Hi everyone,

I'm old and can't take the cold. (And a bit of a poet by the look of things). I would like to know if anyone has knowledge of fitting a heated steering wheel in place of a cold one?

I read somewhere that if fuse 29 is fitted then the wiring loom is in place. I have the fuse. 😁 What else do I need other than the steering wheel itself? Does anyone know of a heated steering wheel for sale for an E53? 

All hints, tips and insults appreciated.

Hi Bryan

Here in Sunny Sussex we haven't had it cold enough for a pair of gloves let alone a heated wheel for years my winter wheels haven't been on the car in the last 3 years. Some of the 4.8is were supplied with heated wheels as were other models depending on Customer order. As for a source the well known auction sites and specialist breakers are worth a search.

I do know of others who have fitted the paddle shift wheels and know you have to change the wheel and clock spring for that to work

Try looking for a heated wheel from a 4.8is, you may also need Diagnostic/Coding software to activate it once fitted. Also check www.newtis.info for any other items that use fuse 29 in case you already have another accessory using it

Let us know if it works

We had a quote at my old bike shop that said ‘nothing is impossible, it just costs a lot more’ ..... 

Lots of things are impossible to me as I'm a tight git 

Not tight as we age we become "careful" 

One thought that may be worth exploring is BMW E53 and Range Rover L322 models shared a whole load of technology across the ranges 

As many more Range Rovers came with Heated Wheels it may be worth a check

Dave