Heated Steering Wheel Part 2 - XBimmers

halfalife · 02-04-2013, 01:24 PM

Hi guys, just been fobbed off by my local dealer regarding my heated steering wheel. My problem is that it is not heating up as quickly as it used to.
Can you guys let me know how long it takes for your wheel to get a toasty temperature. ?
Then I can go back to the dealer with some ammo.

rmeir · 02-04-2013, 01:26 PM

never timed it but would say 2.5 to 3 minutes

E92LNGCGY · 02-04-2013, 01:31 PM

Don't know how long but it is as quick as the heated seats. However I would not consider the temperature to be hot. More like warm. The heated wheel is much different than on my 335.

Mingstar88 · 02-04-2013, 01:44 PM

mine does get HOT after 3 minutes, i do tend to turn it off after my body gets warm.

Little Fryer · 02-04-2013, 07:10 PM

I agree that it takes about the same amount of time that the seats take, and mine gets "hot!", not just warm.

noka · 02-04-2013, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by halfalife

Hi guys, just been fobbed off by my local dealer regarding my heated steering wheel. My problem is that it is not heating up as quickly as it used to.
Can you guys let me know how long it takes for your wheel to get a toasty temperature. ?
Then I can go back to the dealer with some ammo.

Mine gets warm, not hot, after 2-3 min. I can actually feel a temp change after 1-min or so. I wonder if they lowered the temp a little bit for MY '13.

halfalife · 02-05-2013, 04:31 AM

Thanks guys, mine used to get pleasantly warm in about 3 mins, now it takes 20, I must say the dealers were absolutely clueless about it !!

epiphone3 · 02-05-2013, 10:49 AM

Mine gets warm in the same time as the seats... probably just a couple minutes. My steering never gets screaming hot... just nice and warm.

tango131 · 02-05-2013, 12:49 PM

Ours gets warm in a few mins.

Btw, make sure you are not using Eco pro mode, as this cuts down on power going to heated seats, wheel, and hvac. Also check your settings on I drive as this is user selectable.

Bmwlvr60 · 02-08-2013, 10:45 AM

3 minutes to get warm.

gordyhda · 02-09-2013, 08:51 AM

Does anyone know how to increase the temperature of the heated steering wheel? "Warm" doesn't cut it when it's below freezing outside. There must be a rheostat or software control to change this?

noka · 02-09-2013, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by gordyhda

Does anyone know how to increase the temperature of the heated steering wheel? "Warm" doesn't cut it when it's below freezing outside. There must be a rheostat or software control to change this?

No physical control (e.g. rheostat) but maybe through coding if someone finds it. If it is possible, keep in mind that increasing might shorten heating element life.

Buffaloalchemist · 02-10-2013, 05:54 PM

My wheel starts to noticeably warm after about 30 seconds, by the time the heatd seats are noticeabl (2-3 minutes) I generally turn the wheel off as it is becoming too warm for me!

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halfalife Enlisted Member Drives: 2.0D MSPORT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: uk Posts: 44 iTrader: (0)	Heated Steering Wheel Part 2 Hi guys, just been fobbed off by my local dealer regarding my heated steering wheel. My problem is that it is not heating up as quickly as it used to. Can you guys let me know how long it takes for your wheel to get a toasty temperature. ? Then I can go back to the dealer with some ammo.
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E92LNGCGY Captain Drives: E92/F25 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 676 iTrader: (0)	Don't know how long but it is as quick as the heated seats. However I would not consider the temperature to be hot. More like warm. The heated wheel is much different than on my 335. __________________ Looking to buy or sell property in Alberta? Drop me a line to see what I can do for you. Urban Realty - Leslie Ng - 403-807-6248 or leslieng168@gmail.com

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tango131 Private Drives: Boxster S; 2013 X3 28i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 64 iTrader: (0)	Ours gets warm in a few mins. Btw, make sure you are not using Eco pro mode, as this cuts down on power going to heated seats, wheel, and hvac. Also check your settings on I drive as this is user selectable. __________________ 2013 X3 28i, AW, Chestnut, Sienna, ZAP, ZCV, ZCW, ZDH, ZPP, rear view, park distance, cargo net (Wife's) (Pics and story) 2010 Porsche Boxster S (Mine)

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Bmwlvr60 Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW X3 28i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 229 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMX X3 28i [0.00]	3 minutes to get warm. __________________ 2013 BMW X3 28i - Deep Sea Blue Metallic, Sand Beige Nevada Leather, Fineline Sienna Wood Trim, High-Gloss Roof Rails, and BMW Apps. Goodyear Eagle LS 2 All Season Tires. Packages: Cold Weather, Convenience, Dynamic Handling, M Sport, Premium, Premium Sound with XM Sirius, and Technology.

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02-04-2013, 01:26 PM	#2
rmeir Private First Class Drives: x3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: chicago il Posts: 148 iTrader: (0)	never timed it but would say 2.5 to 3 minutes

02-04-2013, 01:44 PM	#4
Mingstar88 Private First Class Drives: BMW X3 35i Carbon Black MSport Join Date: May 2011 Location: GTA Posts: 156 iTrader: (0)	mine does get HOT after 3 minutes, i do tend to turn it off after my body gets warm.

02-04-2013, 07:10 PM	#5
Little Fryer New Member Drives: 2012 BMW X3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Port Dover, Ontario Canada Posts: 6 iTrader: (0)	I agree that it takes about the same amount of time that the seats take, and mine gets "hot!", not just warm.

02-05-2013, 04:31 AM	#7
halfalife Enlisted Member Drives: 2.0D MSPORT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: uk Posts: 44 iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys, mine used to get pleasantly warm in about 3 mins, now it takes 20, I must say the dealers were absolutely clueless about it !!

02-05-2013, 10:49 AM	#8
epiphone3 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2013 BMW X3 35i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,641 iTrader: (0)	Mine gets warm in the same time as the seats... probably just a couple minutes. My steering never gets screaming hot... just nice and warm.

02-09-2013, 08:51 AM	#11
gordyhda Registered Drives: 2008 535xi sport package AT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Collegeville, PA Posts: 1 iTrader: (0)	Does anyone know how to increase the temperature of the heated steering wheel? "Warm" doesn't cut it when it's below freezing outside. There must be a rheostat or software control to change this?

02-10-2013, 05:54 PM	#13
Buffaloalchemist New Member Drives: 2013 X3 28i Deep Sea Blue Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Williamsville, NY Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	My wheel starts to noticeably warm after about 30 seconds, by the time the heatd seats are noticeabl (2-3 minutes) I generally turn the wheel off as it is becoming too warm for me!