1990 325i Airbag steering wheel swap for M Tech 1 wheel?

[txtorquemade]

Thinking about swapping my M Tech 1 wheel into my 90 325i. Any problems with airbag lights? .... or other issues I want to know about?

Thanks

[ak-]

You'll need another washer to throw in there for it to fit snug.

[Ian Bowers]

I went by this post: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...55&postcount=3 when I did mine, don't forget to remove that little white pin, or your steering will lock-up while trying to turn the wheel.

[sachaman]

Hi, Just swapped my airbag steering wheel to M1 BMW steering wheel, can anyone help me out regarding connecting the horn on the M1 steering wheel ??? I drive a 1991 318..Thank You in advance..

[reelizmpro]

If you do it right, everything should work. Make sure everything is done right...Wheel/spacers/nut. Remove spring loaded peg, disconnector airbag connector under the dash at the orange box. Enjoy.

[Staszek]

You wont have any issue, follow what others have said. I removed mine, I went a step further, I removed the whole airbag computer (orange box) and I also swapped my overhead check panel for a non airbag version so the light was not even there. You can also just pull the bulb if you want.

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[cory58]

You wont have any issue, follow what others have said. I removed mine, I went a step further, I removed the whole airbag computer (orange box) and I also swapped my overhead check panel for a non airbag version so the light was not even there. You can also just pull the bulb if you want.]

Do all the other functions on the non-airbag overhead check panel work?

Thanks, Cory

[Staszek]

Do all the other functions on the non-airbag overhead check panel work?

Thanks, Cory

Well they did until I swapped to the S54. My seatbelt, and brake check still work now. If all you are doing is the airbag, all the rest should work fine.

[HerbE30]

You wont have any issue, follow what others have said. I removed mine, I went a step further, I removed the whole airbag computer (orange box) and I also swapped my overhead check panel for a non airbag version so the light was not even there. You can also just pull the bulb if you want.

Interior looks great! Loove the doors!

I don't know why I never thought to get a non-airbag check panel. Thank you!

[Staszek]

Interior looks great! Loove the doors!

I don't know why I never thought to get a non-airbag check panel. Thank you!

Thanks!

They are pretty cheep online I think I got mine for $30.

[dmanb2b]

You wont have any issue, follow what others have said. I removed mine, I went a step further, I removed the whole airbag computer (orange box) and I also swapped my overhead check panel for a non airbag version so the light was not even there. You can also just pull the bulb if you want.

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After

did you bend your indicator stalks back at all? curious if the wheel sits really close or not? Thanks

[Staszek]

did you bend your indicator stalks back at all? curious if the wheel sits really close or not? Thanks

I actually bought preairbag indicator and wiper stalks, you dont have to you can probably bend, but I wanted the right ones.

[jgilber0]

All of the above is correct. I put a 3-spoke in my 1992 cabrio. Now I don’t hate my steering wheel.

I kept my airbag steering column turn-signal and wiper stalks. They’re close to the back of the steering wheel, but I don’t mind driving it like that.

Word of advice: make sure that the airbag system is completely de-energized and discharged before messing with the airbag steering wheel. Those things can kill if they go off inadvertently.

[dmanb2b]

I actually bought preairbag indicator and wiper stalks, you dont have to you can probably bend, but I wanted the right ones.

Thank you. I currently have the original spacer-wheel-spacer and then a washer and still need to get another washer or two for the horn to make contact. Dreading bringing it even closer to dashboard.

[goppx001]

So the hub adapters that say they do not work for a 1991 325i, is this simply because of the airbag? And with the above fixes (spacers,removing white pin,disconnecting the airbag computer) the hub adapters will work otherwise? I know signals and wipers will be close. Thanks, trying to do all the searching I can myself but a lot I threads end without answers.