Renault Trafic Heater Resistor Replacement

This 2008 Renault Traffic had a problem with its heater motor, it only worked on the full speed setting i.e. 4. The other 3 settings resulted in the motor not working. When this happens the resistor is usually the problem. In some cases the motor will go onto full speed regardless of what it is set to.
To access the resistor means working in the engine bay, the trafic like most modern vans features abysmal engine bay access, although its not too bad once the air filter housing is out of the way.
Its an easy DIY fix, the new resistor unit cost £18 on eBay, genuine Renault ones are about £40.
The Nissan Primastar, and Vauxhall/Opel Vivaro are identical to this van (Badge Engineered) and should they give the same problem the repair should be similar, although double check the connectors just in case they may have slight variations.

[@jillwebb9921]

Just followed your guide to replace the resistor on my 2010 trafic camper. £20 for the unit from eBay so massive saving than a garage cost..all working perfectly now. THANK YOU 😊

[@Nylle_]

Gonna replace this tomorrow on an Opel Vivaro, thanks for the tutorial, would've probably searched for the location of this resistor for quite a while without this video!

[@truanmosesson4671]

I couldn't find any help about this job 5 years ago. £10 on ebay, 30mins work. Just wish you posted this earlier ;) Thank you!

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Thanks for the comment glad it solved your problem.

[@konradbreese8353]

This has helped a novice mechanic massively and saved me a lot of money. Thank you!

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Thanks for the comment, great to hear it helped.

[@yassin7543]

Thanks for sharing. Just fixed it for my parents with the help of your video 👌🏽

[@mattavalon]

Thank you for posting this, really helpful. Mine when cold only lets me use setting 4 but when warms up 1,2 and 3 work so it’s probably the same issue as yours. Cheers

[@tomsupermotard95]

Merci pour ce tuto, j’ai changé le miens et c’est repartis 👍🏼

[@Retrobution]

And you did this single handed whilst filming too, nice! very helpful, easy to follow, great with the text explaining what to do aswell! Il be doing this on sunday now, fun haha

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Haha thanks, i really should have set up the tripod to have made it look a tad more professional but just didnt have the opportunity that day and still thought it was good to show how this was fixed. Best of luck with the repair.

[@LeftyPaulChepstow]

Thanks for this - worked a treat. I couldn't get my fingers into the space where it plugs into the motor, so I cut the red and black wires and joined them with a phillips block.

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Fair play if it works a grand job

[@Mad109R]

Lol I've just asked this then saw your comment 👍

[@borisstartu4997]

Hello. It does not turn on like in your video. But when I'm driving on the road where there are big holes it turns on. Where there may be a bad connection. The contact you made is OK

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Hi there, Yes i would say you have a loose connection somewhere especially if its occasionally working over bumps. You will need to inspect the various connectors, jiggle them and see what ones restore the operation. Sometimes the connectors can be taken apart and the contacts pinched a very small amount with pliers to tighten them.

[@NeveCleary]

Had only 4 working and now nothing ?? Still resister ?? Thanks Great video

[@Golardon]

thanks mate! save my time and money.

[@mofo5206]

Nice and easy job,did my starter motor today,which was fun.....

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

The traffic is a nice van to sit in and drive but the layout of the engine bay inherently adds a degree of 'fun' to this sort of job

[@the_authentic_simon_Drew]

Excellent video. Many thanks...have just followed this exactly and job done!

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Great to hear that, thanks for the comment

[@cannelsaver6081]

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[@stefangottsmann1872]

Super Video um den Vorwiderstand am Opel Vivaro zu demontieren, Thanks a Lot 👍

[@fabiang6095]

Hallo Stefan, muss man den Luftfilter-Kasten entfernen? VG Fabian

[@stefangottsmann1872]

@@fabiang6095 Hallo Fabian, wie im Video zu sehen, muss der Luftfilterkasten runter, geht aber recht unkompliziert. Erst den Schlauch lösen und dann kann man den Kasten einfach hochziehen. LG Stefan

[@fabiang6095]

@@stefangottsmann1872 Danke, heute den Widerstand und den Motor wechseln lassen 👍🏻

[@DjH4yz]

Thanks for this, before i order this part this is the problem I am having... it isn't just number 4 that doesn't work, it is either on or off no matter what setting. When I start the van either it works or doesn't lol. What do you think this would be? Same thing?

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

It can be the resistor, or the plug that goes into it check it for burning or corrosion. Also check the motor to ensure the wires and plug that go into it are in good condition.

[@petertrevethick9814]

Same problem here (2015 model). Often off at startup, then comes on after a mile or so, often when turning tight bend so guessing loose connector. Plug to fan (from module) is hinged on pin at bottom, so just need to open top clip, hinge down then slide out. cant get further as havn't worked out how to get air filter housing out - cant't figure how to undo wiiring connector, or the hold down (looks like 4 rubber nuts).

[@HAHAHA9524]

Thanks for helping me to repair my fan

[@DonGH297]

Everything worked but i can not get the plug back on. You didn’t show how to put it back in the motor please help thank you! * Edit: i had the plug the other way around😅 Fixed it! Thx a lot mate🙏🏻

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Good to read you got it sorted in the end

[@barryatkins5374]

Good video, job done in about 20 mins. Thanks

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Thanks for the comment

[@ianwilmshurst2823]

Just come across your video. Very helpful but do i need to disconnect the battery before removal of resistor.

[@7fath0ms]

Nice one 👍🏼 Thanks for this, a great help 😊

[@Mad109R]

I wonder if I could cut the cable and join the new resistor so I don't have to unplug behind the blower motor?

[@edmuncherstylus2963]

Hi mate, excellent video!! I have this exact problem, only blowing on number 4, but I also have no lights illuminating the blower controls, is this likely to be solved by replacing the resistor?

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

I think that the actual illumination of the heater control dials is dealt with by a bulb behind them. Not too sure how the panel is removed to change the bulb but that would be what i would recommend investigating further.

[@jonrevill1522]

Hi..if the blower doesn't work on any of the four settings is it likely to be the resistor or something else...have checked the fuse...thank you for the video.

[@brmc1england]

HELLO GOT THE SAME PROBLEM IN MY VAN LOOK YOUR VIDEO AND JOB DONE.MANY THANKS FOR THE INFO

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

THANKS FOR THE VERY LOUD ALL CAPS COMMENT. Have a nice day.

[@gibe934]

Thanks! it worked.

[@audriussakalauskas7710]

Thanks for a good video, easy to follow. But a am still having the problem, no setting works, any ideas on what else it could be ?

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

No setting works even after replacing the resistor? First thing would be to determine if the motor is working, get two wires from the battery and supply 12v directly to the motor to see if it works. If it does not then you need a motor, if it does not work back through the system. It may still be a bad resistor unit, did the old one work at all, also check the fuses.

[@eugeningineru]

Thanks for the video. We appreciate

[@simonstrand8645]

Hi does the heater motor come out the same way thanks

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

I have never taken one out but id guess it requires more stripping around the engine bay

[@jonteeklof]

Thanks! But why does my fan only work att max speed at 1,2,3 and 4 after replacement?

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Hi, it is possible that the replacement resistor is also bad. Unfortunately a lot of low quality parts on ebay.

[@33tonylee33]

Thanks mate brilliant video

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Thanks for the comment

[@plushalin6064]

Hello buddy, I lost just speed 1 (2,3,4 working) it's possible to fixed with same resistor?😮

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Hi there, yes it is quite possible that the resistor will be causing your issue.

[@NeveCleary]

Had only 4 working now nothing …still resister ?? Thanks Great video

[@chrismoran125]

Excellent video.... thankyou

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Thanks for the comment!

[@simonshenry]

Hi great video, would this be in the same area for a Renault master diesal 2003 minibus Many thanks

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

It might be although the master was a different vehicle from the traffic. Im not sure if they shared the same heater box

[@wariwulffranck1235]

Merci. Ça à fonctionné 👍

[@ewantapper7277]

Just had it all apart, how do unclip it, mine is one without aircon.. and the connector on back comes off one side and is like on a bracket to move it up and down? A circle plastic pivot

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Hi i am not too sure, its been a while since i did the work on this van and cant picture it too well in my mind. If you want find the facebook page for this channel, facebook.com/Peugeotcitroen2cv and send me through pictures of the part you are having trouble with. I will try and offer assistance if i can.

[@simonshenry]

Also any suggestions why I'm not getting hot air from my blowers, blowers blow but only cold when on hot Cheers

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Your coolant system may need to be bled, the water pump may not be working properly, the heater matrix could be blocked or the valve that changes from cold to hot air is not functioning correctly. What is the engine temperature gague like, does it get up to temperature ok?

[@1bikerb0y]

I'm having the exact same problem with mine... do you remember what the problem was in the end? 4yrs later but worth a try 😂

[@225ttc]

Don’t know if you can help, my 2005 Trafic has just had air con charged up and ever since when air con is on the engine fan runs constantly! Any ideas? Many thanks

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

I would not know a huge amount about the air conditioning system on these vans but there are quite a few vehicles that put a fan on when the air conditioning is running.

[@captainchaos2671]

Mines just started playing up it goes off then if i go over a speed bump it comes back on pain in the arse

[@simonafloat]

The fan on my 2013 primastar (same as vivaro/traffic) started failing occasionally then completely failed. Does not make a difference which setting. Reckon this is a faulty fan rather than the resistor?

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

If you can remove the fan and apply 12v directly to it with a power probe type device (or two wires) then you should be able to deterimine if it is the fan or the resistor

[@neilanderson9600]

Hi, My blower works on all settings 1-4 but will not change to the windscreen from blowing in my face... Any ideas?

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Hi there, The air direction control would be a different thing, its a mechanical connection from the knob to the flap. Ill be honest im not entirely sure what way it is on these vans might be worth perusing the owners clubs, forums etc to see if its a common issue and what fixes are used. The cable might be damaged or the plastic on either the back of the knob or on the direction control flap might have snapped.

[@neilanderson9600]

@@peugeotCitroen2CV thanks very much ..

[@32dartsking]

thanks helped alot

[@philippreece6714]

How do I fix a heater in a Renault cleo

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Renault clio heater motor repair in google should have plenty of results. Its not one i have fixed but i would say the basic principle is the same.

[@christophercrofts]

Awesome thanks so much for sharing

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Thanks for watching!

[@berkinuzun758]

my fan is not working on all speeds (1,2,3,4) but sometimes it is working with all speeds . is it same problem? what do u think?

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

It would be worth inspecting the connectors for the resistor pack and the motor, as well as the components themselves to see if there is any obvious issues with them.

[@steveg59]

Hi, My vivaro heater doesnt work all of the time except when i go over a bump and then it will spark into life!! Would this problem most likely be the resistor? Thanks.

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

It might be worth checking the connections going to the motor and the resistor, something could be loose especially if it comes back to life when you hit a bump.

[@steveg59]

@@peugeotCitroen2CV Will do, thanks.

[@masterofdisaster7427]

Thanks mate, well done!

[@ClankyRochet]

I kept getting heat even when the fan turned off and the heating set to coolest temperature. What could be to problem?

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Possibly the valve or flap in the dash/heater box that changes from hot to cold air, or the cable that actuates it. I cant say i know a great deal about these Trafics or their badge engineered variants such as vivaros. However i would recommend having a look on facebook or the internet for an owners club, group that is for them. A quick glance i see facebook has 'renault trafic owners uk' join and ask on there. It may be a common enough problem or at least someone with a bit more knowledge specific to them might point you in the right direction.

[@leevioutrageous]

Hi I did this and then my engine management light came on any suggestions?

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Was anything in the engine bay disconnected or possibly disturbed during this process? It could be unrelated to the resistor being changed, that is also a possibility. As with any engine management light there are many reasons why it could come on, so i would recommend having the van connected to diagnostic equipment to read the fault code in order to find out what it suggests is the fault.

[@Madatij]

Does the 2004 model also use a resistor unit? We have a trafic on which the fan only works on 2 or 4.

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

I think they were all generally the same in terms of using the resistor unit, though the specific part number may have changed through the years.

[@Madatij]

Thanks for the info.

[@timtrans]

Огромное человеческое пасссибо. Очень помогло видео.

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Thanks for the comment

[@opelcambo]

What if 1, 2 & 3 work but just (full speed 4 Don't work)

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

It will also be an issue with the resistor.

[@marianstancu3772]

Hy, can you put a link with the part please, I can't find it, thank you

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Unfortunately the link i used back then is no longer active however a google for Renault Trafic Heater Resistor yields plenty of results. Stick with sellers on ebay that have good feedback scores and are UK based for faster delivery times.

[@actiondan08]

Going to give this a go as the blower was temperamental and has now stopped working, fml.

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Hi there, sorry for the late response, have you attempted the job yet?

[@craftcreaperx1599]

Hi there is it the same in a Vauxhall vivaro please?

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Hi i think the Vivaro is almost identical to the Traffic

[@craftcreaperx1599]

Thanks mate, there is a few bigger bolts holding the filter housing in place, I'll have a look under it. Hopefully the same as the rest of your video 👍🏻🤞🏻

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

@@craftcreaperx1599 There might be a few minor differences ive driven the Vauxhall and Nissan variants of this van they all seem very similar i think in some cases the same factory was used to build them.

[@untonik]

what brand did you use? i've bought VALEO 509900 for 28 Euro. is it good? :)

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Hi, i cant remember it was bought off ebay and may have been the cheapest one listed. A valeo item is a good buy at least quality can be expected.

[@jorgedominguez1577]

Thanks for the video! I have a question please. The point is that the 3 and 4 fan speeds work normally but 1 and 2 doesn't. Do you think the resistor is the problem too?

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

It is still likely that the resistor​ is at fault

[@jorgedominguez1577]

Thank you I'll try and tell you

[@adamnbiri2274]

1.9 dci ????

[@younotme1617]

Very good THANK YOU :)

[@roysamson480]

How do you get that last clip off, I'm stuck lol

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

The one for the power supply cable going to the motor?

[@roysamson480]

@@peugeotCitroen2CV yes, I've finally got it off and the replacement is the wrong socket 😱 had to order a new one.

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

@@roysamson480 Ah the joys of internet purchases haha, although good to know it was something as simple as that.

[@roysamson480]

Still not working 😕😱

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

@@roysamson480 Plugged in and not working, have you had a volt meter on it to see if there is voltage getting to the motor?

[@suleymannak.6151]

nice video

[@lemondeetseshabitants2622]

SUPER MERCI

[@СеверЮжный-в9ь]

вообще то ремонтируется этот узел регулировки оборотов печки. мне электрик чинил.нашел пробитое сопртивление отвечающее за 1 положения 2 и 3 . как-то что-то перемкнул или перекинул с одного на другое .в общем сделал. а так реостат этот не из дешевых.

[@TraficVivaro]

другой мир, ему электрику пришлось бы отвалить как за 2 сопротивления

[@untonik]

там никто ничего не ремонтирует, все только под замену

[@donalddak3436]

20 $ кому как , есть и дороже 45$

[@РусланЯремчук-ю9е]

Good evening. I have the same situation. Give the catalog number for this part. For video like

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Google Renault Master heater resistor and search for it under the shopping tab. Unfortunately i no longer have the link or part numbers for whatever i bought.

[@ІванВікторович-ъ3ш]

В мене неробить 4 положення шо можи бути.

[@donalddak3436]

Так що було ? щітки чи мотор ?

[@Theosdadtv]

Thanks heaps!

[@dexietyy7922]

Punched the heater controls to fix this problem 😂😂

[@mattieboyyaz]

The same method worked for me until last week, now I'm having to replace it 😂

[@Larryloafer488]

Good job.

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Thanks

[@darkwaterblue]

This has started to happen on my partners DS3, its not even 4 years old >:(

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

+darkwaterblue Ah it can happen at any age, if the car is out of warranty then just price around for a new resistor should still be a fairly easy fix. Is it a DS3 with manual heater controls, or digital climate controls? Had to change the reistor in the xsara, although admittedly it was over 10 years old at that point.

[@darkwaterblue]

+peugeotCitroen2CV It has the bog standard old as the hills Peugeot/Citroen Climate (its awful tbh!). It still works at different settings unlike this Renault, just the lower settings do nothing and the max setting doesn't max the fan like it used to. Resistor isn't super cheap either its about £70! Guess I am just scared as it's the first thing that's gone on it, and you know its French ;) *touches wood*.

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

+darkwaterblue Ah the 3 rotary dials arrangement, i suppose if anything they are easy to work, sounds the same as the way the xsaras fan went though. The citroen dealer had a similar sort of price for a replacement resistor unit on the xsara, but i bought one off ebay for about £30 which worked fine. They changed the design for the DS3, it actually looks easier to install now than the solder in arrangement on the xsara: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CITROEN-C3-C4-C5-C6-DS3-CONTROL-MODULE-RESISTOR-FOR-HEATER-BLOWER-MOTOR-6441S7-/171835854069?fits=Model%3ADS3&hash=item2802370cf5:g:PUsAAOSwMmBVir5o Obviously double check its compatible with your car. If the car is out of its warranty just start fixing it yourself, french cars give niggling faults, but there are plenty of good owners clubs and forums out there with a wealth of information on how to keep them going.

[@darkwaterblue]

Thanks for the link, may well try that as it is half the price of a genuine one. Seems easy enough to get to, no taking the dash to bits is always a bonus :)

[@Daedalus_UK]

nooooo dont go back to portrait mode....arg!! :(

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Recently changed to an iphone 6, doesnt seem to stay in the right mode as well as the old 4

[@TraficVivaro]

often breaking

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

The Traffic? Yup they do seem to have their fare share of issues, mechanical ones aswell. I would go for a Peugeot Expert/Citroen Dispatch myself before one of these. At least they do not have any rust issues.

[@adamjohnston5250]

This would be great if you got someone to hold the phone for you

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Hindsight is a wonderful thing

[@adamjohnston5250]

I have 20/20 hindsight , it’s a gift and a curse

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

@@adamjohnston5250 I got called by a relative to fix the heater on this van at the time, i did not have the tripod, lights or time to rig up anything fancy to make this appear up to the usual standard of what i aim for. However judging from the comments it seems to have been reasonably helpful despite that.

[@adamjohnston5250]

It is very helpful I’m not criticising, I’m trying to motivate myself to do it as well 🤣

[@lovesrc4296]

Best place for these vans is the scrap yard hahaa

[@aaroni5074]

I have one and you are correct. Worst van I’ve ever owned!

[@adamnbiri2274]

. the model of my car 2007 1.9 dci . same place hiiii

[@jarrodyouings]

I called up Renault in Melbourne for heater resistor, they wanted $299.00 for it. Yeah , na.

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Thats why they call them stealers instead of dealers haha. Try ebay.

[@jarrodyouings]

@@peugeotCitroen2CV yeah I did $25 .What a joke.

[@goranbylund7746]

K

[@РомаКукушкін-ь1у]

Ніхуя не врубався

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Not sure what your saying, even after using translate