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(Message started by: Stixy on Sep 4^th, 2011, 9:46am)

Title: Standard steering wheel
Post by Stixy on Sep 4^th, 2011, 9:46am

Hi I am looking for a standard steering wheel without cruise control or leather rim

the type that looks like it should be in a fiesta ;)

thanks

Title: Re: Standard steering wheel
Post by gozz on Sep 5^th, 2011, 9:04am

Stixy.
I've got a basic (rubbery) wheel here,do you need the centre with airbag ? it's been separated but I may be able to find it.
GOZZ.

Title: Re: Standard steering wheel
Post by whentostop on Sep 14^th, 2011, 8:44pm

Can someone who knows please explain about the airbag and the MOT? If I replace my airbag with a non-airbag s/wheel, will it still be MOTable?

Title: Re: Standard steering wheel
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Sep 14^th, 2011, 9:17pm

on 09/14/11 at 20:44:22, whentostop wrote:

Can someone who knows please explain about the airbag and the MOT? If I replace my airbag with a non-airbag s/wheel, will it still be MOTable?

Didn't all Scorpios come with drivers airbag as standard ???

Title: Re: Standard steering wheel
Post by whentostop on Sep 15^th, 2011, 1:36pm

on 09/14/11 at 21:17:21, Scorpio_Mike wrote:

Didn't all Scorpios come with drivers airbag as standard ???

When/if it becomes too expensive to replace the airbag, can we use something like a Granada s/wheel or will we have to throw the car away?

Title: Re: Standard steering wheel
Post by Highlander on Sep 15^th, 2011, 2:30pm

on 09/14/11 at 20:44:22, whentostop wrote:

Can someone who knows please explain about the airbag and the MOT? If I replace my airbag with a non-airbag s/wheel, will it still be MOTable?

the airbag is not part of the MOT test therefore an illuminated airbag light is not a fail, (at least not yet)

although it can be mentioned as an advisory.

Ford recommend replacing the airbags after 15 years and all the ones I've taken out have a 2010 expiry date on them so we're past our sell by date.

Ford still stock new ones although they also have a 2010 expiry date :)

No problems with changing the steering wheel though, just remove or disconnect the bulb to tidy it up.

There was talk of manufacturers trying to make it compulsory for expired airbags to be replaced but so far nothing has come of it.

If that law were ever to be introduced all our Scorpios would instantly be put of the road for good. (good business if you're a car manufacturer)

Title: Re: Standard steering wheel
Post by Stixy on Sep 15^th, 2011, 8:40pm

I have tried Granada wheels and they are different , the steering lock ring is internal where the Scorpio is external

Cant even take the airbag bulb out as its one of the non replaceable bulbs but i spose the wire to it could be earthed out etc ?

Out of date airbags still go bang when fired but i had one passenger airbag that diddnt which was a worry as i had to back to it :-/ bit like a firework that hasnt gone off after its been lit

Title: Re: Standard steering wheel
Post by arlecdon on Nov 2^nd, 2011, 12:25pm

I have a steering wheel of a 1995 2.9 24v if your intrested

Title: Re: Standard steering wheel
Post by Mike H on Nov 2^nd, 2011, 4:01pm

on 09/15/11 at 14:30:56, Highlander wrote:

Ford still stock new ones although they also have a 2010 expiry date :)

lol http://livinginthepast-audioweb.co.uk/images/misc/thlaugh.gif