Trafic Vivaro Primastar Heater Panel Matrix Light Bulb Change 

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Didn't even realise they illuminated! Nice one for the video, I'll be changing mine today.

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. :-)

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.

Cheers pal. It's people like you that make you tube worth watching. 👍🏼

Thankyou 😁 Bulbs changed👌 Without you're video I wouldn't of attempted this. It's only been bugging me for 6 years 😂🚐💡

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 👏

Thanks for the video! Meaning to replace these bulbs for months. Finally got the know how after watching your upload 👍🏼

This was a massive help adding another 12 volt socket for Satnav and chargers. Thanks.

I have been meaning to do this for months! So glad I found your channel. Lifesaver!

V comprehensive instructions - if only everything in life was as straightforward 😊

This worked! You’ve made me a happy man. Thank you!

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

Thanks for the help man. You have given me the confidence to try this job.

Had my Vivaro just over a year and assumed the heater controls were unlit as always dark 🤣🤣. Will order some bulbs!

Just done mine now..been bugging me for years...what a difference....... Cheers. 👍

Hi, Just replaced mine, after watching this video, thanks for posting this, great help.

Thanks for taking the time to do this - It's been annoying me for years!

Thanks fella, need to replace mine also. Nice tip on that Stop fuse..

Thankyou this has been doing my head in.

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

Thanks for this - took 5 mins max, used my son's small fingers as well, really helpful film...

Thanks for this little video it's helped me a lot as I had no lights on mine but got them now . Cheers buddy

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!

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

Need to tackle mine now. Great video. Packed fun of valuable information. Thanks.

Thanks for this video, very useful for when I came to change my bulbs and the hazard switch earlier today.

Yes there are 2, you need to move the left hand knob as it’s hidden under the quadrant.

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

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

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)

Brilliant Chees buddy

Thanks mate, very helpful!

Have you ever tried to remove the cigarette lighter. I need to replace mine and cant get the old one out!

Just used this vid to change mine. Cheers

Nice one. Mine crunches when I try to put it in 3rd so looking like new gearbox and only had the van 3 months 😞

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 ?

Good little video that, thank you.

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?

Have you added the cigarette lighter/12v on the left. Was there a connector

Very helpful! 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.

Cheers thanks for that :)

Top tips once again - thanks.

Do you have any idea how the air vents come out in the centre?

GREAT HELP,THANK YOU !

I don’t suppose you know what number the bulbs are? I have this issue and want to get some ordered up 👍🏼

How did you get to the one behind the heater control? I can’t get my fingers in!

Appreciate this video. Any reason why my heater uses 123 but not 4

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

Perfect. Thank you

wow thanks man

Can you swap for a brighter bulb

Thanks

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Any chance of a guide how to swap over for a new drivers seat it's a 58 vivaro 👍

Thanks brother

good one , Sir!

Hi I have a 2010 2.0 cdti and it has not worked on that

You can take the heater control cables off

thx

They light up!?!

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 😳

Super danke Gruß Berlin Richy

Unclear instructions, now my power windows won't work and I am serious😅🤣

Likewise, who knew they light up,!?

There are two bulbs, one is hidden behind the temperature control.

Buy the whole lot it easier

Very helpful. Thanks

Thanks