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Heated Steering Wheel

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by willeneum, Jan 25, 2024.

  1. Jan 25, 2024 at 1:25 PM
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    willeneum

    willeneum [OP] Member

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    The last couple weeks of -30degC has made me look deeper into options for a heated steering wheel. I always considered this a "nice to have" until a rental vehicle for work had this feature... and boy, it felt nice to not have frozen paws.

    Been following a couple threads here and here as far as a DIY goes. It seems like the Tacoma clock spring is not wired for a heating steering option and trying to retrofit the OEM clock spring for a heating circuit seems potentially unsafe. Would another model Toyota OEM (or other brand) clock spring pre-wired for a heated steering wheel be swappable with the one on the Tacoma?

    Within those threads, this is available:
    https://cartrimhome.com/Heated-Stee...XlG4r7y7yGJS1z8PFUL4ho3ejj9k5w51QlgTnFbwhJkTW
    Has anyone purchased from them and care to review?
     
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  2. Jan 25, 2024 at 1:42 PM
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  3. Jan 25, 2024 at 3:38 PM
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    Putting on a pair of gloves would be even cheaper,
    but neither are as slick as pushing a button for a toasty-warm-wheel!

    I had this feature on my last truck and embersingly, one of the only things I miss about it.

    (Still unlikely to spend the ~$500 for it though)
     
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  4. Jan 26, 2024 at 2:31 PM
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    I'd rather pull out the mitts and gloves. The thought of having to set up the wheel cover before I leave and taking it off before I drive is such a hassle lol :crapstorm:.

    This is the way for now unfortunately. Even when the ambient temperature warms up to something tolerable and your butt is nice and toasty from the seat warmers, the wheel is still frozen. Keeping my fingers crossed for someone who is as keen as me to get this done :fingerscrossed:
     
  5. Jan 26, 2024 at 3:47 PM
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    My 23 Tundra has heated wheel. I forget to turn it on until the truck is warm.
     
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  6. Jan 27, 2024 at 6:56 AM
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    Just another mod needed. Interested in this for the wife when she drives the truck.
     
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    rotated tires changed oil threw out the old air freshener.
    I turn the vents to blow directly on to my hands. It takes exactly 1.2 miles of driving to get warm air from a cold start. I leave the house at 5:55 a.m. all winter, cold and dark ;-)
    That said, We just bought a new car for my wife. while looking, if there were no heated wheel and seats, there was no amount of money that would clinch a deal.
     
  10. May 14, 2024 at 5:11 PM
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    The wheel itself is of exceptional quality, but IMO for the price they took the lazy way out when it comes to the switch. The backlighting is tied to the on/off function on the switch, so both the backlight and LED light up only when the switch is on. It's easy to improve, just de-pin the ILL+ and ILL- wires from the connector and tie them into a breakout harness (available from multiple sources). That'll allow the switch to illuminate and dim with the rest of your switches. Mine is ready to install, just haven't had a chance yet. Let us know how it goes, the new Tacoma-specific clock spring they provide includes the steering angle sensor already installed which is a nice bonus compared their 4Runner version. Did yours ship with the plastic switch bezels included? Mine was the wheel only, the bezels had to transfer over from the existing wheel.
     
  12. May 14, 2024 at 7:51 PM
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    Just an update and review. I bought the heated wheel and got it installed it a couple weeks ago.
    The wheel gets to a gentle warm which is good enough to prevent your hand and fingers from freezing any further. I do wish it got a more toasty but I only had it on the 15-20mins drive to work. The wheel does get heated all around with the warmest spot between 10 and 2.

    Something that I'm trying to get used to is feel of the wheel. The wrap is less grippy than stock. The description says it's leather but the quality is not on par with OEM. I wouldn't be surprised if it was suede but having that said, it feels decent and time will tell if this will last. It is a noticeably beefier wheel, enough to be feel quite different. There's also a ridge/groove starting at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions down to the plastic bezels which I'm trying to get used to.

    Overall, I'm satisfied. Drives will be much more enjoyable this winter season. A couple of nit-picky items but it accomplishes the purpose.
     
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  14. Oct 30, 2024 at 3:50 PM
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    Here’s mine installed and comparison. The heated steering wheel has a small flat on bottom.
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    IMG_3335.jpg
     
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  15. Oct 30, 2024 at 4:00 PM
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    Bunch of pansies. I grew up in Cincinnati in the days before heated seats, steering wheels, and remote start.

    Somehow survived it. I have sat in my car with the heat going while gassing up my car thou.

    Been in Florida since 2001. A friend gave me a ride in his new Dodge pickup to pick up my new bike in 2015. We were driving along and I noticed a cool breeze on my ass. He had some kinda airflow seats. Been days I wished my Tacom had that option, but the AC cools things off alright.
     

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