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AIR CONDITIONING
77 11 315 302 FEBRUARY 2002 EDITION ANGLAISE
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in the production of the various component units and accessories from which his
vehicles are constructed.
© RENAULT 2002
This Workshop Repair Manual concerns CLIO II phase 2 vehicles
(1.6 16V K4M engine) specified below:
Manufacture Technical
Vehicle type Market Marketed names
(1) Specification
Renault Symbol
Turkey specification Non- (Russia)
Turkey (R) Worldwide
– Clio 4-door with boot multiplex Renault Clio
for the rest of the world
● Central Europe:
Renault Thalia
Hungary, Slovenia,
(Central European
CCEE Specification Non- Slovakia, Czech
Turkey (R) countries and Greece)
– Clio 4-door with boot multiplex Republic, Poland
Renault Symbol
● Greece
(DOM TOM)
● DOM TOM
Saudi Arabia,
Non-
Persian Gulf specification Bahrain, Dubai, Arab
Turkey (R) multiplex Renault Clio
– Clio 4-door with boot Emirates, Kuwait,
Oman, Qatar
Mexico specification Non-

Mexico Mexico Renault Clio
– Clio 5-door multiplex
Columbia - Venezuela
specification Non- Colombia
Colombia (M) Renault Symbol
– Clio 5-door multiplex Venezuela
– Clio 4-door with boot
Southern Cone Common

Market Specification Argentina (L) Non- Argentina
Renault Clio
– Clio 5-door Brazil (J) multiplex Brazil
– Clio 4-door with boot
(1) Manufacture: country of manufacture.

The letter in brackets indicates the factory code which appears as the first character of the fabrication number on the
vehicle plate.
For more information on the choice of Workshop Repair Manuals for the CLIO II range, refer to
Technical Note 3627A.
Air conditioning
Contents
Page
62A AIR CONDITIONING

Introduction 62A-1
Customer complaint 62A-2
Fault finding chart 62A-3
162A AIR CONDITIONING
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Manual Fault finding - Introduction 62A
This document contains generic fault finding procedures that apply to all manual climate control
computers fitted to the Clio II export version.
To carry out fault finding on this system, it is essential to have the following items:
– This section of the Fault finding Workshop Repair Manual,
– the electrical circuit diagram of the function for the vehicle concerned,
– a multimeter.
GENERAL APPROACH TO FAULT FINDING
– Locate the Fault finding documents corresponding to the system identified.

– Include information contained in the introductory sections.
SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
The cold loop is controlled by the injection computer and the heating and ventilation mixing and distribution are
manually controlled, therefore the climate control computer does not record any faults that can be processed by
the diagnostic tool.
All faults related to the cold loop, compressor, pressure switch, fan assembly, charge circuit, are diagnosed by the
injection computer, to which air conditioning circuit operation requests are transmitted on behalf of the climate
control computer. See Injection computer fault finding for a complete fault finding operation on the cold loop.
This note covers only looking for faults as a result of customer complaints.
DEALING WITH CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS
This section has fault finding charts, which suggest a series of possible causes of the problem. These lines of
research are only to be used when the climate control system is not functioning correctly and after a complete
fault finding procedure on the cold loop by means of the injection diagnostic has been performed.
COMPUTER CONNECTOR CORRESPONDENCES:

– Green computer 15-track connector: connector A.
– Black computer 10-track connector: connector B.
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Manual Fault finding - Customer complaints 62A
Before working on the vehicle, check that the customer is using the air conditioning
NOTES
system correctly.
FAULTY AIR DISTRIBUTION
FAULTY AIR DISTRIBUTION CHART 1
AIR FLOW FAULT CHART 2
INEFFICIENT WINDSCREEN DEMISTING CHART 3
POOR VENTILATION PERFORMANCE CHART 4
NO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT VENTILATION CHART 5
NO AIR RECIRCULATION CHART 6
FAULTY HEATING
NO HEATING OR INADEQUATE HEATING CHART 7
TOO MUCH HOT AIR CHART 8
NO COOL AIR CHART 9
AIR TOO COLD CHART 10
POOR AIR CONDITIONING PERFORMANCE CHART 11
HEATING INADEQUATE IN THE REAR CHART 12
FUMES IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
UNPLEASANT ODOURS IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CHART 13
WATER IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
WATER IS PRESENT IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CHART 14
FAULTY CONTROL PANEL
NO CONTROL PANEL LIGHTING CHART 15
CONTROLS STIFF CHART 16
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Manual Fault finding - Fault finding chart 62A
CHART 1 Faulty air distribution
NOTES
system correctly.
Switch the passenger compartment blower to

full, the temperature control to maximum heat or
maximum cold, and operate the air distribution
control.
Check that the air outlet is the one selected.
Air distribution is correct.
Is the customer complaint confirmed? NO
If necessary, explain again to the
customer how the system works.
YES
Check visually or by touch, on the right-hand

side of the air distribution unit, that moving the
control moves the sprockets and the lever.
Check the air distribution flap control
Does it move? NO cable adjustment, the air ducts and the
air vents.
YES
If the fault persists, remove the air

Check the connection of the cable to the air distribution unit and check the
distribution unit and the control panel and check distribution flaps.
the condition of the cable and its retainer. Repair if necessary.
Is it correct? NO Change the control cable or repair the

connection of the cable (clip) or
change the faulty part (control panel or
YES
distribution unit).
AFTER REPAIR Check that the system is operating correctly.
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CHART 1
CONTINUED
YES
Check the condition of the moving parts

(sprockets, levers etc.) on the air distribution unit
and the control panel.
Repair if possible, otherwise replace
Is it correct? NO
the distribution unit or the control
panel.
YES
Remove the air distribution unit and check the

distribution flaps.
Repair or replace the assembly.
End of fault finding.
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CHART 2 Air flow fault
system correctly.
NOTES Special notes:
– the resistor unit and the blower are located under the windscreen aperture on the
passenger side.
Does the passenger compartment blower with

its four speeds work correctly? NO Repair, see CHART 5.
YES
Check that the air circuit (particle filter, scuttle panel grille, air vents and extractors etc.) is not blocked.
Check that the blower casing is in good condition and is fixed in its position.
Repair, clean or replace the particle filter if necessary.
Ensure that the blower unit is properly airtight.

Repair if necessary.
Check that the air recirculation flap is not stuck in air recirculation position using CHART 6.
Does the problem disappear when the air Ensure that all the air vents are open.
distribution is changed? YES
If the fault persists, refer to CHART 1.
NO
Check the condition of the black 15-track connector of the

resistor unit.
If necessary, repair or replace the connector.
Check the after ignition feeds in track 11 of connector A and on tracks A4 and A5 of connector B of the air
conditioning control panel, and the earths on track 9 of connector A of the air conditioning control panel and
on tracks 14 and 15 of the resistor unit.
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CHART 2
CONTINUED
YES
Check that the speed selector on the control panel is in correct working order, making sure that there is an after
ignition feed on tracks B5, B4, B1 and A1, A2 of connector B of the control panel respectively for speeds 1,
2, 3 and 4, with the connector connected.
Disconnect connector B from the control panel and check the insulation, continuity and lack of interference
resistance on the following connections:
control panel connector B track B5 track 3 resistor unit 15-track connector
control panel connector B track A1 track 12 resistor unit 15-track connector
Replace the resistor unit if the resistance is not

approximately:
speed 1 (track 3 and 5): 2.0 Ω ± 0.2 Ω
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CHART 3 Inefficient windscreen demisting
Special notes:
NOTES check that the inside of the windows are not dirty, as this reduces the efficiency of the
demister.
Check that the air extractors are not blocked.

Is the fault still present? NO End of fault finding.
YES
Check that there are no water leaks into the

passenger compartment which would
significantly increase the humidity and reduce
the effectiveness of the demisting.
Repair if necessary (see CHART 14).
YES
Is it an air distribution problem? YES See CHART 1.
NO
Is it an air flow problem? YES See CHART 2.
NO
Is it a heater performance problem? YES See CHART 7.
NO
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CHART 3
CONTINUED
Check that the water condenser outlet is not blocked.

Check that the recirculation flap is not blocked (see CHART 6).
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CHART 4 Ventilation performance poor
NOTES
system correctly.
Is the air flow correct? NO See CHART 2.
YES
Is the air distribution correct? NO See CHART 1.
YES
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CHART 5 No passenger compartment ventilation
system correctly.
– the resistor unit and the blower are located under the windscreen aperture on the
passenger side.
Check that the fuses are in good condition.

Check the condition of the black 15-track connector of the resistor unit.
Check the after ignition feeds on track 11 of connector A and on tracks A4 and A5 of connector B of the
control panel, and earths on track 9 of connector A of the control panel and on tracks 14 and 15 of the black
15-track connector of the resistor unit.
Check that the speed selector on the control panel is in correct working order, making sure that there is an after
ignition feed on tracks B5, B4, B1 and A1, A2 of connector B of the control panel respectively for speeds 1,
2, 3 and 4, with the connector connected.
Disconnect the connector from the control panel and check the insulation, continuity and lack of
interference resistance on the following connections:
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CHART 5
CONTINUED
Replace the resistor unit if the resistance is not approximately:

Check the condition of the black 2-track connector of the resistor unit.
Disconnect the connector from the resistor unit and check the insulation, continuity and absence of
interference resistance on the connections:
resistor unit black 15-track connector tracks 3, 4 and 5 red wire of the passenger
compartment blower
resistor unit black 15-track connector tracks 14 and 15 black wire of the passenger
compartment blower
Remove the engine cooling fan and check its resistance.

Replace the fan if the resistance is not approximately: 0.2 Ω < R > 1 Ω.
Ensure that the fan blades have not broken or slipped out of position.
Replace the fan assembly if necessary.
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CHART 6 No air recirculation
system correctly.
– the resistor unit, the blower and the recirculation flap are located under the
windscreen aperture on the passenger side.
Check that the fuses are in good condition.

Check either visually or by listening that the

recirculation flap is in correct working order.
Is the flap functioning? YES Check the seals and the condition of
the air ducts, the recirculation flap and
the air vents making sure that they are
NO not blocked.
control panel, and earths on track 9 of connector A of the control panel and on tracks 14 and 15 of the black
15-track connector of the resistor unit.
Check the condition of the black 15-track

connector of the resistor unit.
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CHART 6
CONTINUED
control panel connector A track 15 track 2 resistor unit 15-track connector
control panel connector A track 14 track 1 resistor unit 15-track connector
Ensure the continuity of the resistor unit connections:

resistor unit 15-track connector track 1 track 1 of the resistor unit 2-track connector
resistor unit 15-track connector track 2 track 2 of the resistor unit 2-track connector
Replace the resistor unit if the connections are not confirmed.
Check the resistance between tracks 1 and 2 of the black 2-track connector of the resistor unit.
If the resistance is not approximately 38 Ω ± 0.2 Ω remove the fan assembly to access the air recirculation
motor.
Check the condition of the recirculation motor, and its supply harness.
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FAULT
FINDING No heating or inadequate heating
CHART 7
NOTES
system correctly.
Is the air flow correct? NO See CHART 2 Air flow fault.
YES
Is the air distribution correct? NO See CHART 1 Air distribution fault.
YES
With the engine warm, turn the heating on full. If necessary, explain again to the
Is the delivery air hot? YES customer how the system works.
NO
Check the condition and adjustment of the

mixing flap control cables.
Check the condition and correct working of the

mixing flap.
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CHART 7
CONTINUED
Check the seals and the condition of the air

ducts, the recirculation flap and the air vents
making sure that they are not blocked.
YES
Are the heater matrix pipes on the bulkhead Carry out a check on the coolant
hot? NO
circuit and ensure that the
thermostatic valve opens at the correct
temperature.
YES Replace the valve if necessary.
Is the fault still present?
YES NO
Check that the heater matrix is not blocked, and clean or replace if necessary.
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CHART 8 Too hot
NOTES
system correctly.
YES
YES
Check the condition and adjustment of the

mixing flap control cable.
Check the condition and working order of the

mixing flap.
Check the seals and the condition of the air

ducts, the recirculation flap and the air vents
making sure that they are not blocked.
Carry out a check on the coolant circuit and

ensure that the thermostatic valve opens at the
correct temperature.
Replace the valve if necessary.
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CHART 8
CONTINUED
Check that the recirculation flap is in the

external air position.
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CHART 9 No cool air
NOTES
system correctly.
YES
YES
Check for possible leaks in the air conditioning circuit.
Check the amount of refrigerant fluid (660 g ± 35 g).
Check the condition of the air conditioning compressor belt and its tension.
Check the condition of the fuses.

Check the condition of the control panel connector and the injection computer connectors.
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CHART 9
CONTINUED
control panel connector A track 12 injection computer
(refer to the diagram for the vehicle and year of make in question)
control panel connector A track 13 track 9 15-track resistor unit connector
With the engine running, the air conditioning

operating and at least one ventilation speed
selected, check for a 12 volts supply to track 12
of connector A of the control panel in order to
confirm that the request for air conditioning has
been sent from the control panel to the injection Perform a complete check of the
computer. components making up the air
conditioning system, by carrying out
Is there a feed? YES fault finding on the injection system.
NO
control panel, as well as the earth on track 9 of connector A of the control panel.
If the fault persists, replace the climate control computer.
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FAULT
FINDING Air too cold
CHART 10
NOTES
system correctly.
YES
YES
Check the condition and adjustment of the mixing flap control cable.
Check the condition and the seals of the mixing flap.
Check the engine temperature is rising correctly.

If necessary, check and bleed the cooling circuit.
With the engine running and air conditioning switched off

check that there is no air conditioning request from the control
panel to the injection computer on track 12 connector A of the
climate control computer.
If there a feed? YES Replace the control

panel.
NO
Check the injection system using the diagnostic tool.
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FAULT
FINDING Poor air conditioning performance
CHART 11
NOTES
system correctly.
YES
YES
Check the condition and tension of the air conditioning

compressor belt. NO End of fault finding.
YES
Check for possible leaks in the air conditioning system.
Check the amount of refrigerant fluid (660 g ± 35 g).
Check that the recirculation flap is in correct working order.

Check the condition and adjustment of the control cable if necessary.
Check that the mixing flap is in correct working order.
If the fault persists check the injection system using the End of fault finding.
diagnostic tool.
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CHART 12 Rear seat heating inadequate (depending on equipment level)
NOTES None.
YES
YES
Check that the rear air vents at the rear of the NO Clear the air outlets.
central console are not blocked.
YES
Remove the central console and check that the

connection and sealing between the air
distribution unit and the heating duct to the rear
seats is correct.
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CHART 13 Unpleasant odours in the passenger compartment
NOTES None.
Check that the passenger compartment filter is

not blocked or worn.
Replace it if necessary.
YES
Ensure that the evaporator outlet pipe is not

blocked.
YES
Check that the heating unit is completely tight

and there are no leaks into the engine
compartment.
NO End of fault finding.
YES
Place the vehicle on a lift.

Run an extension through the evaporator outlet
pipe to apply the air conditioning freshener.
Spray the entire contents of the can.
Leave the freshener to work for 15 minutes.
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CHART 14 Water present in the passenger compartment
NOTES None.
Pressurise the cooling circuit.
Is there any coolant leaking into the vehicle? YES Repair.
NO
Ensure that the evaporator outlet pipe is not

blocked.
YES
The problem may be caused by ice in the

evaporator.
Does the customer complain of water droplets
spraying out of the air vents? NO The leak is not coming from the air
conditioning system.
YES
Repair.
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CHART 15 No control panel lighting
Special notes:
– the control panel only lights up when the side lights are switched on.
NOTES
– there is a shunt in place of the dimmer on models with manual air conditioning
systems.
Check the connection and conditionof the connectors coming from the control panel.
control panel connector A track 8 track 3 of the dimmer
earth track 1 of the dimmer
YES NO
With the side lights lit, check for a supply on End of fault finding.
track 7 connector A of the control panel.
Disconnect the connector from the control panel and check the insulation, continuity and lack of interference
resistance on the following connection:
control panel connector A track 13 + side lights (refer to the diagram for the vehicle and
year of make in question).
YES NO
Replace the control panel. End of fault finding.
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FAULT
FINDING Controls stiff
CHART 16
This customer complaint applies to both manual controls, the air distribution control
NOTES
and the mixing control.
Check the routing of the control cable.

Eliminate possible stresses (bending,
restraining).
YES
Unfasten the cable on the side of the fan and

check the manoeuvrability of each part, control
button and flap control.
Is it correct? NO Replace the control panel or the flap

unit.
YES
If the fault persists, replace the flap control

cable.
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62A AIR CONDITIONING

GENERAL APPROACH TO FAULT FINDING

– Locate the Fault finding documents corresponding to the system identified.

SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

DEALING WITH CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS

COMPUTER CONNECTOR CORRESPONDENCES:

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FAULTY AIR DISTRIBUTION

FAULTY AIR DISTRIBUTION CHART 1

AIR FLOW FAULT CHART 2

INEFFICIENT WINDSCREEN DEMISTING CHART 3

POOR VENTILATION PERFORMANCE CHART 4

NO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT VENTILATION CHART 5

NO AIR RECIRCULATION CHART 6

NO HEATING OR INADEQUATE HEATING CHART 7

TOO MUCH HOT AIR CHART 8

NO COOL AIR CHART 9

AIR TOO COLD CHART 10

POOR AIR CONDITIONING PERFORMANCE CHART 11

HEATING INADEQUATE IN THE REAR CHART 12

FUMES IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

UNPLEASANT ODOURS IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CHART 13

WATER IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

WATER IS PRESENT IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CHART 14

FAULTY CONTROL PANEL

NO CONTROL PANEL LIGHTING CHART 15

CONTROLS STIFF CHART 16

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Switch the passenger compartment blower to

Check visually or by touch, on the right-hand

If the fault persists, remove the air

Is it correct? NO Change the control cable or repair the

AFTER REPAIR Check that the system is operating correctly.

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Check the condition of the moving parts

Remove the air distribution unit and check the

End of fault finding.

AFTER REPAIR Check that the system is operating correctly.

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Does the passenger compartment blower with

Ensure that the blower unit is properly airtight.

Check the condition of the black 15-track connector of the

AFTER REPAIR Check that the system is operating correctly.

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Replace the resistor unit if the resistance is not

End of fault finding.

AFTER REPAIR Check that the system is operating correctly.

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Check that the air extractors are not blocked.

Is the fault still present? NO End of fault finding.

Check that there are no water leaks into the

Is the fault still present? NO End of fault finding.

Is it an air distribution problem? YES See CHART 1.

Is it an air flow problem? YES See CHART 2.

Is it a heater performance problem? YES See CHART 7.

AFTER REPAIR Check that the system is operating correctly.

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Check that the water condenser outlet is not blocked.

End of fault finding.