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Second Hand Vauxhall Vivaro Heater Motor

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Buying a used Vauxhall Vivaro heater motor: what matters

Fitment on a used heater motor varies by vehicle, so a bit of detail goes a long way. Our request form covers what breakers need to know, so every quote you get back is for the correct part:

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Fitment questions

What generation is my Vauxhall Vivaro and does it matter for finding a used heater motor?

The Vivaro has three main generations: the original Mk1 (2001–2014), the Mk2 (2014–2019), and the Mk3 (2019 onwards). Generation matters a great deal for heater motor fitment, as the heater box assembly changed significantly between each, so you should always tell the breaker which generation yours is from before ordering.

Will a heater motor from a 2013 Vivaro fit a 2015 Vivaro?

These two vans sit either side of the Mk1-to-Mk2 generational change in 2014, so they are unlikely to share the same heater motor. The heater box and blower motor unit were redesigned for the Mk2, meaning a direct swap across that boundary is not straightforward. Confirm with the breaker using your registration before purchasing.

Does the trim level affect which heater motor I need — for example, does a Sportive or Sport use a different unit to a standard Vivaro?

Trim level does not affect heater motor fitment on the Vivaro — the blower motor is part of the HVAC system, not a trim-specific component. Whether your van is a basic fleet-spec model, a Sportive, or a Sport, the heater motor within the same generation should be the same unit. Do be aware that vans specced with air conditioning may use a different or additional motor to non-air-con variants, so mention to the breaker whether your van has climate or air conditioning fitted.

Does it matter whether my Vivaro is a panel van, combi, or crew cab when sourcing a used heater motor?

For the heater motor itself, body style generally does not affect fitment within the same generation, as the HVAC unit sits in the dashboard area which is shared across variants. The main factors to check are generation and whether the van has air conditioning, not the body style. Always confirm with the breaker against your registration to be sure.

Will a Renault Trafic or Nissan Primastar heater motor fit my Vivaro?

The Vivaro Mk1 and Mk2 were built on a shared platform with the Renault Trafic and Nissan Primastar, so there is a reasonable chance the heater motor is interchangeable across those three vans within the same generation. However, this is not guaranteed as there can be differences depending on specification, so ask the breaker to confirm compatibility against both registrations before buying.

My Vivaro is blowing cold air — could it be the heater motor, and is it easy to source a used one from a breaker?

If your fan is not working at all or only works on certain speed settings, the heater motor or its resistor pack is a likely culprit and used examples are commonly available from breakers given how many Vivaros are dismantled in the UK. When requesting quotes on Findapart, give your registration and specify whether your van has air conditioning, as this can affect which motor is needed. A breaker can then match the correct unit from a donor van of the same generation.