Tilbo 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2014 Hi, the airbag light on my sports steering wheel has been on for ~5 months and with wof time fast approaching it's about time to get it sorted. As stated above, it the Sports Steering Wheel type. Same as below: (Sample photo) What are my options here? Get fault codes scanned? New wheel? I'd prefer to keep this wheel as it looks better than those massive 4 spokes.. Thanks in advance Adam Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tilbo 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2014 Also, I should mention I'm on the North Shore. Birkenhead area. Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted June 4, 2014 Adam, you need to get it scanned to confirm the fault otherwise you are just guessing at causes. Get hold of Ray @ HellBM - he is on the the shore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tilbo 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2014 Adam, you need to get it scanned to confirm the fault otherwise you are just guessing at causes. Get hold of Ray @ HellBM - he is on the the shore.Cheers. I thought this would be the case. I will do that tomorrow. Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1258 Report post Posted June 4, 2014 have a replacemet if needed or same type without airbag etc scanner wont show much with this old setup , all the electrics are in the wheel itself. brent@bmworld.co.nz 021433600 papakura Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tilbo 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2014 Google seems to indicate HellBM is located in Silverdale.. Brent, my car is 1994. Any other place on the Shore? Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.M.W Ltd 950 Report post Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) You cannot scan that airbag system, there is nothing to scan. The whole control unit is in the steering wheel. Either replace it with the same new / used. Or fit a non air bag wheel. There is no self check or air bag light functioning in the dash. Edited June 5, 2014 by B.M.W Ltd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted June 5, 2014 You cannot scan that airbag system, there is nothing to scan. The whole control unit is in the steering wheel. Either replace it with the same new / used. Or fit a non air bag wheel. There is no self check or air bag light functioning in the dash. My bad - never seen that one & didn't realise it was such a basic version Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tilbo 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2014 I've stuck a piece of leather over the light. In my mind that's solved the problem. If the wof guys miss it then great, if they spot it then I guess I'm on the look out for a new steering wheel. Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1258 Report post Posted June 6, 2014 have this http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=735709433 or non airbag version Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tilbo 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2014 have this http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=735709433 or non airbag version Thanks Brent. I'll let you know how the wof goes. Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tilbo 0 Report post Posted June 9, 2014 Good news! I did such a fantastic job of covering up the airbag light that they didn't even know it was there let alone on! Here's a pic: Bad news! Failed the wof due to leaking front shocks! I'm running Dobi lowering springs on standard shocks (knew they wouldn't last long..). Should I replace the shocks or go all out and install coilovers? Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted June 10, 2014 Good news! I did such a fantastic job of covering up the airbag light that they didn't even know it was there let alone on! Here's a pic: Bad news! Failed the wof due to leaking front shocks! I'm running Dobi lowering springs on standard shocks (knew they wouldn't last long..). Should I replace the shocks or go all out and install coilovers? Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Are ya taking the piss? LOL, go buy a mid 80's Corolla if you can't maintain the car you have. Airbags are there for your safety, if you sell the car/if someone else is driving the car and someone gets hurt... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tilbo 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2014 Are ya taking the piss? LOL, go buy a mid 80's Corolla if you can't maintain the car you have. Airbags are there for your safety, if you sell the car/if someone else is driving the car and someone gets hurt... Look, I don't see how it's any of your concern. There are a lot of e36s that didn't even come with an airbag so mine effectively is now the same. Mid 80's Corolla never had them either....My shocks will be replaced within a fortnight also. Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted June 10, 2014 Look, I don't see how it's any of your concern. There are a lot of e36s that didn't even come with an airbag so mine effectively is now the same. Mid 80's Corolla never had them either.... My shocks will be replaced within a fortnight also. Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk You made it our concern the second you posted here. So you'd sell the car like it is? Sorry but you'd never convince me that that is the best idea just to save a few bucks. So what if E36's came without airbags. Yours has the airbag, surely parts for these cars can't be expensive especially in Auckland? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tilbo 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2014 I started this thread looking for help. Some helpful people have informed me I must buy a new steering wheel and even offered me a direct replacement. They have been helpful, you have not. The leather idea is only a quick fix as the wof was due monday. You don't have to agree with it. I will look to replace it later. Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
