Other
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Poor performance or failure of AC system
Overview
- Remedy
- Fit modified part
- Parts
- 3 parts
Cause
Refrigerant leak from AC pipe seal rings.
Repair
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Fit modified AC pipe seal rings. Recharge AC system with correct quantity of refrigerant.
Parts3 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Seal ring | 10877887 | 1 |
| Seal ring | 10877980 | 2 |
| Seal ring | 10878180 | 1 |
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
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Fit modified AC condenser Recharge AC system with correct quantity of refrigerant.
Parts2 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| AC condenser (petrol models with non-turbocharged engines) | 50526514 | 1 |
| AC condenser (except petrol models with non-turbocharged engines) | 50526515 | 1 |
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.