Screwed up - Pulled apart spiral cable assembly - lesson learned
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Screwed up - Pulled apart spiral cable assembly - lesson learned
Welp... tonight I managed to break the spiral cable assembly attached to the steering wheel. Long story short I was forcefully trying to take my steering wheel off and didn't realize the assembly cable was caught on the steering wheel. As a result I ripped off the plastic cover and all the ribbon wire came flying out. On the bright side I learned what a clock spring is, and how to remove/replace one....
Thankfully the mistake isn't too serious as the OEM part is only ~230. I just lose airbag and button functionality until it's replaced.
Any reason to cheap out and go for an aftermarket part rather than OEM?
Thankfully the mistake isn't too serious as the OEM part is only ~230. I just lose airbag and button functionality until it's replaced.
Any reason to cheap out and go for an aftermarket part rather than OEM?
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i've swamped out steering columns(non tilt to tilt) and wheels, but never have done this. i would be pissed at myself though. i'm going with aftermarket wheel on my Lightning and been watching videos on installing NRG hub and quick release, so i've had some insight on little tricks to remove wheel. i would think OEM and non OEM are same quality as they probably are sourced out to same manufacturer.
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You could always use a steering wheel puller like the factory service manual says...
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