Heated Steering Wheel
01-24-2011 | 08:13 AM
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My Ride: 2004 530i Silver Grey, Grey Dakota Leather, Premium, Adaptive Xenon, L7.
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I have read a few topics where people have changed steering wheels, but they were all changing to sport wheels. I bought a heated standard wheel for $30 with all buttons and plugs. Now, will I only need the heated steering wheel button or are there more parts or coding needed? Thanks.
01-24-2011 | 01:13 PM
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My Ride: 2004 530i
premium package/active steering/auto sunshade/tiag/black dakota leather/logic 7
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Well I believe the botton is part of the steering column so you may have to replace that part and run wires as well in order to make the heated option work. I'm not sure that cading would be needed.
01-24-2011 | 01:35 PM
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You need more parts than you think.
And the SZL.
At the moment I have everything installed except the SZL and it stays on just for 20 seconds: it needs the correct SZL, with more power.
And the SZL.
At the moment I have everything installed except the SZL and it stays on just for 20 seconds: it needs the correct SZL, with more power.
01-24-2011 | 01:49 PM
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My Ride: 2004 530i Silver Grey, Grey Dakota Leather, Premium, Adaptive Xenon, L7.
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Wish List: Mtech Kit, Style 172 Rims, KSport Coilovers, Shadowline Trim.
So, it might be more trouble than it's worth? When I saw the steering wheel so cheap, i had to jump on it, but can always sell it if retrofitting is too costly.
01-24-2011 | 03:46 PM
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I will buy it from you
I switched my steering wheel without knowing it didnt have heat in it, not i miss it.
01-24-2011 | 04:00 PM
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My Ride: 2004 530i Silver Grey, Grey Dakota Leather, Premium, Adaptive Xenon, L7.
Mods: Sprint Booster V1, 8000k GP Thunder Headlight, 8000k HID fogs, LED Interior, LED License Plate, Rear Red Reflectors
Wish List: Mtech Kit, Style 172 Rims, KSport Coilovers, Shadowline Trim.
Ill keep you in mind if I decide to not use it. How long does the heat stay on? I know seat heaters usually turn off after awhile, at least my wife's car does. If the heated steering wheel could stay on for 20 seconds, that's almost as much time as it needs to warm up I would assume. Not like you need it heated for a long time since your car would be warmed up. At least that's my opinion.
01-24-2011 | 05:38 PM
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The heated wheel stays on for at least 1/2 hour on my car maybe more but thats as long as I have used it. It would need more then 20secs to get nice and warm.
01-24-2011 | 05:48 PM
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My Ride: 2004 530i Silver Grey, Grey Dakota Leather, Premium, Adaptive Xenon, L7.
Mods: Sprint Booster V1, 8000k GP Thunder Headlight, 8000k HID fogs, LED Interior, LED License Plate, Rear Red Reflectors
Wish List: Mtech Kit, Style 172 Rims, KSport Coilovers, Shadowline Trim.
Well, you could always press it again. I know that's a pain, but if it means saving $4-500, I would be happy with it. Its better than what I had.
