Sawborg

I recently upgraded my steering wheel on my 987 Boxster Spyder to the 718/982 style. Install was super easy. Disconnected the battery for 20 mins, removed the old wheel and installed the new one. Torqued the main bolt to 37 ft-lbs and reconnected the connectors. Part number for the new wheel starts with 982.

No issues with the install but now my airbag light is on. Anyone know if any coding is required for the 718/982 steering wheels in the 987s?




New and old steering wheels.

Sawborg

Went for a test drive and all systems seemed to have reset except for the airbag. Disconnected the battery again, waited 20 mins, removed the airbag and double-checked and reseated the connectors. Reinstalled the airbag, reconnected the battery and went for a test drive to reset the systems.

Airbag light is still on. Any suggestions?

Cemlo

Generally, disconnecting the battery prior stops this issue from happening. However, there are plenty of threads with the same issue you are having.

https://rennlist.com/forums/991/9678...heel-swap.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...and-refit.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...ing-wheel.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...-stays-on.html

If you don't have a diag tool that can reset the light, it might be the best option just to go to the local Porsche indy/main and they will likley fix it pretty quick. Or, it might be time to invest in one othe the tools mentioned, gl

Sawborg

I took it to my local Porsche dealer and had them troubleshoot. They were getting a different DTC code: 8007. They cleared it and it came back.

I reverted back to my Porsche OEM wheel and I’m still getting the airbag light. I think it’s the clock spring, so I ordered a new one. Hope it fixes the issue.

RJH_MUSIC

I have the opportunity to purchase a steering wheel with the radio controls that came out of an either a Porsche 911 Boxster 981 Cayman 987 Cayenne PDK Steering Wheel Luxor Beige. If I can put this on my five Boxster 987. All I really want are the radio controls. Looking for Advice as the weather this will work.

RJH_MUSIC

Forgive the voice translation that was supposed to be Boxster 2005 987.1. Wondering if it will work.

Sawborg

Just an update. A few weeks ago, I replaced the clock-spring and it still didn’t fix the issue. I took it back to the Porsche dealer and they couldn’t figure it out either. They ran diagnostics tests and stated that everything checks out fine and the computer shows the airbag should work but couldn’t see why the light is on nor could they clear it.

Sawborg

I recommend starting a separate thread in the correct sub-forum so someone can assist.

Cemlo

"Important Note: If you car doesn't have Multi-Function radio controls already installed, installing/activating multi-function may not be possible. Additional components will be required (we estimate $500.00 for additional parts). Contact us for details."

That importeant note above is from the details here - https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/SKU991CFWD.html

That wheel works fine in my 987.2 but it had Multifunction-Function radio controls prior to installing.

Cemlo

Tough break Sawborg if the dealer can't fix. Possibly try a specialist indy/auto electrics biased to see if they can work it out, gl