[SANDOVAL]

Ordered a CS Steering wheel from Sunset on Friday... This thing is better then I remembered what a quality peice. It was my favorite mod in my old car it is thick and comfortable. The eargonomics are better then any other wheel I have used. They have the best price by far. Brandywine put another wheel up on ebay today starting bid $375. They had one go up to almost $500 last week. It is silly to watch what people will pay on ebay.





   

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[968 Cab]

Eric, what's the procedure to defeat the Airbag warning light when you install the non-airbag CS wheel on a 968 with airbag OEM wheel??

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[SANDOVAL]

[quote name='968 Cab' date='Jul 20 2005, 11:29 PM']Eric, what's the procedure to defeat the Airbag warning light when you install the non-airbag CS wheel on a 968 with airbag OEM wheel??

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Here is the answer via Dave G.





"Cutting the wire completely disconnects the light, so If there is a problem with the passenger system, you will never know it.



A better solution is to put a 3 ohm resistor in the orange connector in the shroud. This fools the computer into thinking there is an airbag still in the circuit. If the light has been tripped, it will not reset it, but it will prevent it from triggering in the first place. "









His way is the correct way... Last time I just cut the wire. I will do it his way this time. Of course you will want to disconnect the battery when installing the CS steering wheel. The install takes about 15 minutes. Tom 944S2.com did a great installation write up. You will also need the 928 part as well.



http://www.944s2.com/how-to/how-to.htm#airbag_deletion

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[Greimann]

I also did a writeup on the AJ USA 930S wheel install in the DIY section.



http://www.968forums.com/index.php?showtopic=122

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[SILVY968]

Added the 930 S steering wheel last night. The write up on 968 Engineering was excellent. It was a very quick modification and has a much better hand feel as well as looking great. Adding the crest was an excellent sugestion. It mades the wheel look much better. I highly reccomend it to all that are looking for an interior mod that is truly nice and functional.

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[Greimann]

Nice again! One thing I noticed is the stitching is a little rough on the thumbs in the thumb pockets, but after a while it wears in smooth.

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[Etnier]

My AJ wheel has quite different fittings of the seams where the left and right lower spokes join to the wheel rim: one of these things that no one will notice but you, but a bit of a disappointment nonetheless.



More of an issue: I have been plagued by Airbag Warning Light issues since doing this install. I think (and my mechanic agrees) that the friction fit of the resistor is probably what's causing my problems. It's very cold in Maine now: I expect to pay my garage to modify that part of the install so as to solder the resistor in place in a way it can be clipped out should the need arise to return to stock.



IMHO: solder that bugger in place.

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[ds968]

The looks of the CS wheel may grow on me after all - nice photo of Brian's interior helped... <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> At least it will solve one of my biggest pet peeves with this car - the idiotic placement of the microscopic horn buttons on the OEM wheel. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/dry.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />



Not sure I'm willing to let go of the air bag though...yet. I'm still confident those

things can and will save you from serious injury in head-ons ( which admittedly are in the minority of accidents, but do happen nonetheless.. )

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[SILVY968]

[quote name='Etnier' date='Dec 11 2005, 06:58 PM']My AJ wheel has quite different fittings of the seams where the left and right lower spokes join to the wheel rim: one of these things that no one will notice but you, but a bit of a disappointment nonetheless.



More of an issue: I have been plagued by Airbag Warning Light issues since doing this install. I think (and my mechanic agrees) that the friction fit of the resistor is probably what's causing my problems. It's very cold in Maine now: I expect to pay my garage to modify that part of the install so as to solder the resistor in place in a way it can be clipped out should the need arise to return to stock.



IMHO: solder that bugger in place.

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If you have used an 1/8th watt resistor, I would change to a 1/4 watt resistor. The increased lead thickness may solve your problem without making a permanent change to the wiring in the car. If this was a universal problem, we would be hearing about it. Since the wattage is not specified you can even use a 1/2 watt if you need a thicker lead. I went with a 1/4 watt.

What have the other members with the airbag over ride gone with?

If we find a value ( lead thickness ) that works it could be edited into the pdf at 968 engineering.

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[WYLDCTZ]

what is the sunset url? Searched, just found Sunset Porsche in Oregon?



Mark

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[BruceWard]

Sunset Imports in Oregon http://sunsetimports.com is the dealer you are looking for.

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[Anchorman]

    ds968, I had the same goals - eliminate the dumb horn buttons and preserve the airbag. Here's a photo of my result.

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[Beachboy]

What wheel is that Anchor? Lokks really nice and I agree with the airbag. Dual airbags is now a requirement for all vehicles in the family. IMHO Life's just too good to trade appearance for safety.

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[ds968]

Yeah Jim, same question as Brian has ... <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[Anchorman]

Take a look at http://www.968forums.com/index.php?showtopic=1586.

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[ds968]

thanks ! <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[Anchorman]

You're welcome. Keep us posted on your progress, and ask away.

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[SILVY968]

[quote name='Etnier' date='Dec 11 2005, 06:58 PM']My AJ wheel has quite different fittings of the seams where the left and right lower spokes join to the wheel rim: one of these things that no one will notice but you, but a bit of a disappointment nonetheless.



More of an issue: I have been plagued by Airbag Warning Light issues since doing this install. I think (and my mechanic agrees) that the friction fit of the resistor is probably what's causing my problems. It's very cold in Maine now: I expect to pay my garage to modify that part of the install so as to solder the resistor in place in a way it can be clipped out should the need arise to return to stock.



IMHO: solder that bugger in place.

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Well after 2 days and 30 degree nights my friction fit resistor turned on the *@#$#@# warning light. Man, is that annoying!

I'll move about a 1/2" back from the connector and solder the resistor across the lines. If I ever want to go back to OEM, clipping out the resister will be easy.

I recall reading in an earlier post that the warning will have to be reset by my P mechanic. What a waste of time. Perhaps the pdf on this mod should have you solder the resistor across the wires instead of just push the leads into the socket.

IMHO I vote yes.

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[flash]

that's so weird - mine has been in for at least 6 months now with no issues - i'll take a look at the package in the morning to see the wattage i used

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[SILVY968]

[quote name='flash' date='Dec 13 2005, 10:41 PM']that's so weird - mine has been in for at least 6 months now with no issues - i'll take a look at the package in the morning to see the wattage i used

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Coming from an electronic background I should have known better. The plain truth is that the OD of the resister is not the ID of the socket in the connector. All that has to happen is for one side of the resister to loose contact and you have a problem.

I just soldered in the resister by stripping back insulation on both wires before the orange connector, then I pierced the wires and threaded the resister through the hole, did a loop around with the resister's lead and soldered it in place.

I made sure that the solder melted into the stock cable and that the solder was shiny. Electrical tape finished the job. Back to OEM is just a snip away.

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