Steering wheel - slip ring

[atlantiskiwi 73]

Is the slip ring supposed to move freely with the wheel off or be rigid? I have two wheels and one is moving freely, the other not.

[glen.riley.1990 25]

I think it has something to do with the steering lock on the cars, i recently had the same thing on my e36, the wheel i put on was locked when i installed it where the one i had taken off was not. as soon as i turned the ignition on the wheel freed up again.

[handgrenade 189]

I need to get mine replaced .. anyone suggest the best place to go for parts?

[handgrenade 189]

 

I posted in your original thread perhaps you didn't see - what type of wheel do you have? I have a 4 spoke with working slip ring and clock spring in storage if that would help?

Ah sorry dave must have missed it. I have the 3 spoke with airbag!