Heated steering wheel . . .

JBM · 11-23-2006, 09:09 AM

I'm sorry if this was posted already. I've tried searching and nothing appropriate comes up . . .

The 2007 3ers have heaated steering wheels. Does anyone know if it's possible to order one of those steering wheels and install it onto a 2006 E90? And if so, does anyone have the appropriate part numbers?

My wife's X5 has a heated wheel, which I never really thought was anything special. But the cold winters in Chicago and the rest of the Midwest can be a bit numbing to the fingers. And the heated wheel helps a lot.

Thanks in advance.

canucklion · 11-23-2006, 09:23 AM

it's very possible, many members have done the Mtech steering wheel swap
DIY here:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11825

aside from the steering wheel, you'll probably need some other parts as well, where's the button for activating the heated wheel located?

bimmer4me · 11-23-2006, 10:22 AM

I didn't know the 2007 3ers have a heating steering wheel. Very nice indeed.

mosport70 · 11-23-2006, 11:01 AM

I am not seeing this option on the BMW USA website. Can someone point us in the right direction? The cold weather package does not, for example, list a heated steering wheel.

Agni · 11-23-2006, 01:00 PM

I am pretty sure the 3 series does not have heated steering wheel.

remmib · 11-23-2006, 01:46 PM

No heated steering wheel on 3 series.

cm3rc · 11-23-2006, 03:43 PM

deng i dint know they had heated steering wheels?!!

Brunotheboxer · 11-23-2006, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mosport70

I am not seeing this option on the BMW USA website. Can someone point us in the right direction? The cold weather package does not, for example, list a heated steering wheel.

+1

JBM · 11-23-2006, 04:30 PM

I'm sorry about this, guys. I was at the dealership this week and looked at both the new X5 and the new 3. I think I was just too excited and mixed up the two steering wheels in my head.

Yes, the 3 series does not have a heated steering wheel.

However, I think I'm going to do the change for the M steering wheel. Just need to figure out the parts needed as I don't have the sports package on my 325xi. Just as a side note, if anyone knows, which parts do I need to replace a non-sport steering wheel for the M sport wheel?

Brunotheboxer · 11-23-2006, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBM

I'm sorry about this, guys. I was at the dealership this week and looked at both the new X5 and the new 3. I think I was just too excited and mixed up the two steering wheels in my head.

Yes, the 3 series does not have a heated steering wheel.

However, I think I'm going to do the change for the M steering wheel. Just need to figure out the parts needed as I don't have the sports package on my 325xi. Just as a side note, if anyone knows, which parts do I need to replace a non-sport steering wheel for the M sport wheel?

no worries mate. Here you are as far as diy for M sport wheel.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11825

StewtheBassman · 11-23-2006, 08:44 PM

Too expensive, eh, you need a new airbag too.

nyc3r · 11-23-2006, 10:07 PM

i think the 5 series + have heated steering wheels.. not the 3's

CnoteMD · 11-23-2006, 10:28 PM

The 5 series and the X3 offer heated steering wheels, but the 3 series doesn't. I actually find the heated steering wheel more useful than the heated seats (but the seats do warm up VERY quickly).

GregL · 11-24-2006, 12:22 AM

My girlfriend's '02 Infiniti I35 Sport has a heated steering wheel, I absolutely love the feature. But on the bright side, as CnoteMD stated, our heated seats do indeed work very quickly and very well.

just4kickz · 11-24-2006, 01:15 AM

a heated steering wheel to warm your hands... loll

///Matt · 11-24-2006, 01:20 AM

you could put a heated wheel on your 3. just get a wheel from, say, a 550, and then run some wiring and a switch. =)

Also... anyone who thinks that heated wheel is better than a heated seat must have REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY cold sensitive hands.

I can wear gloves. My heated seat warms a LOT of me. I'd hate to have to throw on a big parka, and some thick pants everytime I wanted to drive somewhere in the cold.

StewtheBassman · 11-24-2006, 05:35 AM

not to mention how bulky clothes compromise a comfortable seating position.

canucklion · 11-24-2006, 09:02 AM

california doesn't get as cold as Canada man

Quote:

Originally Posted by just4kickz

a heated steering wheel to warm your hands... loll

Jaws · 11-25-2006, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregL

My girlfriend's '02 Infiniti I35 Sport has a heated steering wheel, I absolutely love the feature. But on the bright side, as CnoteMD stated, our heated seats do indeed work very quickly and very well.

My '02 Maxima had it too. I thought it was gimicky when I first got it, but now miss it. I also miss Homelink which should be standard with any E90.

GregL · 11-25-2006, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canucklion

california doesn't get as cold as Canada man

Yeah, seriously... I'm always at a loss of words when someone from Cali laughs about the usefulness of a heated steering wheel

Alpine · 11-26-2006, 02:26 AM

Ugh.. I got so excited when I read the title of this thread. I wonder why BMW didn't put heated steering wheels on the 3er?

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JBM Private 27 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 2013 335xi . . . Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN iTrader: (0)	My bad . . . I'm sorry about this, guys. I was at the dealership this week and looked at both the new X5 and the new 3. I think I was just too excited and mixed up the two steering wheels in my head. Yes, the 3 series does not have a heated steering wheel. However, I think I'm going to do the change for the M steering wheel. Just need to figure out the parts needed as I don't have the sports package on my 325xi. Just as a side note, if anyone knows, which parts do I need to replace a non-sport steering wheel for the M sport wheel?
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///Matt United States Marine 318 Rep 2,748 Posts Drives: 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	you could put a heated wheel on your 3. just get a wheel from, say, a 550, and then run some wiring and a switch. =) Also... anyone who thinks that heated wheel is better than a heated seat must have REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY cold sensitive hands. I can wear gloves. My heated seat warms a LOT of me. I'd hate to have to throw on a big parka, and some thick pants everytime I wanted to drive somewhere in the cold.
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