Alfa Romeo2016–2018

MiTo 1.3 JTD 330A1.000: Common faults & known problems

Common faults & known problems

2 known faults documented in workshop bulletins. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.

Other

2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.

Poor performance or failure of AC system

Overview

Affects
All models with air conditioning (AC), VIN →1134577.
Remedy
Fit modified part
Parts
3 parts

Cause

Refrigerant leak from AC pipe seal rings.

Repair

  1. Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
  2. If no fault(s) found: Fit modified AC pipe seal rings. Recharge AC system with correct quantity of refrigerant.
Parts3 parts
Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
Seal ring108778871
Seal ring108779802
Seal ring108781801

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.

Poor performance or failure of AC system

Overview

Affects
All models with 0.9/1.3/1.4 engines and air conditioning (AC).
Remedy
Fit modified part
Parts
2 parts

Cause

Failure of AC condenser.

Repair

  1. Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
  2. If no fault(s) found: Fit modified AC condenser Recharge AC system with correct quantity of refrigerant.
Parts2 parts
Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
AC condenser (petrol models with non-turbocharged engines)505265141
AC condenser (except petrol models with non-turbocharged engines)505265151

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.

Glossary

Technical terms used in this guide.

VIN
Vehicle identification number — 17 characters, found at the base of the windscreen and on the V5C logbook
AC
Air conditioning — the system that cools the cabin
Refrigerant
The gas/liquid that carries heat in the air-conditioning system

Frequently asked questions

What are the common faults with the Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.3 JTD?

This guide contains two workshop bulletins for the Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.3 JTD. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.

Does every Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.3 JTD have these faults?

No. These are patterns documented across the model by workshops, not predictions for an individual vehicle. Where a fault applies only to certain vehicles or VIN ranges, that is listed with the fault.

Can I check for Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.3 JTD faults myself?

Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.

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