2013 Chevy Suburban LT heated steering wheel upgrade

[chevyguysuburban]

I want to upgrade my steering wheel to a heated steering wheel. I would like to know if it possible for a plug and play, or would there have to be other wiring done to make it happen?

 

[Doubeleive]

I want to upgrade my steering wheel to a heated steering wheel. I would like to know if it possible for a plug and play, or would there have to be other wiring done to make it happen?

you need the steering wheel with heat option and a clock spring that matches it, then you just need to run a power wire to the clockspring from a accessory power source.
the clock spring sends the power to the steering wheel you just need to connect the power to the clock spring connector.
you want accessory power so that you don't ever even accidentally leave the steering heat button on and drain the battery.
you can find the bcm power pin outs with the gm upfitter guide which is free online

 

[mikeseay]

you need the steering wheel with heat option and a clock spring that matches it, then you just need to run a power wire to the clockspring from a accessory power source.
the clock spring sends the power to the steering wheel you just need to connect the power to the clock spring connector.
you want accessory power so that you don't ever even accidentally leave the steering heat button on and drain the battery.

I believe want he is asking, is the wiring for the heated steering wheel already in the wiring harness?
Prior to being an option on a particular vehicle we would need to add a wire like you mentioned but like adding a Cadillac or Denali dash in my 2005 in order to get a transmission temperature gauge where most of the wiring harnesses have the wiring for the gauge installed and you can just plug it in and enjoy it.

 

[Doubeleive]

I believe want he is asking, is the wiring for the heated steering wheel already in the wiring harness?
Prior to being an option on a particular vehicle we would need to add a wire like you mentioned but like adding a Cadillac or Denali dash in my 2005 in order to get a transmission temperature gauge where most of the wiring harnesses have the wiring for the gauge installed and you can just plug it in and enjoy it.

has to have the clockspring and has to have a power source behind the clockspring

 

[chevyguysuburban]

I believe want he is asking, is the wiring for the heated steering wheel already in the wiring harness?
Prior to being an option on a particular vehicle we would need to add a wire like you mentioned but like adding a Cadillac or Denali dash in my 2005 in order to get a transmission temperature gauge where most of the wiring harnesses have the wiring for the gauge installed and you can just plug it in and enjoy it

I believe want he is asking, is the wiring for the heated steering wheel already in the wiring harness?
Prior to being an option on a particular vehicle we would need to add a wire like you mentioned but like adding a Cadillac or Denali dash in my 2005 in order to get a transmission temperature gauge where most of the wiring harnesses have the wiring for the gauge installed and you can just plug it in and enjoy it.

So what you are saying is I would need to add a power source and get a new clock spring with the heated steering wheel option?

 

[chevyguysuburban]

Or could I just by a new clock spring with heated steering wheel option and a new steering wheel?

 

[Doubeleive]

Or could I just by a new clock spring with heated steering wheel option and a new steering wheel?

it's the same thing lol
you have to have a steering wheel that heats and you have to have a clockspring that provides power to said heated steering wheel.
it wont work any other way
the clockspring needs to be connected to accessory power in order to send it to the steering wheel

and if said heated steering wheel and clockspring have radio buttons normally the buttons just work no further wiring needed, the only thing that needs a wire is the heat option

 

[chevyguysuburban]

So I would have to splice the heated option into another accessory?

 

[89Suburban]

2012 Tahoe. I need to know that wire under the dash that will supply 12v while in reverse.

2012 Tahoe. I need to know that wire under the dash that will supply 12v while in reverse. Thanks

www.tahoeyukonforum.com

 

[swathdiver]

The whole thing is well documented here and over at GM-Trucks going back through at least ten years.

 

[petethepug]

* Must have 07-14 full size SUV or 07-13 full size pick up with steering wheel heat element embedded option.

* Purchase OEM clockspring with equipped for heated SW option. Aftermarket Dorman clockspring known to have issues.

* Review posts on the install procedure and where to pull a single power lead to it. Approx 07/08 used an in line fuse from the fuse box and approx 09 used a dedicated lead from the fuse box marked for steering wheel heater.

 

[chevyguysuburban]

So what would be a good place to get the heated steering wheel option hooked in?

 

[buckwild27]

So what would be a good place to get the heated steering wheel option hooked in?

I have the required pigtail to hook that up if you're interested. I never used it now i don't need it.

 

[FatBob]

you need the steering wheel with heat option and a clock spring that matches it, then you just need to run a power wire to the clockspring from a accessory power source.
the clock spring sends the power to the steering wheel you just need to connect the power to the clock spring connector.
you want accessory power so that you don't ever even accidentally leave the steering heat button on and drain the battery.
you can find the bcm power pin outs with the gm upfitter guide which is free online

You are correct.
I will add you need to also run a ground wire.
From experience with a 2011 Silverado, be sure to use an accessory 12 volt source. The battery will still drain, even if the switch for the heated wheel is not left ON. I had to rewire mine from a hot at all times to an accessory switch 12 volt source. No idea why the battery drained, but the heated wheel was not turned on.

 

[buckwild27]

You are correct.
I will add you need to also run a ground wire.
From experience with a 2011 Silverado, be sure to use an accessory 12 volt source. The battery will still drain, even if the switch for the heated wheel is not left ON. I had to rewire mine from a hot at all times to an accessory switch 12 volt source. No idea why the battery drained, but the heated wheel was not turned on.

With the stuff i have it plugs into the factory port for the heated wheel

 

[auburnmk]

With the stuff i have it plugs into the factory port for the heated wheel

I have the required pigtail to hook that up if you're interested. I never used it now i don't need it.View attachment 448817

I would be interested in the pigtail if still available, just let me know how much.

 

[buckwild27]

I would be interested in the pigtail if still available, just let me know how much.

$35

 

[auburnmk]

$35

Sounds good, just let me know how to proceed.

 

[auburnmk]

Sounds good, just let me know how to proceed.

I guess I should verify that the cable works for 2008 GMC Yukon XL?

 

[buckwild27]

Sounds good, just let me know how to proceed.

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