Steering Wheel replacement
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Hi all,
Just looking for some advice regarding replacing the stock steering wheel with an aftermarket wheel that has no airbag. (i just cant get over now nice that suede/alcantra material feels) The dealer I was talking to told me that I would have to live with the "airbag" warning light being on if I were to switch to a wheel that has no airbag unit. Is there any way around this? Some sort of wiring kit that could fool the ecu into thinking that there is still an airbag?
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Just looking for some advice regarding replacing the stock steering wheel with an aftermarket wheel that has no airbag. (i just cant get over now nice that suede/alcantra material feels) The dealer I was talking to told me that I would have to live with the "airbag" warning light being on if I were to switch to a wheel that has no airbag unit. Is there any way around this? Some sort of wiring kit that could fool the ecu into thinking that there is still an airbag?
TIA
Rob
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IIRC a large (wattage that is) 2.9 Ohm resistor works for most people who have done this.
(Resistor replaces the airbag for "sensing" it's still there)
Search should pull up more info. Try "airbag AND resistor" in the terms
(Resistor replaces the airbag for "sensing" it's still there)
Search should pull up more info. Try "airbag AND resistor" in the terms
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I've been told by akolodesh (lifetime member) that www.airbagonoff.com sells a disconnect kit for around $35-- says it worked great for him. Not trying to sell anything here-- no affiliation -- just trying to help.
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Your dealer doesn't know much about cars. Like mentioned above, I bought a resistor from airbagonoff.com, because I didn't see consistent info about proper resistor size. They just send a little resistor with a wire coming out of each end, that's all. But it does work. Search on my posts from this winter, because I think I had a lot of comments about how to install a non-airbag wheel.
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Here's the thread I was referring to. It should answer all your questions.
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-forum/245134-familiar-with-the-airbag-resistor-help.html
BTW, I wouldn't expect a dealer to be willing to do this stuff. THey don't want to get anywhere near airbag stuff.
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-forum/245134-familiar-with-the-airbag-resistor-help.html
BTW, I wouldn't expect a dealer to be willing to do this stuff. THey don't want to get anywhere near airbag stuff.
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I don't know if 993 and 964 are the same for that matter but I got from my dealer a "bypass" plug (part # starts with 928.....). It is located underneath the centre console. Do a search on momo steering wheel.
Edit; Part # 928.612.220.00
Edit; Part # 928.612.220.00
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Hi Rob,
I'd be interested to know which wheel you are considering.
I just bought one of the 993 Cup steering wheels from Gert. They are made for Porsche by Momo. It has a suede-like material covering the wheel, and comes with a cool Porsche logo embedded in the right spoke, and a Porsche crest in the horn button.
I've scheduled an appointment with my indy Porsche mechanic to have it installed next week.
I have an aftermarket wheel installed in my 968 (a 968 club sport wheel), and I have to tell you...it really transforms the car. I'm hoping for a similar experience with the Momo cup wheel in my 993.
Best regards,
- rick
I'd be interested to know which wheel you are considering.
I just bought one of the 993 Cup steering wheels from Gert. They are made for Porsche by Momo. It has a suede-like material covering the wheel, and comes with a cool Porsche logo embedded in the right spoke, and a Porsche crest in the horn button.
I've scheduled an appointment with my indy Porsche mechanic to have it installed next week.
I have an aftermarket wheel installed in my 968 (a 968 club sport wheel), and I have to tell you...it really transforms the car. I'm hoping for a similar experience with the Momo cup wheel in my 993.
Best regards,
- rick
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The AJ USA wheel with airbag is a great choice! Great feel and looks, and, while not inexpensive, is not a bad deal compared to RUF. I am waiting to have it installed on the 993 (next week, along with sport springs and shocks).
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Originally Posted by rj777
I just bought one of the 993 Cup steering wheels from Gert. They are made for Porsche by Momo. It has a suede-like material covering the wheel, and comes with a cool Porsche logo embedded in the right spoke, and a Porsche crest in the horn button.
I have an aftermarket wheel installed in my 968 (a 968 club sport wheel), and I have to tell you...it really transforms the car. I'm hoping for a similar experience with the Momo cup wheel in my 993.