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jaynlisa08 · May 17th, 2008, 08:35 AM

hi guys...

can anyone know how to change a steering wheel?

didnt want to set the airbag of etc, and what size spanner will i need to get the nut off?

thanks

Rakey · May 17th, 2008, 10:09 AM

You will need to disconnect the battery to avoid having the airbag warning light come on

timc · May 17th, 2008, 03:59 PM

This should help.

http://bridger.us/mini/files/steering_airbag.pdf

jaynlisa08 · May 17th, 2008, 04:34 PM

those instrution are good.

but what is a "volute spring cassette"

anyone?

mab01uk · May 18th, 2008, 09:48 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jaynlisa08 (original)

those instrution are good.

but what is a "volute spring cassette"

anyone?

I think this is another name for what is sometimes called the clock spring for electrical contact behind the steering wheel. It allows the horn and airbag (and any other steering wheel switches) to make electrical contact while still being able to turn the wheel. If there was just cables they would twist, fatigue and break. The spring must be set in the correct position to allow it to work in either direction without being damaged when wheel is turned on full lock.

samjethwa · May 22nd, 2008, 07:43 PM

Hey,

does anyone know of any reasons for the horn to not be working? What is the wiring like for the horn.

When i removed my 2 spoke wheel there was a wire from the two side horn buttons going into a socket but when i put the JCW wheel on there was no wire attached so nothing to stick into the socket!

Now the JCW wheel is on but the horn doesnt work!

Any suggestions would be welcome.

Cheers.

May 17th, 2008, 08:35 AM	#1
jaynlisa08 MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2008 Local Time: 11:08 AM Posts: 17 Offline	changing steering wheel hi guys... can anyone know how to change a steering wheel? didnt want to set the airbag of etc, and what size spanner will i need to get the nut off? thanks

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Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 11:08 AM Posts: 50,335 Offline	You will need to disconnect the battery to avoid having the airbag warning light come on Its only a forum you know!

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May 17th, 2008, 03:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
timc MINI2 ? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 11:08 AM Posts: 550 Offline	This should help. http://bridger.us/mini/files/steering_airbag.pdf

May 17th, 2008, 04:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
jaynlisa08 MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2008 Local Time: 11:08 AM Posts: 17 Offline	those instrution are good. but what is a "volute spring cassette" anyone?

May 18th, 2008, 09:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
mab01uk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Local Time: 11:08 AM Posts: 600 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by jaynlisa08 (original) those instrution are good. but what is a "volute spring cassette" anyone? I think this is another name for what is sometimes called the clock spring for electrical contact behind the steering wheel. It allows the horn and airbag (and any other steering wheel switches) to make electrical contact while still being able to turn the wheel. If there was just cables they would twist, fatigue and break. The spring must be set in the correct position to allow it to work in either direction without being damaged when wheel is turned on full lock.

May 22nd, 2008, 07:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
samjethwa MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Local Time: 11:08 AM Posts: 3 Offline	Hey, does anyone know of any reasons for the horn to not be working? What is the wiring like for the horn. When i removed my 2 spoke wheel there was a wire from the two side horn buttons going into a socket but when i put the JCW wheel on there was no wire attached so nothing to stick into the socket! Now the JCW wheel is on but the horn doesnt work! Any suggestions would be welcome. Cheers.

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