ID8 - any way to include heated wheel in the climate auto config?

JoeyJoeJo · 11-13-2023, 08:11 AM

Had a dig around and can't find it.

My F40 ID7 had temperature triggers for the heated seat and wheel, worked great.

I've been trying the ID8 auto function and it works way better than I thought it would (because I'm very fussy) and I'm happy to leave it on that but the wheel heating doesn't seem to be included.

I'd have thought it would be a tick box somewhere but not found, any clues?

PRINCE THUNDERNIGHT · 11-13-2023, 08:28 AM

As far as I've discovered, if it's cold enough outside, the steering wheel just comes on anyway when I remote start car.

JoeyJoeJo · 11-13-2023, 09:28 AM

No remote start here, was -3 yesterday, seats come on about +8/9 so they were toasty.
I've switched on the wheel manually all last week hoping it would "learn" that's how I like it but still manual today at +6 hence the search for an option.

Littlecoupe · 11-13-2023, 11:52 AM

I had a similar thought months ago, I investigated the settings and the manual but I never did find an option to have the steering wheel maintain the last setting. This can be coded in via Bimmercode (or other coding), I can't confirm though since my Bluetooth OBDII dongle isn't new enough to support that function of coding.

I too can confirm that the steering wheel will turn on automatically on cooler temperatures with the remote start, but I know that doesn't help you.

ninja_geezer · 12-05-2023, 04:25 PM

i just press the dedicated button on the steering wheel !!! why would you want anything else ?? if my hands are cold (always are) i press it. we dont have remote start in the UK.,i have to unlock the car and press the start button ......i then lock it and go in the house whilst it defrosts for 10 mins,,i also press the steering wheel heating and the seat heating ,,,,,,and its all toasty when i drive when i get in to drive.

Invisiblename · 12-06-2023, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeyJoeJo

Had a dig around and can't find it.

My F40 ID7 had temperature triggers for the heated seat and wheel, worked great.

I've been trying the ID8 auto function and it works way better than I thought it would (because I'm very fussy) and I'm happy to leave it on that but the wheel heating doesn't seem to be included.

I'd have thought it would be a tick box somewhere but not found, any clues?

The UK & EU builds don’t have remote start due to legislation, and there is no option to have the wheel heating come on automatically

WilcoJunoHotel · 12-06-2023, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Invisiblename

The UK & EU builds don’t have remote start due to legislation, and there is no option to have the wheel heating come on automatically

You guys are really missing out. I use remote start even when it is warm outside just so I can stand behind the car and listen to it start up.

ninja_geezer · 12-07-2023, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by WilcoJunoHotel

You guys are really missing out. I use remote start even when it is warm outside just so I can stand behind the car and listen to it start up.

what are we missing ? i start it lock it go back in have a coffee whats the difference ...

J-RO · 12-07-2023, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ninja_geezer

what are we missing ? i start it lock it go back in have a coffee whats the difference ...

Depending upon where your car is and how cold it is that might make the difference.

WilcoJunoHotel · 12-08-2023, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ninja_geezer

what are we missing ? i start it lock it go back in have a coffee whats the difference ...

Not only are you missing out, you completely missed my point.

Go stand behind your car and have someone start it up for you.

ninja_geezer · 12-08-2023, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by WilcoJunoHotel

Not only are you missing out, you completely missed my point.

Go stand behind your car and have someone start it up for you.

on cold start i lean in press the start button and can stand behind sounds great.exhaust flaps open fused pulled.....does not sound as good as the USA cars we have shitty ppf to contend with.

ninja_geezer · 12-08-2023, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by J-RO

Depending upon where your car is and how cold it is that might make the difference.

car in garden outside front door.if its icy i just go out and start it and come back in .

Invisiblename · 12-09-2023, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ninja_geezer

on cold start i lean in press the start button and can stand behind sounds great.exhaust flaps open fused pulled.....does not sound as good as the USA cars we have shitty ppf to contend with.

Curious, how do you manage to press the start button & put your foot on the brake pedal when “leaning in”?

Z_Victor1 · 12-17-2023, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Invisiblename

Curious, how do you manage to press the start button & put your foot on the brake pedal when “leaning in”?

11-13-2023, 08:11 AM	#1
JoeyJoeJo Private First Class 184 Rep 183 Posts Drives: G42 M240ix Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	ID8 - any way to include heated wheel in the climate auto config? Had a dig around and can't find it. My F40 ID7 had temperature triggers for the heated seat and wheel, worked great. I've been trying the ID8 auto function and it works way better than I thought it would (because I'm very fussy) and I'm happy to leave it on that but the wheel heating doesn't seem to be included. I'd have thought it would be a tick box somewhere but not found, any clues? __________________ G42 M240ix
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PRINCE THUNDERNIGHT First Lieutenant 332 Rep 377 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW M240i XDrive G42 Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Tennessee (via UK) iTrader: (0)	As far as I've discovered, if it's cold enough outside, the steering wheel just comes on anyway when I remote start car.
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JoeyJoeJo Private First Class 184 Rep 183 Posts Drives: G42 M240ix Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	No remote start here, was -3 yesterday, seats come on about +8/9 so they were toasty. I've switched on the wheel manually all last week hoping it would "learn" that's how I like it but still manual today at +6 hence the search for an option. __________________ G42 M240ix
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Littlecoupe Private First Class 112 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 2023 M240i Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I had a similar thought months ago, I investigated the settings and the manual but I never did find an option to have the steering wheel maintain the last setting. This can be coded in via Bimmercode (or other coding), I can't confirm though since my Bluetooth OBDII dongle isn't new enough to support that function of coding. I too can confirm that the steering wheel will turn on automatically on cooler temperatures with the remote start, but I know that doesn't help you.
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ninja_geezer Private First Class 60 Rep 176 Posts Drives: BMW M240i G42 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: North East Lincs iTrader: (0)	i just press the dedicated button on the steering wheel !!! why would you want anything else ?? if my hands are cold (always are) i press it. we dont have remote start in the UK.,i have to unlock the car and press the start button ......i then lock it and go in the house whilst it defrosts for 10 mins,,i also press the steering wheel heating and the seat heating ,,,,,,and its all toasty when i drive when i get in to drive.
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