Heated steering wheel..

Kasteman · 12-13-03, 10:41 AM

This is an option I would LOVE to install in my Legend, i'm trying to put together a 'cold weather package.' lol Heated wipers, I still haven't gotten around to heated seats, but my question is..... I don't see why not, but could the circuitry that's in place for remote radio control be adapted as a circuit for a heated steering wheel element?

thesmoothone · 12-14-03, 04:23 AM

Thats a good question...although I don't know the answer I'm sure it'd be possible with a little time and money spent...Not sure if it'd be worth the price it costs though...Maybe if it was available in new model cars then it would fall into the sticker price but having it done to an older car would probably be pricey, if its even possible that is..

JadeRaven · 12-14-03, 04:59 AM

That would be awesome. . . early in the morning around 6:15ish even my wheel is frozen. . . I gotta wear gloves.

Cole Austin · 12-14-03, 12:00 PM

man, I was just thinking about a heated steering wheel! And seats... that leather gets cold. If you are good with electronics and stuff, maybe a trip to the junkyard for a heated seat out of a volvo might lead you somewhere to getting the project started?

RangerJoe · 12-14-03, 12:28 PM

heh, i love heated seats.

what you could do, find a manufacturer that puts them in their cars, and possibly with a little bit of sweet talking you can get some info out of them on how to go about on this project.

Delphi apparantly offers one, maybe give them a call....

Kasteman · 12-15-03, 01:29 PM

I'm trying to get a set of OEM seat heat elements and the controller, which IF ANYONE HAS THIS SETUP FOR SALE, PM ME. lol I have an LS, but I think the '91 is one year too early for this option. I'm constantly coming up with mod ideas, but cashflow only allows for about 5% of them to see the light. I'm thinking about buying a leather steering wheel cover, gutting out the padding in it, and somehow incorporating a heated element from something that allows flex and pressure, like an electric sock or blanket. I just gotta find something that will adapt a 12V system. Actually intergrating an element into the OEM steering wheel wrap with an element from a late model car would be extremely expensive. I think a cheaper but still very decent looking alternative can be made, and can be taken off for the summer. I don't want heated ANYTHING during the 95 degree July days, climbing into a black-leather car. lol
But when it's o-dark:30 in the morning and the wheel is literally 0 degrees in temperature, anything would suffice.
Well, i'm going to be starting in on this next weekend. Any other ideas would be great, otherwise i'll post back with what i've come up with.

legend2nice · 02-18-04, 01:02 PM

im from florida, i would like one to cool my steering wheel

legendcoupe93 · 02-18-04, 01:45 PM

they do make them i belive. high priced cars probably have them

AkurahG78P · 02-18-04, 11:29 PM

I'm a workin on it .......will keep yaul posted!

Johnny Kim · 02-18-04, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by legendcoupe93
they do make them i belive. high priced cars probably have them

i know they hav cooled seats, saw it some car commericaly wasnt for sure which car.

theGodfather · 02-19-04, 01:32 AM

Wire management will be a challange as the steering wheel is constantly turning. That is why if you are not using your stereo controls, you might be able to feed 12V into the one wire and ground the other (put a switch somewhere in the path) however I do not know if those wires are thick enough for this application. You might end up heating up the wires instead of the element.

As for cooled seats, I rented a recent model Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer Edition and it had cooled seats. It actually blew cold A/C air through the perferated holes on the leather seats! I'm sure it's a standard option on the Navigator too.

G

Pass You By · 02-19-04, 07:09 AM

The M45, Q45 come with cooled seats. We all know MB and BMW come with the heated steering wheel. Maybe you could call them up and see what a tech says.

Johnny Kim · 02-19-04, 09:55 AM

just saw the commercial its on
mercury monteray(sp) a van

12-13-03, 10:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
Kasteman Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Fargo-Moorhead, NoDak/Minn Posts: 903 Car 1: searching for another Legend iTrader: (0)	Heated steering wheel.. This is an option I would LOVE to install in my Legend, i'm trying to put together a 'cold weather package.' lol Heated wipers, I still haven't gotten around to heated seats, but my question is..... I don't see why not, but could the circuitry that's in place for remote radio control be adapted as a circuit for a heated steering wheel element? __________________ '91 Black on Black LS sedan, gone... 2nd Generation FAQ...Click here

12-14-03, 04:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
thesmoothone Legend Adm*rer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 140 Car 1: '92 blck on blck LS Sedan iTrader: (0)	Thats a good question...although I don't know the answer I'm sure it'd be possible with a little time and money spent...Not sure if it'd be worth the price it costs though...Maybe if it was available in new model cars then it would fall into the sticker price but having it done to an older car would probably be pricey, if its even possible that is.. Last edited by thesmoothone : 12-14-03 at 05:07 AM.

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JadeRaven Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New Orleans Posts: 126 Car 1: '91 Legend Sedan (farewell) Car 2: '05 G35 Coupe iTrader: (0)	That would be awesome. . . early in the morning around 6:15ish even my wheel is frozen. . . I gotta wear gloves. __________________ http://hometown.aol.com/craig3001/images/legendsig.jpg

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Cole Austin VIP alllll the way Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Roanoke, Virginia. Attend School @ VCU in Richmond Posts: 4,587 Car 1: 92 L Rosewood Brown Sedan iTrader: (0)	man, I was just thinking about a heated steering wheel! And seats... that leather gets cold. If you are good with electronics and stuff, maybe a trip to the junkyard for a heated seat out of a volvo might lead you somewhere to getting the project started? __________________ http://www.directimagehost.com/is.ph...ial-mod-si.jpg Throttle Body Coolant Bypass General F.A.Q. 2nd Generation F.A.Q. People I trust to buy items from: bboarder711 \| legendarysleeper \| Chauffeur First \| SmartJay28

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12-14-03, 12:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
RangerJoe werd..... Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Posts: 6,220 Car 1: 92 LS coupe 5spd iTrader: (4)	heh, i love heated seats. what you could do, find a manufacturer that puts them in their cars, and possibly with a little bit of sweet talking you can get some info out of them on how to go about on this project. Delphi apparantly offers one, maybe give them a call....

12-15-03, 01:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
Kasteman Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Fargo-Moorhead, NoDak/Minn Posts: 903 Car 1: searching for another Legend iTrader: (0)	I'm trying to get a set of OEM seat heat elements and the controller, which IF ANYONE HAS THIS SETUP FOR SALE, PM ME. lol I have an LS, but I think the '91 is one year too early for this option. I'm constantly coming up with mod ideas, but cashflow only allows for about 5% of them to see the light. I'm thinking about buying a leather steering wheel cover, gutting out the padding in it, and somehow incorporating a heated element from something that allows flex and pressure, like an electric sock or blanket. I just gotta find something that will adapt a 12V system. Actually intergrating an element into the OEM steering wheel wrap with an element from a late model car would be extremely expensive. I think a cheaper but still very decent looking alternative can be made, and can be taken off for the summer. I don't want heated ANYTHING during the 95 degree July days, climbing into a black-leather car. lol But when it's o-dark:30 in the morning and the wheel is literally 0 degrees in temperature, anything would suffice. Well, i'm going to be starting in on this next weekend. Any other ideas would be great, otherwise i'll post back with what i've come up with.

02-18-04, 01:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
legend2nice Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: florida Posts: 12 Car 1: acura legend red iTrader: (0)	im from florida, i would like one to cool my steering wheel

02-18-04, 11:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
AkurahG78P Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NY Metro Area Posts: 103 Car 1: 94 LS Sherwood Coupe iTrader: (0)	I'm a workin on it .......will keep yaul posted!

02-19-04, 01:32 AM	#11 (permalink)
theGodfather "the Don" Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Toronto, ON, CANADA Posts: 1,002 Car 1: 1995 Carbon Black Metallic 6-Speed Coupe iTrader: (2)	Wire management will be a challange as the steering wheel is constantly turning. That is why if you are not using your stereo controls, you might be able to feed 12V into the one wire and ground the other (put a switch somewhere in the path) however I do not know if those wires are thick enough for this application. You might end up heating up the wires instead of the element. As for cooled seats, I rented a recent model Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer Edition and it had cooled seats. It actually blew cold A/C air through the perferated holes on the leather seats! I'm sure it's a standard option on the Navigator too. G __________________ 1995 Legend Coupe 6-speed Carbon Black Metallic 208 WHP @ 6250 RPM 189 FT/LB @ 5250 RPM MUSTANG Dyno 260,000mi and counting WeaponR Secret Weapon Intake - Cold Air Box - Custom 2.5" stainless exhaust system - Remus Rev3 Universal muffler -SPEC Stage II clutch - 5speed flywheel - SR5GUY Chip - APEXi S-AFC - Pullies - MLS copy strut bar - Short Shifter -18" ICON W65 Wheels - KONI reds/Ground Controls - Slotted Brembo Rotors - SS Brake lines - Walbro 255 -ICE

02-19-04, 07:09 AM	#12 (permalink)
Pass You By Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 74 Car 1: 91 Vineyard Grey LS Sedan iTrader: (0)	The M45, Q45 come with cooled seats. We all know MB and BMW come with the heated steering wheel. Maybe you could call them up and see what a tech says. __________________ No Mods Yet!! Soon To Come...

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