Heated Steering Wheel Retrofit - updated with information

[CaliF150]

Thanks John for the note-

it can definitely work on the 8” screen you just have to mess with the APIM settings a fair bit, I had to change my truck to pretend like it’s a super duty (APIM) as well as enable heated and cooled seats (APIM) and all of a sudden it worked! Keep in mind I have never had an OTA update since 2021 though

you also have to make the changes to HSW in the SCCM as per all the other guidance

I now have a couple of weird settings like ‘turn on cooled seats at startup’ but other that that it works perfect

That is so awesome and good news for me!
Thank you for responding and the support from everyone here!
Interesting how the icon appears. So is everyone grabbing the power for HSW at fues box I assume from what I have been reading.

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[dogs4kids]

On my Lariat, the SCCM did not have the two pins that are needed for the heated wheel. I was able to swap the SCCM, I did swap the HVAC module. The wiring process was the two wires, one to ground and one to the BCM. That was all.

I have a '23 Lariat that came w/o the HSW wiring. I replaced the SCCM and steering wheel and made the FORSCAN changes. The soft button shows in the climate controls, but doesn't do anything. I've seen many comments about connecting the wires, but no specifics. Where do I connect the power wire to the steering wheel and the BCM? Can anyone provide pics of where the hot wire is inserted into the plug and BCM? TIA

 

[Rineland]

I have a '23 Lariat that came w/o the HSW wiring. I replaced the SCCM and steering wheel and made the FORSCAN changes. The soft button shows in the climate controls, but doesn't do anything. I've seen many comments about connecting the wires, but no specifics. Where do I connect the power wire to the steering wheel and the BCM? Can anyone provide pics of where the hot wire is inserted into the plug and BCM? TIA

BCM pin location below:

https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/thr...fit-updated-with-information.6022/post-289356

For the steering wheel side, assuming you have the correct harness, the connector plugs into the back of the SCCM.

 

[dogs4kids]

Where does the wire from the BCM plug in?

BCM pin location below:

https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/thr...fit-updated-with-information.6022/post-289356

For the steering wheel side, assuming you have the correct harness, the connector plugs into the back of the SCCM.

 

[dogs4kids]

Here are my connections. Where would another one plug in?

 

[dogs4kids]

That looks like adaptive steering components. Pic of the factory wheel?

Here are the OEM parts, the window sticker, and the list of parts I purchased.

 

[JScaro]

@dogs4kids

TSB from Ford on the HSW and some pictures I have.
Brown plug from the steering wheel plugs on the front side of the SSCM
Gray plug on the back side of the steering wheel - this is your ground and BCM power

The SSCM you bought need to have the pins for both these plugs front and back side.

Most people buy the whole assembly so they know the pins are there.

 

[HammaMan]

That looks like adaptive steering components. Pic of the factory wheel?

He's got you above. You separated the clock spring from the SCCM, but you need them both as it's the SCCM where things plug into and relay heat power.

That's the issue with long threads.

 

[dogs4kids]

He's got you above. You separated the clock spring from the SCCM, but you need them both as it's the SCCM where things plug into and relay heat power.

That's the issue with long threads.

Thank you SO MUCH, JScaro and HammaMan! I bought the SCCM but didn’t install it. Now I understand the need for it. I’ll do that next

 

[JScaro]

Just did my steering wheel swap but having a few issues. My airbag light is now on and It doesn't seem like I am getting any heat to the wheel. Has anyone had these issues? Soft button is on screen and it shows it's turning on but not feeling any heat. There are 2 airbag DTC codes as well. I have triple checked everything and everything looks right. Any suggestions?

If your airbag light is on, something not plugged in right.
XLT's with the 8" screens need some additional ForScan changes that weren't included in the sheets I provided with the HSW harness. What ForScan changes did you make?

 

[JScaro]

Mine is a 502A with 12” screen. I saved the old SCCM data, loaded it onto new one then made changes you included with harness. I’ve checked it over and over and it looks like everything is as it should be. Took airbag bag out again and checked connections. Everything seems good.

Did you change the whole SCCM / clock spring assemble with a new one?
Picture of what you actually changed. You could put the old one back to see if it clears the DTC

502A, Do you mean 302A?

Not all changes on my sheet apply - based on your model and what parts you changed.
I changed the HVAC in mine also. I have Heat & Cooled seats and I don't think yours does so if you made this change like the sheet, it's not right. You might need 3

 

[dogs4kids]

He's got you above. You separated the clock spring from the SCCM, but you need them both as it's the SCCM where things plug into and relay heat power.

That's the issue with long threads.

So I installed the SCCM with the clock spring. I haven't got the HSW working yet. My big concern right now is that I no longer have cruise control. The adaptive cruise is enabled, but no CCM is detected in FORSCAN. Is this an issue with the SCCM?

 

[HammaMan]

SCCM may need to be programmed. Just remoted in and helped someone do theirs. Used FDRS to program the SCCM. If you don't have FDRS you can go into the SCCM forscan and load factory AB, 2nd option

After that, you will have to enable the HSW in the SCCM. More than one way to skin this cat.

 

[dogs4kids]

SCCM may need to be programmed. Just remoted in and helped someone do theirs. Used FDRS to program the SCCM. If you don't have FDRS you can go into the SCCM forscan and load factory AB, 2nd option

After that, you will have to enable the HSW in the SCCM. More than one way to skin this cat.

 

[AntimatterJoe]

So I know some people are using the heated / cooled climate controls with the heated steering wheel button and I know it is fairly involved to get it to work without the DSM, but does anyone know if the bronco climate controls like the one pictured would work?

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