**HEATED** Zen Carbon Fiber Custom Steering Wheel - Ram Rebel

This might be my favorite mod I've made to the interior of my Ram...
In this video I install my custom steering wheel built by the good folks over at Zen Carbon Fiber. The Zen steering wheels are some of the only custom wheels that retain the heating functionality which is not something I was willing to give up heading into winter. Replacing the steering wheel on these Rams is very straight forward once you pop off the air bag. Make sure you allow at least 30 minutes after unplugging the battery before you start digging into the air bag.
My steering wheel specs are as follows:
Flat bottom
Gloss regular carbon fiber
Silver 12 o'clock stripe
Silver stitching
Black perforated leather grips
Heated function retaining
Here is a link to Zen's website so you can build and order your own: zencarbonfiber...
Heated steering wheel wiring information: The factory heated wheel has two plugs.
The white plug is called Heater-Steering C1. There is a DB/GN wire for the power/positive which connects to the RED wire on the Zen wheel and a GY/DB wire for the negative which connects to the larger gauge BLACK wire on the Zen wheel.
The black plus is called Steering Wheel-Heated. There is a Black wire for the EVIC MUX Return and a DB/BG wire for the Heated Steering Wheel Signal. It does not matter which of the smaller gauge black wires you connect to these wires so long as you make nice solid connections.
Link to Heater-Steering C1 pinout:
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Link to Steering Wheel-Heated pinout:
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Here are the “solderless” butt connectors I used: amzn.to/3WiejBn
Head over to my Instagram for more pictures of my steering wheel and other projects:
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Thanks for watching!
WF41
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[@mbpgfx4314]

Damn 5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ for taking your time to fully explain things in the most simplest way possible.. even going as far as to repeat your steps over and over!! Definitely this was an awesome job and a fantastic look!! Enjoy my friend 🥂

[@bobbyprd]

I really like what you have done here. This will be something I do in the near future. Looks awesome dude!

[@waynet6643]

Did same install on my Rebel. Important part at 20:10 where you discuss alignment of steering wheel hub to plastic piece on column. If you don't get that alignment right, the plastic piece will wander around when turning and make a clicking sound. DAMHIK.

[@adrianarce9427]

Mine is clicking also but don't see what is misaligned everything looks right

[@maxibuilt]

He has a solution for the clicking. I’ll let him chime in

[@maxibuilt]

@WaterFowler41

[@chevychad]

Awesome video! I just ordered one of their heated steering wheels for my TRX. Will use your video as a how-to guide. Thanks so much for all the details.

[@ToMaHawKfilmsPS3]

Selling your stock wheel? 😬

[@codycarr9087]

Just picked my wheel up yesterday from Jieren himself (we live close) and they're now building the wheels with a factory plug for the heating.

[@WaterFowler41]

That’s awesome! Glad they upgraded the build to include the plug

[@geofftubeyou]

Great step by step video. Thank you.

[@WaterFowler41]

Anytime!!!!

[@geofftubeyou]

@@WaterFowler41 Do you still have the truck? No problems with the heat function? I think I'm going to order one.

[@WaterFowler41]

Ran the zen wheel up until I sold the truck and never had an issue with it, the person who bought the wheel is still using it!

[@gobeckon]

Looks awesome! Going to do the same on mine. I have a hydro blue so I’m thinking I’ll go with just a blue stripe and then the same grey stitching so it’s now overwhelming. Debating the alcantara too!

[@Martrydom749]

Thank you for posting, definitely very informative. I just placed an order for something similar directly from a manufacturer. It was a little less expensive but definitely up there as far as simple mods go. All in with the same options you chose and a few custom ones I got it for around $600 to $650.

[@WaterFowler41]

Awesome!!!

[@iananderson8920]

Where did you find this Martin? I'd be interested to find one

[@Standing_Wolf]

@@iananderson8920 Did you ever get an answer from Martin? I am also interested. Thanks in advance.

[@iananderson8920]

@@Standing_Wolf I never got a direct answer, but I ended up buying a carbonfiber wheel from ebay ($319) and am extremely happy with it

[@GeorgeVeneno]

Thank you for this video this one along with another really helped me out.

[@WaterFowler41]

Glad it helped!

[@bronxbomber9616]

JUST PURCHASED MINE THX AGAIN FOR THE GREAT VIDEO & link!

[@Standing_Wolf]

Great video. I find that there are not many videos for the 2021 Rebel. But I assume the 2020 and the 21 are very similar.

[@WaterFowler41]

Yup they are identical

[@Standing_Wolf]

Just received mine today. It looks sweet. Can't wait till this weekend to put it in. Mine looks just like yours, except mine has the blue stitching and blue line on top. I have the 2021 Rebel. Is removal the same as the 2022? I also wanted to buy the plugs for the heater cable but can't find them anywhere. If you have the link for them. Can you share it, please?

[@WaterFowler41]

There are links in the video description to the plugs, I’m not sure where you can buy them so you’ll likely have to do some internet browsing to find the parts. May be easier just to removed the plugs and reattach to your new wheel

[@UaeDelta]

Well done bro looks killer.

[@Smigeons]

Just picked mine up, and it came with the proper connectors for the heating element, so I had no wires to splice. It was entirely plug & play, so I'm assuming all the newly made wheels are the same! makes it much easier to install.

[@WaterFowler41]

Probably I know I shared some info with zen. Glad to see they made it plug and play.

[@bronxbomber9616]

Looks GREAT!!!!

[@yossiadjedj8264]

GREAT VIDEO AND VERY HELPFUL

[@WaterFowler41]

Thanks!

[@kylerboii]

Dude, I just installed my wheel yesterday on my Widebody Scat and wish I saw this. I was boozled on what to do with the heated wires. I just electric taped them and put them to the side for now. After watching this, I may try again later on this year (it was a b***** getting the airbag portion back on. Where did you get those Mopar directions for the heated wheel wiring? Great video and Thanks

[@WaterFowler41]

I did a ton of research and found that link in my video description. It’s the pinout for every plug in the truck then I backed into what was what based on the plug pinning diagrams

[@waynet6643]

Nice install, contemplating same for my 2021 Rebel. Also have burgundy accent interior. Did you consider the Zen red carbon fiber? Maybe too much red?

[@WaterFowler41]

Too much red for my liking.

[@johnburk5748]

Looks awesome, great video

[@WaterFowler41]

Thanks!

[@eddiequelhas9090]

Hey man very informative video. I do have one question, how well does the steering wheel heat up compared to the stock wheel?

[@WaterFowler41]

The steering wheel gets toasty fast! Feels like it gets warmer faster.

[@WorkPlayDrive]

Looks awesome man. I loved my Hellcat's Carbon steering wheel, felt so nice in the hand, and something about the Carbon fiber glistening in the sun. How was Zen to work with? I'm trying to get one for my Trans Am, but having issues with someone willing to spend 15 minutes to match my ebony leather.

[@WaterFowler41]

They were easy to work with. Typically heard back within a day or two but my questions were pretty basic. Matching color I can’t really opine on but the final product is amazing so worth the wait.

[@WorkPlayDrive]

@@WaterFowler41 Thank you and I agree it looks so nice... Got me thinking I may also have to do the ram :D

[@WaterFowler41]

Do it!

[@Standing_Wolf]

Hello sir. I really enjoy your videos. After a year with the Zen Carbon Fiber Custom Steering Wheel. You still happy with it? Any issues. Ready to purchase it but thought I ask first. Also by any chance. Would you know where I can purchase the connectors for the heating wires. I would really like to use them. Thank you and keep the videos coming. trying to keep up with all your upgrades on my Rebel.

[@WaterFowler41]

It’s still my favorite interior upgrade I’ve made to the truck. Everything is working perfectly!

[@Standing_Wolf]

@@WaterFowler41 Thank you. I just placed my order. I would still like to get the connectors for the heating wires.

[@albertsanchez6745]

You should open shop for this I would pay for someone to install it

[@WaterFowler41]

I only touch my own cars! sorry. I'll help with support emails from my experience but me no touchy other folks cars!

[@andyvalezuela9890]

Ticking time bomb 😅

[@WaterFowler41]

no funny business around that air bag!

[@iananderson8920]

Have you had any issues with the heating on this wheel? I've been doing research cus I want your steering wheel but there are cheaper options without heating and others have said they don't do heating behind carbon fiber because it can cause cracking and other issues? Any feedback would be much appreciated! I'm terribly worried about install as this is out of my DIY comfort zone but your video is my only hope!

[@WaterFowler41]

The heating element is only under the leather portion not the carbon fiber. I haven’t had a single issue with my wheels.

[@iananderson8920]

Excellent video and channel. Do you still have your original OEM steering wheel? I'd be interested in buying!!

[@WaterFowler41]

I do but I’m going to hang on to it for when I sell the truck. Sorry!

[@FatThor215]

Where’s the video of the install of the bumper lights ? Seen part 1 mounting the brackets but can’t find part 2? TIA

[@WaterFowler41]

I know I know I need to release that one!

[@JayNoQuarterReagan]

So my question is if the original heated stuff for the steering wheel had male plugs couldn’t you just have ordered the female plugs and connected it that way instead of cutting/splicing? Just in case you EVER decided to trade in the truck or just wanted to go back to factory? Obviously for those of us wanting to do mods to a truck that’s not the case but in some instance some people might want to. Just asking not criticizing, just was an observation.

[@WaterFowler41]

You can but I have no idea where to order those nor did I know exactly which plus I was dealing with until I opened the wheel. I wasn’t about to wait a week for new parts while my steering wheel was ripped apart.

[@JayNoQuarterReagan]

@@WaterFowler41 oh I agree! I was just saying/asking was all. I wouldn’t wanna wait a week either. But for those now trying to purchase this, they will know that it’s an option for sure. Pleased to have seen this. By no means did I mean my comment above as a negative one just FYI.

[@WaterFowler41]

@@JayNoQuarterReagan lol totally get it! If I had a video like mine to reference before hand, I’d probably try and find the plugs

[@davewallace9048]

How is the Chinese steering wheel holding up?

[@WaterFowler41]

Still working

[@JustinRCole]

So I have a question regarding the installation.. I followed these steps and after my install was complete I went to test drive the truck and noticed multiple clicking sounds and thinking it’s the Clockspring. Is this something common that goes bad? It was working fine before I did the swap.

[@WaterFowler41]

There’s a white tab inside the clock spring that is pushed down when the wheel is installed. Yours might not be fully depressed hence the clicking. Pull the wheel off and take note of where the wheel collar touches the tab and add some strips of tape on that spot so when the wheel is reinstalled, the tape helps push the tab down completely. The tape acts as a spacer.

[@JustinRCole]

@@WaterFowler41 I’ll try this now, here I thought I needed to replaced the clockspring..

[@JustinRCole]

@@WaterFowler41 Thank you for the information. That fixed it, hopefully that tape holds in there. Guessing the diameter of the aftermarket wheel is slightly smaller.

[@WaterFowler41]

Yup, precisely. Glad it worked out!

[@MagnateMoe]

Can you explain this a little more please? I just installed and i get a noise that sounds like plastic being crumbled as i turn the wheel

[@donearl6675]

🥳🥳😍😍🙏🙏

[@nickelwork87]

Is it heated

[@WaterFowler41]

My man….did you happen to see the title of the video?

[@nickelwork87]

@@WaterFowler41 no sorry I didn't been a rough day.

[@WaterFowler41]

It’s heated

[@GettingAGrip208]

He only mentioned it like 5 times in the first few minutes

[@jack.9922]

Hey waterfowler I did everything exactly as your video but now I have a ticking noise when I turn. Do you know why? I dm you the vid on instagram

[@WaterFowler41]

Just messaged you back, I know what’s making the noise and sent you a possible solution

[@adrianarce9427]

Did you figure it out I just installed mine and it's clicking also.

[@WaterFowler41]

Double check the diameter of the steering wheel opening with your factory wheel, it’s probably not pushing the white tab on your clock spring down enough.

[@adrianarce9427]

Yeah I figured it out after putting the stock back in and it didn't make noise the stock goes in a bit deeper. I drilled out the opening with a step drill.. all good

[@maxibuilt]

@@adrianarce9427what exactly did you drill out to stop the click