Vivitek H1186 projector color wheel Replacement – New Original, Also fits H1189

Original Vivitek H1186 Projector Color Wheel – Genuine 6‑Segment RGBRGB (5x Speed, Nidec Motor)

If your Vivitek H1186 (or H1189) projector has started making a grinding or whining noise, showing weird colors, flickering, or shutting down seconds after power‑up — don’t scrap it. Most likely, the color wheel is worn out. This 100% original, genuine Vivitek spare part is exactly what you need.

It’s not a refurbished pull or a cheap copy. Brand new, factory‑sealed, with a Nidec motor, 5x speed, and 6 segments (RGBRGB – Red, Green, Blue, Red, Green, Blue). The RGBRGB design (no white segment) gives you pure, saturated colors – deep reds, rich greens, true blues. Perfect for home cinema. Every detail matches Vivitek’s original service parts.

What a failing color wheel looks like

• Auto shut‑down – fails self‑test, powers off seconds after lamp lights.
• Noise – whining, grinding, rattling that changes with brightness.
• Flicker / rainbows – flashing image or color trails on fast motion.
• Bad colors – skin tones greenish, reds orange, whites pink.

Why genuine matters

Dust and hours of use kill the bearing and balance. Generic wheels use cheaper motors or wrong segment orders – they fail quickly. This genuine Vivitek RGBRGB 5x Nidec wheel has factory bearings, perfect balance, and exact timing. It passes self‑test silently and lasts.

Restore, don’t replace

Swap the wheel yourself – it’s straightforward. The new wheel fits your original housing, and the flex cable clicks in. Fresh bearing = silence. Factory balance = no vibration. Correct colors = back to movies. Don’t scrap a good DLP chip and lamp – just change the one part that wears out.

Tip: Compare diameter and segment pattern with your old wheel. Send a photo if unsure.