Fiat Bravo Quiz
Heating

Heater troubleshooting

In this manual: Heating
Dear Reader — 1Engine — 35Engine lubrication — 3Engine cooling — 10Ignition/spark plugs — 14Fuel system — 10Petrol fuel injection — 13Diesel injection system — 13Exhaust system — 7Clutch — 7Transmission / Gearshift / Automatic Transmission — 5Front Axle — 11Rear axle — 4Steering — 9Wheel alignment — 1Brake system — 22Wheels and tyres — 10Body — 34Heating — 6Electrical system — 39Lighting system — 14Instruments — 7Windscreen wiper system — 8Vehicle care / tools — 6Jump Starting / Towing the Vehicle — 3Jacking up the vehicle — 1Fiat Bravo / Brava Maintenance Schedule — 1Maintenance — 38Wiring diagrams — 5
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Fault Cause Remedy
Heater blower does not run. Blower motor fuse faulty.

Blower switch faulty.

Electric motor faulty.

 Check blower fuse, replace if necessary.

Check whether voltage is present at blower resistors. If not, remove and check blower switch.

Check blower motor.
Heater blower does not run in only one speed setting. Blower resistor faulty. Replace connector plate.
Insufficient heating output. Coolant level too low.

Heater control stiff or faulty.

Heat exchanger leaking or clogged.
  • Check coolant level, top up coolant if necessary.
  • Check heater control, replace Bowden cable if necessary.
  • Replace heat exchanger (workshop job).
Heater cannot be switched off. Heater control stiff or faulty.
  • Check heater control, replace Bowden cable if necessary.
Noise from the area of the heater blower. Dirt or leaves have entered.

Fan wheel unbalanced, bearing defective.
  • Remove blower, clean it, clean the air duct.
  • Remove blower motor and check for smooth running.

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