Steering wheel, cold as balls

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Nov 17, 2011 | 05:36 AM

TheRab

Thread Starter

Members

Joined: Oct 2011

Posts: 110

Likes: 0

From: Merrick, NY

On my friends' 04' 530i the heated steering wheel light started to blink and no longer heats. I mean it's been used really well and only when it stopped functioning do you realize how much of a convience it really is. Anyway to fix this or maybe even upgrade the steering wheel or do I need to start bring my own gloves

My hunch is the coil on the inside oxidized and disconnected.

Nov 17, 2011 | 08:47 AM

MORI3L

Senior Members

Joined: May 2011

Posts: 401

Likes: 2

From: West Covina, CA

My Ride: 08 528i TiAg Premium/Cold Weather Pkg, 20% Tint, Technic Harness, JL Audio 12W7, JL HD 750/1 and LOTS of lighting mods!!!!!

Not sure how to fix...but your title made me lol

Nov 17, 2011 | 10:58 AM

bobr2001

Contributors

Joined: Aug 2004

Posts: 311

Likes: 0

From: Germany

My Ride: 2006, US Spec, 530i, Silver Gray, Black leather, Anthricite headliner, Steptronic, Navi Pro, PDC, Comfort Seats, Rear Heated Seats, Rear Shades, Folding Rear Seats, Bluetooth w/Blackberrt Torch, AUX Input, Bi-Xenon, AIB Angel Eyes w/matching fogs, summer wheels R118 w/PS2 tires, winter wheels R138 w/Michelin PA3 snows

if the light is blinking , then it's most likely due to low battery charge or the battery is somehow draining

Nov 17, 2011 | 11:20 AM

pjinca

Contributors

Joined: May 2009

Posts: 10,496

Likes: 2

From: SoCal

My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV

If your balls are cold you have a lot more to worry about than just the steering wheel, good luck

Nov 17, 2011 | 11:47 AM

MORI3L

Senior Members

Joined: May 2011

Posts: 401

Likes: 2

From: West Covina, CA

My Ride: 08 528i TiAg Premium/Cold Weather Pkg, 20% Tint, Technic Harness, JL Audio 12W7, JL HD 750/1 and LOTS of lighting mods!!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjinca

If your balls are cold you have a lot more to worry about than just the steering wheel, good luck

Thats EXACTLY what I was thinking...LOL

Nov 17, 2011 | 02:17 PM

TheRacerBoss

Contributors

Joined: Oct 2009

Posts: 944

Likes: 1

From: Sterling, Virginia

My Ride: Bmw

Model Year: 2006

Cant live without the Heated Steering !

Nov 17, 2011 | 02:19 PM

sd_dracula

Senior Members

Joined: Sep 2010

Posts: 542

Likes: 2

From: Ireland

Or with cold balls

Nov 17, 2011 | 04:09 PM

wi8123

Senior Members

Joined: Jan 2011

Posts: 382

Likes: 0

From: Central NJ

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjinca

If your balls are cold you have a lot more to worry about than just the steering wheel, good luck

+1 LMAOOOOO

Nov 17, 2011 | 09:40 PM

TheRab

Thread Starter

Members

Joined: Oct 2011

Posts: 110

Likes: 0

From: Merrick, NY

Any suggestions? (other than ball heaters?)

Nov 17, 2011 | 10:49 PM

#10

devildawg712

Senior Members

Joined: Apr 2009

Posts: 1,501

Likes: 0

From: Fremont/ San Francisco Ca

My Ride: 545 modded the F out

I still have my old steering wheel if your friend wants to buy it. Heated function worked great last time I used it. Funny I think it's warmer than my sport wheel. Shoot me a PM if interested