Heated steering wheel question.
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'04 E500
Heated steering wheel question.
Searching left me a little confused. My heated steering wheel doesn't really get hot. Is it temp dependent somehow that it won't heat up if outside temp is above a certain level? Or should it work regardless of whatever the ambient temperature is.... Thanks.
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So it sounds like we're saying heated steering wheel doesn't kick in unless temp is below that cut-off?
Are heated seats also somehow not kicking in to full heat unless ambient temp is below this pre-set temp?
Both my wheel and seat heat seem wimpy. My old 7 series BMW heated steering wheel got almost uncomfortably hot anytime of year you turned it on and seat heater you could use to fry an egg......( well, maybe not quite).
Are heated seats also somehow not kicking in to full heat unless ambient temp is below this pre-set temp?
Both my wheel and seat heat seem wimpy. My old 7 series BMW heated steering wheel got almost uncomfortably hot anytime of year you turned it on and seat heater you could use to fry an egg......( well, maybe not quite).
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No bashing........I'm quite happy with my purchase.... Just puzzled why MB put some sort of arbitrary temp qualifier as to when the feature will, or will not, kick in. Who's to say I don't want to blast my seAt heat at max setting on way to golf course in mid summer 90 degree heat. Loosen up the back a little.
