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Mar 24, 2006 | 03:08 PM

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PureDrifter

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anyone know if this same idea (bag+wheel+clockspring) could be used on the UCF20 LS400 and the UCF21/30 wheel?

Mar 24, 2006 | 04:19 PM

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So the 1GS do not have the single-stage/dual-stage issue? As far as we can tell, the 98-00 and 01-05 airbags were not compatible not only because of the plug but because of the airbaf functionality as well. Was there anything custom that needed to be done for the plugs to work? Here is a pic of the back of the two types.

Wow, I must of forgot about this thread. 01 rx 300 airbag is single stage and will work. (had to fix this up not to give any false info)

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Mar 24, 2006 | 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by PureDrifter

anyone know if this same idea (bag+wheel+clockspring) could be used on the UCF20 LS400 and the UCF21/30 wheel?

I am not sure about this one, sorry

I would say yes give it a try, but before u get to involved put bolth cars next to each other, pull off the airbags, see if the plugs are the same. If they are different, u will need to look further to the clockspring plug that connects below the steering column, if it is the same i would call it a "go". After all if it don't work , just re-assemble each caR back to oem. Of course make sure ur battery is disconnected at all times, until finished. And when u r done , put the the key in the "on" position Before connecting the battery.

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Nov 18, 2006 | 07:50 PM

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bguild

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I would like to know if anyone has swapped out a steering wheel with a newer one, and got the steering wheel buttons to work...

I recently discovered the dimensions of the Gen2 stereo appears to be the same as the Gen1. So I am thinking about swapping in a Gen2 stereo and specific steering wheel with radio buttons and giving it a go.

If anyone knows anything, please share.

Oct 29, 2007 | 11:25 PM

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did it work out?

Nov 16, 2007 | 09:08 AM

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i stumbled across this on ebay. did 95-97 1gs have an option for a wood steering wheel? also i was looking at a 97-01 es steering wheel and it looks similar to ours. does any know if the es wheel will work?

gs wheel

es wheel

Nov 16, 2007 | 08:54 PM

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Lexus Boy

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ive wondered about the ES wheel as well if it would work on ours

Jan 27, 2008 | 03:04 PM

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I know this is old, but does anyone know for sure if we can actually use a different steering wheel/air bag/clock spring combo? I found one on Ebay for a '90 Supra that I was thinking about trying.

I'm slowly taking the steps to convert my tan interior to black.

Feb 2, 2008 | 12:25 PM

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Has anyone out there tried to see if the airbag from a 92-98 SC400 will work on a 97-2001 ES300 or older wooden four spoke single stage Lexus steering wheel?
I have tried searching and still have not come up with my compatibility answer.
Thank you very much.