Hi there,

I am a bit stuck with upgrading my 2013 Range Rover Sport HSE Black edition to a heated steering wheel and would really appreciate some assistance from you knowledgeable guys please.

The story so far:

I purchased a used heated steering wheel from a 2012 Range Rover Sport complete with the switch packs. I also purchased a used clock spring with the heated steering wheel connectors also from a 2012 Range Rover Sport but not from the same car.

I disconnected the battery and fitted the replacement clock spring and the heated steering wheel and checked all the connections carefully as I went. So far, so good.

When I started the car, none of the switch pack functions were working and I got an airbag error message?

To try and trouble shoot the problem, I removed the replacement clock spring, put my old clock spring back in but refitted the heated steering wheel (obviously without the heated steering wheel cable connections). All the functions on the heated steering wheel now work on both switch packs and the airbag error has gone.

So it seems that the replacement clock spring I purchased with the heated steering wheel connections is not compatible with either my car or the heated steering wheel.

Not sure where to go from here? Below are all the part numbers for my original parts and the replacement parts. Can anyone suggest how to resolve this issue? I think that I need a new replacement clock spring which is compatible with both the car and the heated steering wheel. Any idea of the part number I should be looking for?

1. I purchased a used heated steering wheel complete switch packs. The part number is CH32-3600-FA8PVJ and the date on the label is 23/08/2012.The two switch pack numbers are CH32-13D767-DA-1 and CH32-13D767-AA-1.

2. My existing steering wheel part number is CH32-3600-BA dated 01/03/2013. The two switch pack part numbers are CH32-13D767-CA-2 and CH32-13D767-AA-1.

3. I purchased a used clock spring with the heated steering wheel connectors. The part number is 9H22-14A664-AA *UG 11 251 0043 0*

4. My existing clock spring (without the heated steering wheel connectors) is YRC500080 UG 12 314 0694 d*

Can some kind person please help as I am now stuck!!!!

Thanks

Steve

As far as im aware there are only 2 different clock springs, heated and non heated. 2003 BMW M5 - 5 Litres of V8 Optimax Slurping Goodness in Carbon Black

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If all the Multi Plug connectors were fitted and pushed fully home I am inclined to think the Clockspring you bought is suspect. As Buckster said there is only One Clockspring listed for a Heated Steering Wheel on a Sport Part No. LR018556

Cheers
Col

Thanks Buckster and Col,

I too am thinking the clock spring is faulty. I did check all the connectors and they were all fully home. I will return the clock spring to the supplier and look for another. But before I did that, I just wanted to check that there were not any clock spring changes with Model Years or compatibility issues.

Thanks guys

I will let you know how I get on.

Cheers,

Steve

Good News Col & Buckster!

Got a refund on the previous clock spring and a replacement arrived today. Now all installed and I have a very nice warm steering wheel! Not really needed this time of year but I am sure I will appreciate it come the winter.

Thanks for all your help and advice

Cheers,

Steve

No worries Steve, glad you got it sorted. I have to say it is the best mod i have done, on a cold winters morning its awesome  2003 BMW M5 - 5 Litres of V8 Optimax Slurping Goodness in Carbon Black

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Glad you sorted it, but can you enlighten me as to what a 'clock spring' is/does in this context?

I can give you a basic explanation of a clock spring but others could probably give you a much better technical explanation!

The clock spring sits behind the steering wheel and connects the wiring loom connections to the steering wheel switches and air bag while still allows the steering wheel to turn.

If you want to upgrade from a non-heated steering wheel to a heated one, in addition to changing the steering wheel you will probably need to change the clock spring too. The standard clock spring does not have the power connections for the heated steering wheel, even though the power connector is present in the loom (it is wrapped in foam).

Hope this makes sense?

Cheers,

Steve

Evo5man wrote:

Good News Col & Buckster!

Got a refund on the previous clock spring and a replacement arrived today. Now all installed and I have a very nice warm steering wheel! Not really needed this time of year but I am sure I will appreciate it come the winter.

Thanks for all your help and advice

Cheers,

Steve

Cheers
Col

Evo5man wrote:

I can give you a basic explanation of a clock spring but others could probably give you a much better technical explanation!

The clock spring sits behind the steering wheel and connects the wiring loom connections to the steering wheel switches and air bag while still allows the steering wheel to turn.

If you want to upgrade from a non-heated steering wheel to a heated one, in addition to changing the steering wheel you will probably need to change the clock spring too. The standard clock spring does not have the power connections for the heated steering wheel, even though the power connector is present in the loom (it is wrapped in foam).

Hope this makes sense?

Cheers,

Steve

Not sure if it looks like a clockspring or not to be fair



Cheers
Col

The cars must be driven by clockwork, then, that's the only possible explanation! That silver coloured pipe at the back is probably where you insert the key.