Steering Wheel Heating Element

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Nov 23, 2024 | 12:53 AM

#41

A1C6

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Originally Posted by CincyRovers

Yep, I got a confirmation from my parts guy a few weeks ago that they did change the leather that they use on the steering wheel. I'm sure the grainer leather will hold up better than the previous Windsor leather steering wheel, and I'd rather have something a little more durable than something that is softer and more prone to damage. I'm not complaining.

When was this change made?

Nov 23, 2024 | 04:21 AM

#42

lightning

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l wouldn't worry too much about it because the heating element will burn out before the leather wears, and you'll need to fit a new wheel anyway

Nov 23, 2024 | 06:34 PM

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CincyRovers

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Originally Posted by A1C6

When was this change made?

It was done recently, but it appears that only replacement steering wheels are made with the different leather, as every brand new Defender I looked at that was on the lot still had the Windsor leather steering wheel. Makes no sense to me.

Nov 23, 2024 | 06:37 PM

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CincyRovers

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Originally Posted by lightning

l wouldn't worry too much about it because the heating element will burn out before the leather wears, and you'll need to fit a new wheel anyway

I’m not worried about it going out again. I’ve had many cars with heated steering wheels and this is the only car where it went bad. I’m sure that my replacement will not have an issue.

Nov 24, 2024 | 10:56 PM

#45

markjlr

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I have a used heated steering wheel clockspring off of a 2021 p400 defender if anyone wants to buy it off me. 500 bucks is a hell of a lot cheaper than buying new.

cheers, Mark 323-237-9773

Nov 25, 2024 | 04:38 AM

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A1C6

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Originally Posted by lightning

l wouldn't worry too much about it because the heating element will burn out before the leather wears, and you'll need to fit a new wheel anyway

Oh haha I'm just wondering for my own knowledge. I'm not too worried about mine as I live in Australia, and I rarely ever need the steering wheel heater. Only maybe if I park outside overnight in winter.