Genesis 2G: add heated steering wheel?

[Stevedotsimpson]

Just checking in to see if anyone has managed to install an OEM-like heated steering wheel on the 2016 Hyundai Genesis sedan, 3.8. I have the Canadian premium trim. The higher trims have the heated steering wheel. I'm wondering if it's plug and play?

Do I just need the heated steering wheel and the right clock spring? If so, what about the switch?

I asked two dealerships. One said they didn't think it was possible. I asked another and they said no problem. But when I asked how much, they said they would get back to me. Despite two follow ups, it's been silence for 3 weeks.

I also asked a well-respect mod shop, and he said he could do it but would need to look into it and thought it would be very expensive.

Thoughts? Any help would be appreciated

 

[chris41]

Some thoughts. I have a US Ultimate with the switch to the left of the Shift. Check to see if your car has the wiring in place. Otherwise, consider using another Hyundai or KIA wheel that has the switch on the wheel.

 

[SuperKing]

I don't think it's that simple. Not sure if the software will support it. When I turn mine on, my dash pops up saying Heated Steering Wheel On. And it turns itself off after 30 mins. It's more integrated than just the hardware.

 

[EdP]

I don't think it's that simple. Not sure if the software will support it. When I turn mine on, my dash pops up saying Heated Steering Wheel On. And it turns itself off after 30 mins. It's more integrated than just the hardware.

As long as you can wire it to a switch that goes off when the ignition goes off it should work though. None of the fancy stuff would matter much this morning at 2 degrees. I love the heated wheel.

 

[1FstYota]

First thing is to do some digging with part numbers, see how many variations of the steering wheel there is, that will tell you right away that besides interior color choice, the heater element might be in all steering wheels. If that is the case the clock spring might not need to be changed and look at the console to see what is needed for the switch.

I thought the heated wheel switch only came on the ultimate with awd so I guess you will need to figure out a way to mount the switch too? But anyway most of all the stuff can be look at with various part numbers to see how close it is for everything you need.

 

[Stevedotsimpson]

Thank you all for your thoughts. I'll probably need a new coil spring. Both the coil spring and heated steering wheel can be purchased for relatively accessible prices. I think the difficulty will be the switch mechanism.

I'm fine with it being done purely electrically without integrating into the vehicle's software. I'm not sure the switch can work without the software if it's simply on/off and doesn't have an LED indicator.

So, there's some research for me. I'll report back once my auto electric pro takes a peak behind the wheel and console.

Thanks and merry Christmas and happy New years!

 

[1FstYota]

Thank you all for your thoughts. I'll probably need a new coil spring. Both the coil spring and heated steering wheel can be purchased for relatively accessible prices. I think the difficulty will be the switch mechanism.

I'm fine with it being done purely electrically without integrating into the vehicle's software. I'm not sure the switch can work without the software if it's simply on/off and doesn't have an LED indicator.

So, there's some research for me. I'll report back once my auto electric pro takes a peak behind the wheel and console.

Thanks and merry Christmas and happy New years!

let us know, its always interesting to see people do stuff like this. Some cars make it easy where the harness already has the necessary terminations so you can just plug and play.

 

[SuperKing]

I'm not sure the switch can work without the software if it's simply on/off and doesn't have an LED indicator.

I don't think the switch is on/off, it's a more like a momentary contact button. It doesn't click. Basically, when you push the button, it connects the circuit and it tells the software to turn the heating element on. When you let go of the button, the circuit is open again.

You might be able to use the face of the factory button on top of a switch that stays closed after you push it.

 

[EdP]

I don't think the switch is on/off, it's a more like a momentary contact button. It doesn't click. Basically, when you push the button, it connects the circuit and it tells the software to turn the heating element on. When you let go of the button, the circuit is open again.

You might be able to use the face of the factory button on top of a switch that stays closed after you push it.

While that is true, you can also wire it with a 50 cent toggle switch with power from just about anywhere. Should have a fuse, of course. Factory setup would look nice, but the heating element does not care where the power is from. Safest would be a circuit that goes off when the ignition goes off.

 

[SuperKing]

While that is true, you can also wire it with a 50 cent toggle switch with power from just about anywhere. Should have a fuse, of course. Factory setup would look nice, but the heating element does not care where the power is from. Safest would be a circuit that goes off when the ignition goes off.

You totally could but personally, I wouldn't. Unless you can find an easy to reach location to hide a button like that, it would look totally out of place. Also, I don't know why the factory heated wheel has a 30 min timer. It may be to preserve the heating element or other electronics in the wheel. If there's a valid reason for the 30 min timer, someone who did this would need to turn it off after 30 mins.

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[Stevedotsimpson]

I'm still waiting for my electronics guy to return my call in this. I went to another dealership in the Toronto area and was told it's not possible. However the employee was too confident, without even a pause, for me to believe him.

I've worked retail. That confidence smacks of a person who didn't think it was worth his time to consider.

 

[EdP]

I went to another dealership in the Toronto area and was told it's not possible. However the employee was too confident, without even a pause, for me to believe him.

I've worked retail. That confidence smacks of a person who didn't think it was worth his time to consider.

Of course it is possible if you have enough time and money. He is just not interested in finding out how much of each is needed.

 

[Mcc]

Of course it is possible if you have enough time and money. He is just not interested in finding out how much of each is needed.

But if had said yes it is possible, would you expect the dealer to give you a quote for all the parts and labor and stand behind that quote even though he had never done anything like this before? No upside only downside for going out of his area of expertise. Of course he could have have said I don’t know but maybe he really doesn’t think it’s possible.

 

[EdP]

But if had said yes it is possible, would you expect the dealer to give you a quote for all the parts and labor and stand behind that quote even though he had never done anything like this before? No upside only downside for going out of his area of expertise. Of course he could have have said I don’t know but maybe he really doesn’t think it’s possible.

Like I said, with enough time and money. . . I can understand him not being interested. It is not a by the book service and he can quote a price and lose his ass on the job. Unless you are very familiar with the wiring harness it could take a bit of time just finding out where connections have to go, if splices are needed, etc. If it was my shop, chances are I'd say "sorry, not interested" unless I thought it was economical, can make a nice profit and others would want it done too. We put a man on the moon, build Boeing 787s, so someone can swap out a steering wheel. It may not make economical sense, but can be done.

 

[Mcc]

Like I said, with enough time and money. . . I can understand him not being interested. It is not a by the book service and he can quote a price and lose his ass on the job. Unless you are very familiar with the wiring harness it could take a bit of time just finding out where connections have to go, if splices are needed, etc. If it was my shop, chances are I'd say "sorry, not interested" unless I thought it was economical, can make a nice profit and others would want it done too. We put a man on the moon, build Boeing 787s, so someone can swap out a steering wheel. It may not make economical sense, but can be done.

I agree with you, anything can be done given enough time and money. Figuring out ahead of time how much time and how much money is yet another thing altogether.

 

[Stevedotsimpson]

My issue isn't that the dealership turned down the work. My issue is that the dealership said it wasn't possible as if the person knew it for a fact. Maybe he does know. But I didn't find his response credible.

In terms of pricing, well sure I'd want to hold them to an estimate. But they can also say there's no estimate for this. It's an hourly job because it's custom work. Or maybe say it's possible but not economically feasible.

At the end of the day I don't begrudge the dealership. I just don't think they wanted my business on this job. C'est la vie.

Even my electronics guy is taking long to get back to me. This might just not be economical.

Recognizing my own limits, I've resigned to the belief it surely isn't DIY-friendly.