 Question about switching steering wheels |
 Oct 20, 2012 - 1:07 PM
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I just bought a 3-spoke steering wheel from a 98 to put in my 96 (4-spoke). I went to my mechanic to get it installed (since I don't have a puller)... and he said swapping it will cause my airbag light to be on permanently. True or false? If so, will the airbag not work. If it won't... I'll be putting it up for sale.
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Oct 20, 2012 - 3:55 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 17, '12 From Slovenia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I did it a few months back, got no problems with it, you'll just need the airbag connector (don't know if '98 three-spoke have a different one, but I installed a 7gen airbag so I needed one)... Most problems I had centering the wheel, had to take it for a ride three times before I placed it on correctly, perhaps some marks would hepl
 But yeah, disconnecting the battery is a must, also leave it disconnected for 90s or a minute more... Remember, airbags are packed with explosive, might not be the best thing to have it in your lap when still on a live wire  Also, when turning on the ignition key after messing with the airbag, I'd suggest that you do that from the passenger's seat. The airbag light must turn on for about 6 seconds and then turn off. -------------------- |
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doctavic Question about switching steering wheels Oct 20, 2012 - 1:07 PM
mkernz22 Never bring it to a mechanic lol
You can wiggle it... Oct 20, 2012 - 1:37 PM SwissFerdi Also important, wait 90 seconds between disconnect... Oct 20, 2012 - 3:35 PM PaukST I'm planning to swap to a 3-spoke some time in... Oct 20, 2012 - 3:39 PM doctavic Just ordered the airbag connector... lets see! Oct 21, 2012 - 10:24 PM trdproven Its not always the case you can wiggle that out, s... Oct 23, 2012 - 6:59 PM doctavic just confirming, the sub-harness adapter worked to... Nov 19, 2012 - 12:23 PM
trdproven good job, piece a cake Nov 21, 2012 - 1:29 AM |
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