, which authorises compressor activation and controls the compressor and motor-driven fan
assemblies.
The UCH, which authorises or denies the request for compressor activation from the air conditioning control panel to
the injection computer in accordance with the condition of the passenger compartment blower and the exterior
temperature (depending on the equipment).
User selection sub-function: This sub-function includes everything used to transmit the user's requests (pressing
buttons). The computer involved is the UCH computer.

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Exchanges between the two air conditioning computers (manual air conditioning)
–air conditioning request
–switch on heated rear screen request (+ electric door mirrors)
–passenger compartment ventilation signal
MANUAL AIR
CONDITIONING
CONTROL PANELUCH
–Heated rear screen warning light lit
–Air conditioning warning light lit
–Air conditioning request 2
UCHINJECTION
COMPUTER
–Air conditioning authorisation
–Engine status signal

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Vehicle
multiplex
network
Heated rear screen
resistor relay
Summary of components controlled or managed by the MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING control panel:
Ventilation and air conditioning unit
Passenger
compartment
blower
Resistor
unitRecirculation
flapDistribution
flapMixing
flap
Actuator control
User control panel
User request management
(air conditioning button and
heated rear screen button
pressed)Button lighting (air conditioning
button and heated rear screen
button)Passenger compartment
blower operation signal
(running or stopped)
UCH
Transmission of air conditioning
request
Activation of the heated rear
screen request.
Key:
Wire connections =
Multiplex connections =
Mechanical connections =
(control cables)

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Vehicle
multiplex
network
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 control Sensor management
UCH
Air conditioning request
managementHeated rear screen control
management
Relay No. 1 for
the Passenger
Compartment
Heating
ResistorsRelay No. 2 for
the Passenger
Compartment
Heating
ResistorsAir conditioning
compressorEngine cooling
fan assemblyEngine
coolant
temperature
sensorRefrigerant
fluid
pressure
sensor
Actuator control Sensor management
Engine injection computer
Management of the cold loop (refrigerant pressure, engine cooling fan activation request,
compressor activation authorisation, etc.)
Key:
Wire connections =
Multiplex connections =

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ET004: AIR
CONDITIONING
AUTHORISED.
Special notes:
This flowchart shows the tracks of the
compressor engagement request.
Components which may block this
request are not listed (passenger
compartment blower operation signal
for the UCH on manual version with
AC, correct refrigerant pressure for
the injection, etc.).
If the compressor does not engage
(one of the requests is not
transmitted): carry out a conformity
check.
Compressor control flowchart:
ET029: AIR
CONDITIONING
BUTTON
ET030: AIR
CONDITIONING
REQUEST 2UCH
ET088: COMPRESSOR
ACTIVATION
REQUESTInjection computer
Air conditioning
Compressor
Key:
Multiplex signals
Wire connections