Steering wheel & horn issue
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Burning Brakes
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Steering wheel & horn issue
This just started and is occasional for now...
When I turn the wheel to the left the horn will blow. I did a search and discovered this may be a deeper issue for my model year (1996). The parts are no longer available?
Thanks in advance.
~Dave
When I turn the wheel to the left the horn will blow. I did a search and discovered this may be a deeper issue for my model year (1996). The parts are no longer available?
Thanks in advance.
~Dave
Drifting
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Part is still available, some quick fixes as well.
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...Code=993_knobs
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...Code=993_knobs
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If you order a new horn retaining ring..#993-347.088.01 this is a pretty easy DIY
Make sure you have the radio code, you will have to reprogram the radio after horn pad install.
In this order... disconnect the battery.. wait 20 minutes....
Next.. remove the two screws behind the steering wheel airbag, you will need a folding (like a pocket knife or short T-30 torx screwdriver) kind of a tight fit. Now the airbag is loose, gently pull the bag towards you, maybe 3 or 5 inches, unhook the wiring, very simple. Carefully put the airbag in a safe location, pointing AWAY from anybody. Now you can remove the 4 bolts holding the horn pad in place, can't remember the size of the bolts. Install new pad and reverse the procedure. You should only loose the radio, nothing else. Good luck. Mike
Make sure you have the radio code, you will have to reprogram the radio after horn pad install.
In this order... disconnect the battery.. wait 20 minutes....
Next.. remove the two screws behind the steering wheel airbag, you will need a folding (like a pocket knife or short T-30 torx screwdriver) kind of a tight fit. Now the airbag is loose, gently pull the bag towards you, maybe 3 or 5 inches, unhook the wiring, very simple. Carefully put the airbag in a safe location, pointing AWAY from anybody. Now you can remove the 4 bolts holding the horn pad in place, can't remember the size of the bolts. Install new pad and reverse the procedure. You should only loose the radio, nothing else. Good luck. Mike
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Burning Brakes
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Mike,
Is that the same part that Pags993 is referencing in the post prior to yours? Thanks...really appreciated.
~Dave
Is that the same part that Pags993 is referencing in the post prior to yours? Thanks...really appreciated.
~Dave
If you order a new horn retaining ring..#993-347.088.01 this is a pretty easy DIY
Make sure you have the radio code, you will have to reprogram the radio after horn pad install.
In this order... disconnect the battery.. wait 20 minutes....
Next.. remove the two screws behind the steering wheel airbag, you will need a folding (like a pocket knife or short T-30 torx screwdriver) kind of a tight fit. Now the airbag is loose, gently pull the bag towards you, maybe 3 or 5 inches, unhook the wiring, very simple. Carefully put the airbag in a safe location, pointing AWAY from anybody. Now you can remove the 4 bolts holding the horn pad in place, can't remember the size of the bolts. Install new pad and reverse the procedure. You should only loose the radio, nothing else. Good luck. Mike
Make sure you have the radio code, you will have to reprogram the radio after horn pad install.
In this order... disconnect the battery.. wait 20 minutes....
Next.. remove the two screws behind the steering wheel airbag, you will need a folding (like a pocket knife or short T-30 torx screwdriver) kind of a tight fit. Now the airbag is loose, gently pull the bag towards you, maybe 3 or 5 inches, unhook the wiring, very simple. Carefully put the airbag in a safe location, pointing AWAY from anybody. Now you can remove the 4 bolts holding the horn pad in place, can't remember the size of the bolts. Install new pad and reverse the procedure. You should only loose the radio, nothing else. Good luck. Mike
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Burning Brakes
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From: Southern California
Part is still available, some quick fixes as well.
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...Code=993_knobs
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...Code=993_knobs
993 and 996 part? Does that make sense. I have a feeling this is a Boxster part common to some 996's
~Dave
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Yes, early 986/996 had the Buick steering wheel too.
Early 993 up to some early model year 1996 had the previous part number which is no longer available.
So be carful when pulling apart, even if the car is a 1996, may get stuck and need a part that is not available. If that happens, one would need to source a used part or rig the frame with new bushings or silicon
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The easiest way to fix this would perhaps be to buy the rubber grommets only:
http://www.allzim.com/store/cart.php...t_detail&p=294
Cheers,
Tore
http://www.allzim.com/store/cart.php...t_detail&p=294
Cheers,
Tore
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The easiest way to fix this would perhaps be to buy the rubber grommets only:
http://www.allzim.com/store/cart.php...t_detail&p=294
Cheers,
Tore
http://www.allzim.com/store/cart.php...t_detail&p=294
Cheers,
Tore
This would be the way to go if the car has the earlier part.
The other option is to find a salvage part or completely update the steering wheel.
