Steering wheel...horn...airbag

CADreamin · 04-15-2003, 11:34 AM

When I bought my car, it had a grant removable steering wheel kit on it. I received the airbag along with the transaction, but not the original steering wheel.

Finally got my car titled and registered in PA and it needs a safety inspection (didn't have those in CA). So I need to make sure the horn is working, probably the airbag as well.

I've been checking around the yards for stock steering wheels but in doing some research I see I'm missing the "clockspring" which connects the column harness to the electrical controls in the wheel.

Anyoone ever done one of these on a 98 or similar year? Is it easy, difficult, expensive, too dangerous to work on yourself due to the proximity of the airbag?

CADreamin · 04-28-2003, 10:56 AM

Got a new clockspring from Ford and a replacement wheel from Mustang Parts Specialties. Replaced both as well as the factory airbag this weekend.

If this type of work comes up for anyone else, and you want to attempt it, let me know and I can walk you through the process...

04-15-2003, 11:34 AM	#1
CADreamin Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 93	Steering wheel...horn...airbag When I bought my car, it had a grant removable steering wheel kit on it. I received the airbag along with the transaction, but not the original steering wheel. Finally got my car titled and registered in PA and it needs a safety inspection (didn't have those in CA). So I need to make sure the horn is working, probably the airbag as well. I've been checking around the yards for stock steering wheels but in doing some research I see I'm missing the "clockspring" which connects the column harness to the electrical controls in the wheel. Anyoone ever done one of these on a 98 or similar year? Is it easy, difficult, expensive, too dangerous to work on yourself due to the proximity of the airbag? __________________ Greg 98 Mustang GT Coupe

04-28-2003, 10:56 AM	#2
CADreamin Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 93	update Got a new clockspring from Ford and a replacement wheel from Mustang Parts Specialties. Replaced both as well as the factory airbag this weekend. If this type of work comes up for anyone else, and you want to attempt it, let me know and I can walk you through the process... __________________ Greg 98 Mustang GT Coupe

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