I've been reading through prior posts regarding this installation, but I don't feel clear about all the details. Will you guys help me clear up my confusion.
I have a 1991 airbag car that will be receiving an M-tech II steering wheel. I understand that some spacers have to be used on both sides of the wheel. From what I gather, if these spacers are of the correct total thickness the signal return mechanism will remain operable and the horn will remain operable.
I have read that using part number 32311120260 as a spacer will help things along. Question: do I only need to order one of these rings? How many rings do I need total? It sounds like my car may already have one, but I need additional rings. I'm not clear on how many I need total, and if my car already has one.
Also, will I need to use washers in addition to the spacer ring to fine tune the spacing (to make the signal return and horn operate?)
I read that the white plastic pin that engages the airbag interferes and should be removed. It sounds like the best way to remove this pin is to take some pliers to it and yank it straight out. That is what I will do unless anyone states otherwise.
The last thing is the airbag light. On my 1992 I replaced the airbag wheel and wired in a 3.3 ohm array of resistors to simulate the airbag. The light never came on with the resistors. I am planning on doing the same in this car as it appears to be the same airbag. I did not find the resistor trick mentioned anywhere during my searches, so I am adding it here for future reference.
Let me know what the scoop is on those spacers - thanks!
I have a 1991 airbag car that will be receiving an M-tech II steering wheel. I understand that some spacers have to be used on both sides of the wheel. From what I gather, if these spacers are of the correct total thickness the signal return mechanism will remain operable and the horn will remain operable.
I have read that using part number 32311120260 as a spacer will help things along. Question: do I only need to order one of these rings? How many rings do I need total? It sounds like my car may already have one, but I need additional rings. I'm not clear on how many I need total, and if my car already has one.
Also, will I need to use washers in addition to the spacer ring to fine tune the spacing (to make the signal return and horn operate?)
I read that the white plastic pin that engages the airbag interferes and should be removed. It sounds like the best way to remove this pin is to take some pliers to it and yank it straight out. That is what I will do unless anyone states otherwise.
The last thing is the airbag light. On my 1992 I replaced the airbag wheel and wired in a 3.3 ohm array of resistors to simulate the airbag. The light never came on with the resistors. I am planning on doing the same in this car as it appears to be the same airbag. I did not find the resistor trick mentioned anywhere during my searches, so I am adding it here for future reference.
Let me know what the scoop is on those spacers - thanks!
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