Retrofitting Heated Steering Wheel

[plm42]

Hey guys,

 

Just wondering if anyone has looked into retrofitting a HEATED steering wheel to replace their non-heated steering on a 2020+ model.

 

I know this was discussed by a couple people in the 2015-2019 forum, but the main issue was the fact that it'd have to be retrofitted with an Outback steering.

 

However, now that the higher trim Legacy has a heated wheel, would the replacement be any easier?

 

For anyone asking, obviously, buying a limited trim with the standard heating wheel would be the better option. I'm just thinking out loud here (and might consider doing it if it's easy enough.....)

[caddygti16v]

There is a topic about that at the Outback forum but I don't think they have found a solution yet.

 

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[caddygti16v]

Here is the thread, doesn't look like it's an easy solution: https://www.subaruoutback.org/threads/adding-heated-steering-wheel-to-onyx-xt.517257/

 

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[plm42]

Here is the thread, doesn't look like it's an easy solution: https://www.subaruoutback.org/threads/adding-heated-steering-wheel-to-onyx-xt.517257/

 

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Huh. Thanks for the link!

 

Funny enough, the Outback thread was inactive for almost a whole year, only to come back alive 8 days ago. Guess I'm not the only one seeing snow and thinking about my steering wheel

[Ronin3.6R]

I know this does not help but for what it is worth, the heated wheel works outstanding. I have used it a ton already. My Lexus had it but at 10 and 2. This one seems heated from 2 thru the bottom and back up to 10. Meaning only the very top stays cool. I also like where they placed the switch. Can't be much more ergonomic than that....