How To Fit A Heads Up Display (H.U.D) To A Fiat Ducato - Peugeot Boxer - Citroen Relay
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- čas přidán 20. 07. 2024
- Tall driver? Can’t see the speed you’re doing? You need to fit this!
In this short video I fit a H.U.D (head up display) which projects the speed onto the windscreen of the vehicle by taking a signal from the on board diagnostics port. I show you step by step how to remove the parts to complete the job safely.
EDIT SINCE FILMING AND USING THE VAN I CAN CONFIRM THIS IS A GAME CHANGER!
I would not hesitate to recommend these devices to anyone who struggles to see the dials, great view of the speed in light and dark conditions.
Purchased from Amazon here’s the link.
smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0...
Price at time of purchase £29.98
i have this HUD for a week now for my pick up truck. this cool little gadget literally served it's purpose and my car looks a lot cooler with it. getting a lot of compliment too.
not to mention for it's relatively cheap price.
Yeah it’s a game changer for me being so tall 👍
Short, swift and concise, excellent vid, thank you
Thanks for that, appreciate the feedback 👍
Good little video Rick, very helpful, cheers buddy.
You’re welcome thanks Matey 👍
Great video Rick, I had a Citroen relay van for work about 8 years ago with this problem so I’ll definitely be fitting one as it looks easy, regarding the showing wire on the dashboard copy one of Ian’s ideas and put a sock over it,( hopefully his doing a video on his fridge/light modification soon) thanks pete
Cheers Pete, seems a good bit of kit for me although I’m toying with removing the swivel base on the driver seat.
That’s a smart bit of kit, good video thanks for that.
Thanks for watching 🙏
Exactly what I was after for exactly the same reason - thanks for sharing. Bought and Liked :-)
Glad to help 😀
I have heads up display on my car, I find it very handy, even though I can see the speedo and hate tech on new cars
I’ll put one on the Aggro 😂
Thanks for sharing Rick, Useful little gadget that one, saves needing to move around to check the speed (which i used to do in previous motorhome, assume would be the same from what you have said), be interesting to know if it makes it more comfortable without having to shuffle about to see the speedo. Got myself one a while back sitting ready to be fitted, good tip not needing to take the other screws out. David 👍
Cheers David thanks for watching 👍
I have installed one of these and it is, indeed, a game changer. Even better than being able to clearly see vehicle speed without taking your eyes off the road is the ability to switch to km/h when driving on the continent. With regard to the wire to the display looking untidy, it is better to run the wire beneath the dash until it is directly under the position you wish to mount the display (with respect to the forward longitudinal axis of the vehicle) and then run a short "vertical" (ie longitudinal) wire to the unit. In my van I have mounted the unit more centrally and both the unit itself and the connecting wire are invisible from the driver's seat (or anywhere else in the cab).
Yep thanks I’ve adjusted it since filming 😊
Thanks for that Rick 👍going over to Amazon now. Previously we had a Boxer that didn't seem to be a problem but since changing to a Ducato I do find the speedo difficult to see. Cheers and Take Care Steve & Janet 👍👍🙂
I think it’s because the seat swivel adds a few inches height…. I might remove my driver side as we don’t swivel that one.
Not seen before, thanks, great gadget, added to shopping list 👍
Glad to assist! Cheers
Great little video Rick, may have to invest in one for the 75 if it keeps a eye on temperature and speed. Used to have a scan guage in my Mini which done the same sort of thing but this looks like a much cheaper option.
Well worth the money 👍
fitted the exact one to my ducato based swift escape 674 last night before i saw your video. i fitted it for the same reasons, i am 6'4" and struggle to see the speedo when driving, hopefully this will make a big difference and keep me legal lol. fitting was simplicity itself! i've put mine directly in the middle of the instrument pod but there there is enough wire to have it wherever suits you
I love mine it really helps 👍
@@RickandHeather definitely a game changer, used it for the first time on a trip from the midlands to cornwall and it was invaluable, no longer needing to look down at the speedo, just glance at the windscreen. compared it to google maps speedo and it was accurate. best 30 quid upgrade i've spent. it did stay turned on when on the campsite on hookup and solar so can only assume it gets power when the voltage is high from the charging, didn't cause an issue though and turns of when its in storage undercover and i've turned the ignition key to isolate the starter battery
@@stephenfoster1971 excellent 👌
It seemed an easy installation that hopefully will improve your comfort when driving Pearl. I would have read the quitters guide from cover to cover and then again before I would have attempted it, by which time Steve would have completed the job! 😂🤣😂Take care Gill
Thanks Gill was very easy and I’m pleased with it!
Got the same one,best thing I ever got, I'm 6ft5 and couldn't see any of the dash, put the little Perspex thing on the window, threw it away after 10 seconds. 👍
The Perspex did look pointless, seems fine as is!
Fitted the HUD using your method of remove the big panel however had o remove smaller panel to tidy up the cable. So covering both methods
As long as it’s working all good 👍
Don't know why, but this just popped up while I was scrolling through. Hopefully you took it with you to Athena. I had the same problem, but I'm a thrfty Scot so trawled around and found one on eBay for £7.99 that just plugs into the USB socket in the glovebox and the cable runs up the side to a small LCD display that I stuck on the dashboard. Very visible to me and my Co-Pilot. At the price I paid if it lasts a few years I'll be quite happy, the one you fitted looks very good, doesn't use up a USB socket either and I'll probably get one at a later date. Cheers and happy camping from Bonnie Scotland..
We did take it out but the new van has lower seat swivels and a digital dash anyway so don’t need it. But still took it 🤣
I'm tall as well. It's a real pain to keep trying to look through the steering wheel. I also like the fact that you can switch it over to kilometres per hour, if your heading into Europe. Instead of trying to look at the tiny KPH numbers.
We said the same it will be useful if we go abroad in the future 👍
These are brilliant fitted one on mine.Had to adjust the mph on mine it was 4mph out.
Ours is a couple of mph over which I’ve left as it stops me speeding 😂
@@RickandHeather mine was under so now adjusted to over for same reason as you.
@@RickandHeather also found I needed the reflective sticker on windscreen just couldn’t see it in bright sun in the summer
@@Motorhoming_Fun that’s the thing I don’t know how it will fare in summer so I’ll save it… 👍
Hi another helpful video thanks, is it on permanent or only when ignition switched on ..sorry green in these matters ...also what was the clip that hold cable please ..liking the chienglish😂👍
Hi, ignition only, the clip is just an electrical cable clip with a sticky pad on the back and provision to slot a cable tie through. 👍
My friend fitted one of these to his car, but it was to bright at night & to dull in the day time. He wised his had a light sensor that brightened in strong light and dimmed when it was dark. Just something to think about for you guys about to purchase.
This seems ok, no idea what it will be like in summer yet tho!
Hi great vid. As u say u are a tall driver, how do u manage with the cab shelf? I bang my head and I'm only 5'3'' drives me mad. Have u ever heard of anyone removing it and what would we do with the middle lights, just wondering if uve any advice?
It only hurts the 1st few times 😂 we have put a foam edge on it, I wouldn’t remove, need the storage
@@RickandHeather thankyou 🌷
You’re welcome 🖤🏴☠️
I didn’t use the reflective pads either. How short do you have to be to see the speedo. I’m 5’10 and I couldn’t see it either. Julie threw my instructions out but luckily I photographed them first. 👍🏻
I’m thinking of removing the drivers swivel…..
@@RickandHeather You don't need to now. Do you use the swivel on the drivers side? I think it would drop the seat down and make it look odd next to the other one. Anyway, stop showing off because you're tall.
No, don’t use driver one at all, and I’m huge in every way 😀
@@RickandHeather I know, I've seen your stomach! 🤣🤣🤣
Diet 2022. 100%. It’s been fun eating and drinking crap all year but only seeing the bottom 7 inches of my 🐓 when I’m stood up is starting to annoy me.
What year is your van please, I bought the same one for my 2009 Ducato and the bloody thing doesn't work on the ODB. It stays on permanently and stops all the gauges from working ! But it does work on the GPS mode, surprisingly accurate, I wanted it for kph when abroad, its perfect. Hopefully no more speeding tickets !!
December 2020
@@RickandHeather OK, thank you.
Never seen them before 🤷♂️ useful gadget. How much do they cost ? 😃 Trev
It was £40? I think I’m pretty sure I put it on the video but I did film it a while ago 😂
Trevor as Finance Director I can confirm it was £30.
Rick is not allowed money lol 😂
@@heatherdodds549 LOL Heather that’s funny 😆 Us men must be kept under control when it comes to gadgets 😉 Trev
Hi got one of these ..kind of fitted like you did ..it's on without ignition as on hook up on the drive way is that correct? Sorry no skills or knowledge re electricals..cheers happy travels
Mine is off if ignition off regardless so I’ve no idea? Guess it depends on your van…. You can’t go wrong with the obd port where it’s plugged in so that seems odd.
@@RickandHeather yes strange isn't it , don't expect much drain on battery but it stays on even when not on ehu ? Guess I will have to disconnect when stationary ? Not ideal
Maybe the unit is faulty? Try in another vehicle or return for exchange?
@@RickandHeather I think you right faulty from Amazon tried it in the usb port it still does not work keeps flashing 😄 bloomin Chienglish instructions are useless. Got to take if all apart now ..funny I kept getting dash messages saying hill assist was not working ? Something obviously wrong with it 🤬
Thanks for your replies Rick I have sent it back got another just fitted and got it to work🤞 ..even changed to Kmph still don't like the chienglish instructions 😄...funny the thing went off but now back on showing battery at 13.5 so will have to unplug it till we drive somewhere 😕
Hello, great as normal. Others say power on all the time. What is your view or how to resolve. Happy New year 🎉 just ordered one😝
We would always look for a device that only power on when the ignition is on, as you could flatten the battery
@@heatherdodds549 what is this one
@@stephenb5560 this one turns off when ignition is off.
The link for the product is in the vlog description
@@heatherdodds549 bought one,
Glad Heather’s sorted this out!