Instead of the normal bulbs, I just wired in a LED light 1 watt. It's lasted 8 years, no more headaches. The bulbs were poor lighting & popping out every few months. Done the same in the rear loading bay & one one in the cabin. All good still.
Nice little video. Helped tremendously. Small point to mention, is to not to be tempted to prize the hazard indicator switch out from the top.. it will destroy the switch (have done it before!!). Thanks. :-)
Very helpful video mate, got the job done, and when it's all un done a good chance to fit a 2nd 12v port to where the coat hook is. One observation, when removing the heater matrix and there are the three screws, only the middle one holds the unit into the chassis, the outer two keep the unit together, so you only need to remove the middle one to free the heater matrix. 👍
I haven't done this for quite awhile, but if memory serves... You just need to remove the 2 outer screws! One of these days if I need to work on the Trafic, I'll double check this detail. ;-) Edit: Yesterday refreshed my memory! In fact ONLY the central screw need to be removed. The outer two, serve only to hold the entire assembly together. No need to touch them just to replace bulbs! The simpler the better. ;-) Cheers
@@fiveminuteman I fitted a LED strip light with 3 light pods which put out 1.2 watt. I striped out the heater control knobs & fitted it inside, simply but patient job. A Bulb secret is buy cheap ones last better. My headlights & interior light are still working after 50k miles or 8 years now.
After 3 months of switching ceiling light on to change the blower direction, i finally decided to man up and change those bulbs :D Thanks for the great tutorial!
hola y gracias por el video. Tengo la misma furgoneta con el mismo motor pero en nissan primasta que es la mia pero igual todo el esquema etc, preciso de tu ayuda mi problema que tengo es el siguente: si apago contacto se queda endendido tanto la radio . los elevaluna electricos osea sin contacto puedo bajar ventanilla y subirla y tambine se quedda predida la luz del reloj Ahora bien para que se apage desconecto fusible azul situado a la derecha ariiba simbolo mas y menos de la bateria y se desconecta lo cual esto no tendria que funcionar a si , seria apagado el contacto y se tendria que apagar todo ahora bien dentro de la instalacion del caset o radio tengo varios cables y son entre otros los siguentes uno amarillo que este creo que el que va directamente a la bateria , corrigueme si estoy equivocado , rojo el que hace de funcion cuando apagamos contacto se desconecte y entre otros otroscolores etc ahroa si yo conecto rojo y amarillo se deja encendido lo anterior dicho al desconecta esto cable se apagan ok ahora bien esto cable indicado son los de la propia furgoneta , como tendria que ir al radiio , cable de la furgo rojo y amarillo con los cable de radio , esto dos conectado entre si
nice.. i have my renault trafic since a couple of years now and always wondered if heater panel is supposed to light or not.. (i bought a used car).. ill change the bulb! thank you
Just followed the guide Job done thanks 👍 one quick question the lights behind the heating / panel switch on and off with the ignition, I am assuming thats correct (probably why they blow being on so much when van running)
Great video an very helpful quick question tho changed mine recently an found my lights for heater come on with the ignition not with turning on lights. So if ignition is on lights are always on is this correct?
Need to do this on my 2003 traffic , I've changed the two bulbs which do the radio display temp etc which is easy. I have been reticent in doing the ones you've done for the exact reasons you struggled with !! Handy to know about turning thr heater control to hot to gain access to the other bulb 💡 I have air con on my van so will probably have 3 bulbs 🙈! Was impressed how calm you were when the fuse blew & the van wouldnt start !! I'd be pulling my hair out !! I did notice your display is totally different than mine as in the odometer etc. That rear heater button actually does the heated mirrors on mine. Thanks for the heads up on the bulb type! Where did you get the pack of 10 from ?
Many thanks mate, saved me alot of time! Can I ask, I saw your video on changing the clock on the dash. I have the second screen near the radio with the clock and temp , is there a way of displaying the clock on the dash as well as the second screen, do you know by any chance? Thanks
Just done mine on my 04, vivaro. Handy to watch your video. Cheers. Oh, how many bulbs light up this panel? Reason I ask, the directional control seems a bit dim.
That surely don't need any "guide". It's too easy, 3 bolts, Torx, and one "catch". That's everything that hold the seat and base to the van. If you want to separate the seat from its base. It's 4 bolts! Either case always disconnect any cable plugs. Like airbag, heated seat...
I suspect because led 'bulbs' are directional to a degree, whilst bulbs aren't. Ah well, it's better than what I had before: nothing! Thanks again mate.
I replaced the broken lights and all fuses are oke. Still the lights do not work 😬 And since I changed the lightsbulbs the boardcomputer is off and speedometers stopped also 😳
Sounds like perhaps a broken wire. Might be worth getting a meter to check you are getting power. Ive read stories about these vans where previous owners have modified the wiring alot to fix faults.
elizabeth lambrecq thanks for that and I think I mentioned that later in the video. One point I may not have mentioned is don't forget to add a small amount of grease to the heat gear wheel. Thanks for watching and have a great weekend!☺👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
R286 bulbs I used are available here amzn.to/2CCUvkV
Will these fit a 2011 van thanks
@@u.k.cheshirechap3113 i believe they are standard instrument bulbs.
Instead of the normal bulbs, I just wired in a LED light 1 watt.
It's lasted 8 years,
no more headaches.
The bulbs were poor lighting & popping out every few months.
Done the same in the rear loading bay & one one in the cabin.
All good still.
Nice little video. Helped tremendously. Small point to mention, is to not to be tempted to prize the hazard indicator switch out from the top.. it will destroy the switch (have done it before!!). Thanks. :-)
Job done changed them over bulbs had blown now back up and running can see the panel info now at night cheers for your info big help 👏
It's nice when it all lights up again👍👍
Didn't even realise they illuminated! Nice one for the video, I'll be changing mine today.
Same and same!
Thankyou 😁 Bulbs changed👌 Without you're video I wouldn't of attempted this. It's only been bugging me for 6 years 😂🚐💡
It's great when the lights work at night👍👍👍
Hello everyone, if you found this video useful then please subscribe to my channel so you don't miss future videos. Many thanks kind viewers 😉
Had my Vivaro just over a year and assumed the heater controls were unlit as always dark 🤣🤣. Will order some bulbs!
90% of us think the same😀👍👍
Very helpful video mate, got the job done, and when it's all un done a good chance to fit a 2nd 12v port to where the coat hook is. One observation, when removing the heater matrix and there are the three screws, only the middle one holds the unit into the chassis, the outer two keep the unit together, so you only need to remove the middle one to free the heater matrix. 👍
Thanks for the video! Meaning to replace these bulbs for months. Finally got the know how after watching your upload 👍🏼
Mine are all still going strong👍
This was a massive help adding another 12 volt socket for Satnav and chargers. Thanks.
V comprehensive instructions - if only everything in life was as straightforward 😊
Cheers👍👍
Cheers pal. It's people like you that make you tube worth watching. 👍🏼
Cheers mate
Lolo noticed mine dont light up on my new van tonight.thanks for the video buddy.i just assumed there was no illunination on the panel
I thought the same when i first got my van 😀
I haven't done this for quite awhile, but if memory serves... You just need to remove the 2 outer screws! One of these days if I need to work on the Trafic, I'll double check this detail. ;-)
Edit: Yesterday refreshed my memory! In fact ONLY the central screw need to be removed. The outer two, serve only to hold the entire assembly together. No need to touch them just to replace bulbs! The simpler the better. ;-)
Cheers
Just done mine now..been bugging me for years...what a difference.......
Cheers. 👍
Great stuff.👍
I have been meaning to do this for months! So glad I found your channel. Lifesaver!
Coolio👍
There is another lamp behind the LHS black lever. Mine has air con but there is a separate red light inside the unit for that
Thanks for the help man. You have given me the confidence to try this job.
This worked! You’ve made me a happy man. Thank you!
😀👍👍
Thanks for this - took 5 mins max, used my son's small fingers as well, really helpful film...
No problem and it can be fiddly but a job worth doing 👍
Did you give your son his fingers back after you were done with them?
Hi, Just replaced mine, after watching this video, thanks for posting this, great help.
No problem 😀👍
Thankyou this has been doing my head in.
No problem👍
Try LED BULBS instead, better quality of light.
@@Sub-Kuch13.13 most the led bulbs i have bought for interior lights before haven't lasted that long.
@@fiveminuteman
I fitted a LED strip light with 3 light pods which put out 1.2 watt.
I striped out the heater control knobs & fitted it inside, simply but patient job.
A Bulb secret is buy cheap ones last better.
My headlights & interior light are still working after 50k miles or 8 years now.
After 3 months of switching ceiling light on to change the blower direction, i finally decided to man up and change those bulbs :D
Thanks for the great tutorial!
Let there be light 😉
Thanks for taking the time to do this - It's been annoying me for years!
Salad Dodger no problem.
5 Minute Man ive not done it yet 7 bloody years i did not no it was bulbs i just asumed it was like that duh😣
Very helpful vid, thanks for sharing mate 👌🏻👍🏻
hola y gracias por el video. Tengo la misma furgoneta con el mismo motor pero en nissan primasta que es la mia pero igual todo el esquema etc, preciso de tu ayuda
mi problema que tengo es el siguente:
si apago contacto se queda endendido tanto la radio . los elevaluna electricos osea sin contacto puedo bajar ventanilla y subirla y tambine se quedda predida la luz del reloj
Ahora bien para que se apage desconecto fusible azul situado a la derecha ariiba simbolo mas y menos de la bateria y se desconecta lo cual esto no tendria que funcionar a si , seria apagado el contacto y se tendria que apagar todo
ahora bien dentro de la instalacion del caset o radio tengo varios cables y son entre otros los siguentes
uno amarillo que este creo que el que va directamente a la bateria , corrigueme si estoy equivocado , rojo el que hace de funcion cuando apagamos contacto se desconecte y entre otros otroscolores etc
ahroa si yo conecto rojo y amarillo se deja encendido lo anterior dicho al desconecta esto cable se apagan ok
ahora bien esto cable indicado son los de la propia furgoneta , como tendria que ir al radiio , cable de la furgo rojo y amarillo con los cable de radio , esto dos conectado entre si
thanks for the bulb model number!!! 👍🏼👍🏼
No worries mate, should also benin the description fella.
Thanks fella, need to replace mine also. Nice tip on that Stop fuse..
Thanks for this little video it's helped me a lot as I had no lights on mine but got them now . Cheers buddy
No worries👍
nice.. i have my renault trafic since a couple of years now and always wondered if heater panel is supposed to light or not.. (i bought a used car).. ill change the bulb! thank you
The panel lights are on all the time so blow quickly. Great when fixed though in winter 😀
Need to tackle mine now. Great video. Packed fun of valuable information. Thanks.
Yes there are 2, you need to move the left hand knob as it’s hidden under the quadrant.
Thanks for this video, very useful for when I came to change my bulbs and the hazard switch earlier today.
Brilliant Chees buddy
Let the heating controls light up for Christmas!👍
Any body got a link so I can buy the ltl bulbs ":0(
@@kirkwattis8944 amzn.to/2CCUvkV listed in description and pinned comment.
@@fiveminuteman I just looked it says doesn't fit my vehicle ":0(
Brilliant mate...👍💥
No problemo👍
Just followed the guide Job done thanks 👍 one quick question the lights behind the heating / panel switch on and off with the ignition, I am assuming thats correct (probably why they blow being on so much when van running)
Thats correct they are basically always on so blow readily.
Nice one. Mine crunches when I try to put it in 3rd so looking like new gearbox and only had the van 3 months 😞
wd 40 on the gear linkages
Just used this vid to change mine. Cheers
Great video an very helpful quick question tho changed mine recently an found my lights for heater come on with the ignition not with turning on lights. So if ignition is on lights are always on is this correct?
Cheers, heather lights are on as soon as you turn the ignition so part of the reason the bulbs burn out quickly.
Thanks mate, very helpful!
Good little video that, thank you.
Appreciate this video. Any reason why my heater uses 123 but not 4
Could be the switch/resistor pack.
Have you added the cigarette lighter/12v on the left. Was there a connector
I think mine was aleeady there.
Need to do this on my 2003 traffic , I've changed the two bulbs which do the radio display temp etc which is easy.
I have been reticent in doing the ones you've done for the exact reasons you struggled with !!
Handy to know about turning thr heater control to hot to gain access to the other bulb 💡
I have air con on my van so will probably have 3 bulbs 🙈!
Was impressed how calm you were when the fuse blew & the van wouldnt start !! I'd be pulling my hair out !!
I did notice your display is totally different than mine as in the odometer etc.
That rear heater button actually does the heated mirrors on mine.
Thanks for the heads up on the bulb type! Where did you get the pack of 10 from ?
Link to bulbs should be in the description👍
Have you ever tried to remove the cigarette lighter. I need to replace mine and cant get the old one out!
Never tried to do that.
Do you have any idea how the air vents come out in the centre?
I think they lever out from the top from memory.
@@fiveminuteman Thanks! I'll give that a try, hope they don't snap apart on me lol. Going to spruce up the interior a bit as it's looking its age now.
@@noviceytp5005 i must have had mine out as i remember using very small screws or pins to fix the plastic flaps in place within the vent housing.
Many thanks mate, saved me alot of time! Can I ask, I saw your video on changing the clock on the dash. I have the second screen near the radio with the clock and temp , is there a way of displaying the clock on the dash as well as the second screen, do you know by any chance? Thanks
Glad you got it sorted. Afraid im note sure about how to get time on second screen
@@fiveminuteman no worries bud, subbed so look forward to future vids. 👍
@@OPFnorfolk many thanks 👌
I don’t suppose you know what number the bulbs are? I have this issue and want to get some ordered up 👍🏼
I believe they are 504 capless dashboard bulbs🖒
After ordering the 504 and dismantling the dash, they’re 286 bulbs you need. Just a heads up for anybody about to do this fix 👍🏼
@@Tune2Race_ sorry mate for telling you the wrong ones, just checked my vid and see i mention t5 r286 bulbs as couldnt remember 👍
You can see clearly see on the packet at 1:07 that they are r286
Just done mine on my 04, vivaro. Handy to watch your video. Cheers.
Oh, how many bulbs light up this panel? Reason I ask, the directional control seems a bit dim.
Another panel lit up again 👍😀 I think from memory it was three bulbs.
5 Minute Man thanks.
Can you swap for a brighter bulb
Not sure on that one, but if higher wattage bulbs are available i cant see why not.
Hi I have a 2010 2.0 cdti and it has not worked on that
How did you get to the one behind the heater control? I can’t get my fingers in!
It was a squeeze. Check all screws are out.
5 Minute Man I have, mate. I have the unit pulled back and I just can’t get my fingers in to twist it. How did you do it?
@@28jts try some long reach pliers that might help
Any chance of a guide how to swap over for a new drivers seat it's a 58 vivaro 👍
Nothing planned but shouldnt be too difficult.
That surely don't need any "guide". It's too easy, 3 bolts, Torx, and one "catch". That's everything that hold the seat and base to the van. If you want to separate the seat from its base. It's 4 bolts!
Either case always disconnect any cable plugs. Like airbag, heated seat...
@@crpth1 thanks for the info 👍
Top tips once again - thanks.
It's nice having the heater panel lights back ☺
Only the bottom half of my panel is lit up now, maybe the leds aren't bright enough.
@@WD-dn7iz hmmm i was going to fit led bulbs but chickened out. I would have thought they'd be ok.
I suspect because led 'bulbs' are directional to a degree, whilst bulbs aren't. Ah well, it's better than what I had before: nothing! Thanks again mate.
You can take the heater control cables off
Why though?
GREAT HELP,THANK YOU !
Cheers thanks for that :)
No problem
They light up!?!
Oh yes😀
Unclear instructions, now my power windows won't work and I am serious😅🤣
Not sure who's instructions you followed? Seems you have wiring issues.
good one , Sir!
wow thanks man
No problem👍👍
@@fiveminuteman did mine yesterday, so simple after seeing your vid, really helped
I replaced the broken lights and all fuses are oke. Still the lights do not work 😬 And since I changed the lightsbulbs the boardcomputer is off and speedometers stopped also 😳
Sounds like perhaps a broken wire. Might be worth getting a meter to check you are getting power. Ive read stories about these vans where previous owners have modified the wiring alot to fix faults.
I found it...fuse 10Amp 😂
Very helpful. Thanks
Perfect. Thank you
Thanks
Thanks brother
thx
No probs👍
Likewise, who knew they light up,!?
Super danke Gruß Berlin Richy
No problemo
Buy the whole lot it easier
There are two bulbs, one is hidden behind the temperature control.
elizabeth lambrecq thanks for that and I think I mentioned that later in the video. One point I may not have mentioned is don't forget to add a small amount of grease to the heat gear wheel. Thanks for watching and have a great weekend!☺👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Great help i am on my 3rd Vivaro having lights blown on all of them, not any more though 👍
Very helpful! Thanks
Thanks
No problem my friend