Heated steering wheel retrofit?
04-27-2012, 12:41 PM
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'15 S550 4Matic, '15 GL550, 360 Spider, Escalade ESV
Heated steering wheel retrofit?
Hi guys, I posted in W215/216 AMG forum but no response. Can anyone help?
It looks like I'll be the owner of an '08 CL63 in a couple days.
One thing I noticed in my search is that most CL550s had the wood steering wheel while very few CL63s seem to. The one i'm buying does not but I'd like one.
In looking in parts.com I see that some CL steering wheels are also heated. Was that an option or standard on the CL63? I'm not sure if my incoming car has heated.
If I buy a new wood steering wheel and don't already have heated, is it feasible to go heated with the replacement? Is all the heating apparatus in the wheel or is there more to it?
Any info would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
It looks like I'll be the owner of an '08 CL63 in a couple days.
One thing I noticed in my search is that most CL550s had the wood steering wheel while very few CL63s seem to. The one i'm buying does not but I'd like one.
In looking in parts.com I see that some CL steering wheels are also heated. Was that an option or standard on the CL63? I'm not sure if my incoming car has heated.
If I buy a new wood steering wheel and don't already have heated, is it feasible to go heated with the replacement? Is all the heating apparatus in the wheel or is there more to it?
Any info would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Dear Marcmc8867,
Did You manage to do the swap?
I am in the middle of same retorfitting.
When I look the original EPC for my C216, it shows me:
1) Install a heated steering wheel A221 .... This is logical.
2) Install the steering column switch with steering heater switch A1645403145 Again, very logical.
3) Install new steering column clock spring A1714641018. (replacement part number, older part number A1714640618) That purpose I can't understand!
They look absolutely indentical, clock spring with/without heataed steering. I can undestand that the power consumption is higher, probabaly more powerful wiring inside.
4) And now the tricky part - To install new rear SAM A 2215452916. Basically impossible to find. You mentioned, that You have Night-vision and by that this retrofit should be easier.
My car also have N/V, but EPC still shows the need for change.
I would preciate if You can share Your experience!
With greetings from Estonia,
Did You manage to do the swap?
I am in the middle of same retorfitting.
When I look the original EPC for my C216, it shows me:
1) Install a heated steering wheel A221 .... This is logical.
2) Install the steering column switch with steering heater switch A1645403145 Again, very logical.
3) Install new steering column clock spring A1714641018. (replacement part number, older part number A1714640618) That purpose I can't understand!
They look absolutely indentical, clock spring with/without heataed steering. I can undestand that the power consumption is higher, probabaly more powerful wiring inside.
4) And now the tricky part - To install new rear SAM A 2215452916. Basically impossible to find. You mentioned, that You have Night-vision and by that this retrofit should be easier.
My car also have N/V, but EPC still shows the need for change.
I would preciate if You can share Your experience!
With greetings from Estonia,
