Steering wheels swap/ Clock spring removal

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shoefean
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Steering wheels swap/ Clock spring removal

Post by shoefean »

So i just got done swapping interiors to black and i picked up a 2nd gen black steering wheel. I know the airbag plugs wont match so how do you take the clock spring off of a 2nd gen? Will it plug and play with my first gen or will i have to mess with wiring?

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Re: Steering wheels swap/ Clock spring removal

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I don't have any experience with swapping the clock springs, but hopefully someone else will be able to help.

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Re: Steering wheels swap/ Clock spring removal

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looks like I have this issue. I just did my 82 Yota P-U but this is a lot more complicated. I am thinking of taking apart a junk-yard car first if I can't find any info
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Re: Steering wheels swap/ Clock spring removal

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To the original poster, I just added the variable intermittent wiper stalk and have some pictures of the first gen Impreza clock spring (which should be same/similar to second gen Legacy). Not sure if they'll help, but here's the link.

http://main.experiencetherave.com/subar ... iperstalk/
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Re: Steering wheels swap/ Clock spring removal

Post by oldscoobyturbo »

from my experience if you get a clock spring from the newer car too you can re-pin the plug using the one for your car and it will work except for the airbag. I've modified a few newer momo wheels to work with the cruise control etc.
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