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Sterring wheel installation help

Discussion in '348/355' started by worth it, Jan 12, 2008.

  1. worth it

    worth it Formula Junior

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    #1 worth it, Jan 12, 2008
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    Started to install on my new steering wheel tonight but have hit a confusing point and can't find it discussed in any of the previous theads.

    The factory 348 wheel has horn buttons on the wheel at the 9 and 3 o'clock and center position. The new wheel will only uses the center button.

    My question is what do I do with these wires - cut them / splice them, etc... I would like to do it in a way that will allow me to return to the factoy wheel and functions if I choose -

    I copied the photo from another thread, it shows the red and green/yellow wires coming from the 2 sides. Please note the wires are pressed in place between the leather and the metal backing.

    Any suggestions ??

    Thanks !!
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  2. potxoli

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    #2 potxoli, Jan 12, 2008
    responded in a PM. All you need to do is connect the wires coming from the sterring column to your round horn button. All the other wires can be removed. It is pretty straightforward....
     
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    #3 worth it, Jan 13, 2008
    Eric,

    Thanks for the quick reply - I just needed some confidence after my wife saw me with wire cutters in my hand. She even suggested that I spend time on F-chat making sure I was not screwing up something.

    Just finished the install and it looks great and everything works... I think... did not check the wipers and headlights :)

    Really an easy installation if you don't get chicken about cutting wires.

    Thanks for the help.
     
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    Pics??
     
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    #5 Ricambi America, Jan 13, 2008
    David - It's all about timing!! More steering wheels arrived here late last week :) When's the garage party? I should change my gear-oil soon.
     

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    #6 potxoli, Jan 13, 2008
    Outstanding!! Isn't it an awesome upgrade? Yeah, post pics
     
  7. worth it

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    #7 worth it, Jan 13, 2008
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    Story of my life - bad timing - you can even see when I finised the install - 1:00 am. It really does not take that long, I just decided to start the project after the kids went to bed.

    Since it was so late I only took a few photos. More for "how to" put back together if I forgot.

    Photos are - original wheel, wires exposed before cutting and new wheel after install

    My photo shows the wheel slightly turned. It is truly installed straight. :)

    I cut the wires mentioned and left enough to re attach later if I return to stock. I even went as far as to label the wires after applying small wire caps and tape. Simply tucked them neatly in the hub. Re-used the horn button with the electronics. It is just as much fun as getting a center cap back on a rim, you have to get it just right and push evenly.

    Thanks again to Eric ( potxoli ) for the fast help.

    David C.


    Daniel - Garage party is Wednesday - call me for details -
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