An oap just learning so any help please!

[biro]

Hi all, can any one tell me how to change a blown bulb on the heater control (left side one that controls flaps) its on a Terrano 2005, i looked on the threads but cannot find any ones comments on a year 2005 truck, thanks in advance

 

[firebobby]

Hi all, can any one tell me how to change a blown bulb on the heater control (left side one that controls flaps) its on a Terrano 2005, i looked on the threads but cannot find any ones comments on a year 2005 truck, thanks in advance

Hello Biro, just so happens that my bulb blew and I'm changing it now.

You have to remove the gear knob surround, you can leave the knobs on
that accesses 2 screws at the bottom of the fascia
remove the ashtray and you have 2 more screws
now you need to remove the radio, 2 pieces of rod that go into the holes on the radio and push, this allows the radio to pull forward, no need to unplug and you will see 2 more screws.
Now you need a flat blade, I used a scraper to prize the fascia away from the dash and you will be able to see the back of the heater control.
the bulbs are white funny long things that cost £7 each.
Hope this helps:thumb2

 

[supergnome]

Where are you. I'm in carlton in L. David.

 

[biro]

Hello Biro, just so happens that my bulb blew and I'm changing it now.

You have to remove the gear knob surround, you can leave the knobs on
that accesses 2 screws at the bottom of the fascia
remove the ashtray and you have 2 more screws
now you need to remove the radio, 2 pieces of rod that go into the holes on the radio and push, this allows the radio to pull forward, no need to unplug and you will see 2 more screws.
Now you need a flat blade, I used a scraper to prize the fascia away from the dash and you will be able to see the back of the heater control.
the bulbs are white funny long things that cost £7 each.
Hope this helps:thumb2

many thanks for your help firebobby, i will give it a try (if i am brave enough)

 

[biro]

Where are you. I'm in carlton in L. David.

Hi David, i am near Retford, Tom.

 

[clivvy]

as firboby says, its not as bad as it reads actually..:thumb2

 

[firebobby]

many thanks for your help firebobby, i will give it a try (if i am brave enough)

No problem Biro, You will find plenty of good advise at this club, I have and saved a packet as well.
By the way, to remove the gear stick surround, if yours have the silver or wood finish, you use a wide blade/scraper or screw driver and prise the silver or wood surround up.
As all ways, take your time and if you get stuck, just ask:thumb2

 

[biro]

No problem Biro, You will find plenty of good advise at this club, I have and saved a packet as well.
By the way, to remove the gear stick surround, if yours have the silver or wood finish, you use a wide blade/scraper or screw driver and prise the silver or wood surround up.
As all ways, take your time and if you get stuck, just ask:thumb2

Thanks for your help, i will get the bulb first and then have a go, is it a Nissen part or fleabay?

 

[supergnome]

Take the old bulb to a motor factors. they'll match it for you.. Doncaster is your nearest nissan. David.

 

[firebobby]

Take the old bulb to a motor factors. they'll match it for you.. Doncaster is your nearest nissan. David.

No they won't, I tried 3 factors around here and all said main dealer,ebay don't sell them either, they are not your average bulb, approx 40mm long, it's like a bulb in a stilt.
Just finished mine and back together now.

I have a question to all owners who have the later dashboard, the one with the 3 dials for the heater Fan, Temp and direction and the 3 buttons in between them for the A/C, heated screen and recirculation.
My question is, do the 3 buttons light up with the dashboard lights or not,on my car they don't but I'm sure my old T2 did

 

[biro]

Take the old bulb to a motor factors. they'll match it for you.. Doncaster is your nearest nissan. David.

Thanks for your help David

 

[biro]

No they won't, I tried 3 factors around here and all said main dealer,ebay don't sell them either, they are not your average bulb, approx 40mm long, it's like a bulb in a stilt.
Just finished mine and back together now.

I have a question to all owners who have the later dashboard, the one with the 3 dials for the heater Fan, Temp and direction and the 3 buttons in between them for the A/C, heated screen and recirculation.
My question is, do the 3 buttons light up with the dashboard lights or not,on my car they don't but I'm sure my old T2 did

My Terrano is 2005 (december) and the three switches do light up,hope that helps?

 

[firebobby]

My Terrano is 2005 (december) and the three switches do light up,hope that helps?

Thanks for that Biro.
Oh bugger!, so where would they light up from then, when I went to the dealers, they said there are only 2 bulbs behind that panel and both of my ones now work, I will check tonight when it's dark but I'm sure they weren't lit up earlier

 

[biro]

Sorry Firebobby, this old geezer has dropped a clanger, the switches only light up when you press them to "on" so they are not lit up normally, (told you i am a learner) ouch!

 

[firebobby]

Sorry Firebobby, this old geezer has dropped a clanger, the switches only light up when you press them to "on" so they are not lit up normally, (told you i am a learner) ouch!

Thanks for that, I like to have things working and I was thinking, how the hell does it light up, I would have been out there tonight scratching my nogin :thumbs

 

[biro]

Thanks for that, I like to have things working and I was thinking, how the hell does it light up, I would have been out there tonight scratching my nogin :thumbs

Hi Firebobby its me again, my son in law has a late Terrano like mine and says that the 3 switches on his do light up! so it looks as if we both have a problem with bulbs! mine light up when i push the switch in a green light comes on, trouble is the son in law is not mechanically minded so cannot help me as to where the bulbs are located.

 

[firebobby]

Hi Firebobby its me again, my son in law has a late Terrano like mine and says that the 3 switches on his do light up! so it looks as if we both have a problem with bulbs! mine light up when i push the switch in a green light comes on, trouble is the son in law is not mechanically minded so cannot help me as to where the bulbs are located.

Hi Biro, I'm sure on my 2001 T2 they lit up, but when I checked with the dealers, they showed me a diagram of the fascia and it shows only 2 bulbs there so not sure if the later ones had it.
Does the space/pocket in front of your gear stick light up, the one under the ash tray, mine don't but in my old T2 it did

 

[biro]

Hi Biro, I'm sure on my 2001 T2 they lit up, but when I checked with the dealers, they showed me a diagram of the fascia and it shows only 2 bulbs there so not sure if the later ones had it.
Does the space/pocket in front of your gear stick light up, the one under the ash tray, mine don't but in my old T2 it did

Hello Firebobby, the space - pocket dont light up on mine, i have a esm of this vehicle if you would like a copy let me know, i would need your email to send it, from looking at the wiring diagram it looks like only 3 bulbs on the air con panel, i would think the switches have built in bulbs ? suppose new ones will cost a weeks pension, btw this is the first time i have used any message boards like this so i hope all is ok??
Tom.

 

[firebobby]

Hi Biro, I have sent you a personal message with my details:thumb2