Upgrade heated steering wheel, folding mirrors or boot close

[GJB]

Originally Posted by RoyMacDonald

Well if you want a rear view camera you have to spec the wiring for it at the factory as it can't be added by the main dealer afterwards if you don't.

Roy

Had rear camera fitted after 2 years by dealer no problem

[Pitvar]

Originally Posted by muffking

I have added the heated steering wheel http://www.volvopartswebstore.com/pr.../31373979.html but you also need the clock spring (wiring round the steering column), switch and VIDA. I tried manually wiring mine in, which worked but kept catching when turning the wheel.

Good news - did you manage to buy a "bare wheel" and reuse the switches, airbag etc or was i the full kit? Thanks

[NigelDay]

Originally Posted by RoyMacDonald

I thought all XC60's came with folding mirrors as standard? Even our previous base model V40 had them.

I wouldn't bother with the self closing boot. I think the heated steering wheel won't cost that much though.

Roy

No, the base-level R-Design does not have these (nor the remote boot release).

[RoyMacDonald]

Originally Posted by GJB

Had rear camera fitted after 2 years by dealer no problem

2015 onwards unless they've changed it again.

Roy

[Pitvar]

First quote for mirrors £800 fitted - too dear but the kit is only £380... still awaiting a cost for the steering wheel/confirmation it can be done.

Sadly one Volvo dealer told me folding mirrors just couldn't be done and talked to me like I was an idiot [after I'd pointed out they come up as an aftermarket accessory on MyVolvo for my car] - ironically I would probably have gone to them if the cost had been right - not any more!

[muffking]

Originally Posted by Pitvar

Good news - did you manage to buy a "bare wheel" and reuse the switches, airbag etc or was i the full kit? Thanks

Yep, I bought a bare heated R-Design steering wheel and then fitted the airbag, trim and switches from my SE steering wheel on to it. It was all transferrable, but then I was left with a 2-pin plug for the heater part of the steering wheel which I connected directly to the battery to test it and it all worked ok, but I couldn't find a reasonable price on the clock spring wiring (squib), so the heater is disconnected for now.

FYI the airbag clips are a bugger to get off.

[v70stu]

On a slightly related topic, has anyone here retro fitted the steering wheel paddles or a newer wheel with paddles? Just an idle - and probably pointless - thought!

[Pitvar]

Originally Posted by muffking

Yep, I bought a bare heated R-Design steering wheel and then fitted the airbag, trim and switches from my SE steering wheel on to it. It was all transferrable, but then I was left with a 2-pin plug for the heater part of the steering wheel which I connected directly to the battery to test it and it all worked ok, but I couldn't find a reasonable price on the clock spring wiring (squib), so the heater is disconnected for now.

FYI the airbag clips are a bugger to get off.

Thanks - I remember struggling with clips on BMW airbags for hours!

[Easington]

Originally Posted by Pitvar

Thanks - I remember struggling with clips on BMW airbags for hours!

I realise this is a really old thread but the OP still appears to be active. How did this project go?

I really fancy adding a heated wheel and front parking sensors (have a price for these).

Thanks