Has anyone added a heated wheel to a 2008-13 200? Possible? Been chilly here in Denver and was thinking that would be a great addition.
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My ‘13 came with it. I didn’t realize it wasn’t on the ‘08-‘11 models. Not gonna lie, it heats up quick and I use it daily. Be advised it does not heat up the wood portion, just the plastic lower half of the wheel.
I was wondering about this as well. It gets even chillier up here in Canada 
Quick Google search, I came across this post in ClubLexus, this guy swapped the steering wheel with a 2016+ and claimed "all buttons" work. Not sure about the heating feature. I'd assume there is an additional wire to power up the heating element, but can't confirm without seeing them side by side.
Quick Google search, I came across this post in ClubLexus, this guy swapped the steering wheel with a 2016+ and claimed "all buttons" work. Not sure about the heating feature. I'd assume there is an additional wire to power up the heating element, but can't confirm without seeing them side by side.
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On a side note you have to wonder why it's not standard on the LC/LX. It's like a $150 option on the LX. When you are dropping north of $80K on a truck why can't Toyota just throw in the heated steering wheel? Why nickel and dime for $150?
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There has to be more to it than this. Ive seen a switch to the side of the steering column. It can't be as simple as just swapping wheels. I was hoping someone had done it. I could figure it out if I had the wiring diagrams for both 08-11 and 13-15. HmmmmI was wondering about this as well. It gets even chillier up here in Canada
Quick Google search, I came across this post in ClubLexus, this guy swapped the steering wheel with a 2016+ and claimed "all buttons" work. Not sure about the heating feature. I'd assume there is an additional wire to power up the heating element, but can't confirm without seeing them side by side.
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I'd be willing to bet it's as simple as swapping wheels and adding the button if there is one.
Does anyone know if there's a full leather wheel available in any other market? would love to get rid of the fake wood and have full heated leather
Buy an LX wheel, they are made from real wood.
You want this: Amazon product ASIN B00RXIQTBQ
Covers up the phony wood, but doesn't solve the partial heated section. Love mine.
I just saw that a Slee built 2010 lx570 was posted for sale with a heated steering wheel retrofitted from a 2011. Does anyone know about it? Would love to add one to my 2009.
Bump. It doesn't look like it.
I also have read that it only heats the lower leather portion of the wheel. The upper half that is all wood doesn't heat up.
Still, would love to retrofit if possible.
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Someone needs to perfect a steering cover that can be heated. Come on boys burn that midnight oil.
It *sounds* like the heated steering wheel, clockspring, and switch are needed to retrofit. If someone has a good eye for wiring diagrams, it could help determine if a wiring harness can be sourced or it is more involved (de-pinning / custom harness). Coming from the colder part of the continent, this is one of the few things I’d love to upgrade on the 08-11 model.
I’d also be curious what differentiates the 13-15 cooled seats from earlier models, ex. A fan upgrade that could be retrofitted?
I’d also be curious what differentiates the 13-15 cooled seats from earlier models, ex. A fan upgrade that could be retrofitted?
Now that I have it, it's a really nice thing to have. I use it quite a bit. Be aware that there is a timer circuit that runs it, you push a button on the dash to turn it on, but it does shut off after awhile, maybe 10-15 minutes.
The ventilated (not cooled) seats have perforated leather on the seating surfaces.
I think this is an LX vs LC thing? I had an '11 LC prior to my current '15 LC and the seats weren't perforated.
