Steering Wheel coming apart
#1
Steering Wheel coming apart
Hey!
My wives '93 Max steering wheel is starting to shed little bits all over the place. Anyone have this problem and how did they fix it?
I think replacing the steering wheel would be expensive since the airbag is involved. Has anyone bought a new steering wheel without the airbag and just transferred the airbag over to the new steering wheel?
I hate the thought of just putting a cover over it as I think that's ghetto.
I need options people!
My wives '93 Max steering wheel is starting to shed little bits all over the place. Anyone have this problem and how did they fix it?
I think replacing the steering wheel would be expensive since the airbag is involved. Has anyone bought a new steering wheel without the airbag and just transferred the airbag over to the new steering wheel?
I hate the thought of just putting a cover over it as I think that's ghetto.
I need options people!
#2
You can just buy a used wheel without the bag,and just reuse your bag...
Or you can get a 240sx wheel without the bag,they look good imo.
You need to get a special security torx bit to take the airbag off..
Here are the 240sx wheels,
cruise control model [courtesy of cliff clavin ]
non cruise control model
Or you can get a 240sx wheel without the bag,they look good imo.
You need to get a special security torx bit to take the airbag off..
Here are the 240sx wheels,
cruise control model [courtesy of cliff clavin ]
non cruise control model
#4
Originally Posted by Juicey
Where can I get the torx bit from? Is removing the airbag hard to do?
http://cgi.ebay.com/PROFESSIONAL-gra...QQcmdZViewItem
The airbag is not hard to remove,two torx screws on each side and the harness need to be removed
#5
wheelskins makes a nice wheel cover for our cars. remove the old one if it's leather-wrapped and stitch this one on. it looks just about like factory and is very high quality.
OR you can buy a used wheel froma junkyard for about $50 with no airbag. removing the airbag is just a couple torx bolts as mentioned above. disconnect battery, wait 10 minutes to discharge system, then unplug airbag and remove. swap wheel, install airbag, cross fingers, reconnect battery..
I also saw some brand new OEM steering wheels (no airbag) on ebay last week. they were going for $200 or so though.. but brand new might be worth it to you.
OR you can buy a used wheel froma junkyard for about $50 with no airbag. removing the airbag is just a couple torx bolts as mentioned above. disconnect battery, wait 10 minutes to discharge system, then unplug airbag and remove. swap wheel, install airbag, cross fingers, reconnect battery..
I also saw some brand new OEM steering wheels (no airbag) on ebay last week. they were going for $200 or so though.. but brand new might be worth it to you.
#7
Hopefully I can find a wheel at a junkyard that matches the color of the interior. That's up in the air though. The airbag procedure looks pretty simple (thanks for the pictures).
If I can't get a new (right color) wheel for a decent price I'll probably just have to cover it. Her wheel is not leather covered. Just the basic wheel like in the pics above with the cruise control module on the right hand side where the pic shows the airbag torx.
If I can't get a new (right color) wheel for a decent price I'll probably just have to cover it. Her wheel is not leather covered. Just the basic wheel like in the pics above with the cruise control module on the right hand side where the pic shows the airbag torx.
#9
sand down the top layer and paint it jk, those new wheels on ebay are nice. $229 is way too much. i saw a non airbag maxima wheel in extremely good condition sell on there for $12 shipped about a year ago. i was planning on sniping it but forgot to. would have been a good deal, the steering wheel has a huge effect on the experience of driving. crumbling leather syndrome is depressing. those wheelskins remind me frankenstien's facial scars.. used wheel is probably the best bet. non airbag 3rd gen wheels are the tish.
#10
If the leather is coming off them you can just pull all the leather of and reveal a new fresh layer of plastic/rubber steering wheel.
It might sound crazy but if you can get the leather to come off in bits it will tear off (I have done it it looks great under the leather and no one knows the difference)
Just an option!!
It might sound crazy but if you can get the leather to come off in bits it will tear off (I have done it it looks great under the leather and no one knows the difference)
Just an option!!
#11
I hadn't thought about peeling the plastic/rubber off to reveal a fresher layer. Do you have any pictures of what that looks like?
I'd like to keep the airbag for safety, this is for my wives car so I doubt she cares about a racing steering wheel ;-)
I'd like to keep the airbag for safety, this is for my wives car so I doubt she cares about a racing steering wheel ;-)
#12
anyone have any pictures of the Wheelskins installed Matt was talking about?
it looks like those are just regular tamperproof torx bits? If so, then theres no need to search ebay. sears/homedepots/lows should all have em.
and you dont even need a bit driver. a standard 6point 1/4" socket works.
it looks like those are just regular tamperproof torx bits? If so, then theres no need to search ebay. sears/homedepots/lows should all have em.
and you dont even need a bit driver. a standard 6point 1/4" socket works.
#13
I'm glad this thread exists cuz I'm pretty much in the same situation...my steering wheel is starting to look like cheese at 12 o'clock lol..my girlfriends feels nice and firm and its so nice..I'll be looking in junk yards for another steering wheel.
Vans did you junk that Max yet? if not do you have the steering wheel for 92+?
Vans did you junk that Max yet? if not do you have the steering wheel for 92+?
#14
Originally Posted by ColombianMax
I'm glad this thread exists cuz I'm pretty much in the same situation...my steering wheel is starting to look like cheese at 12 o'clock lol..my girlfriends feels nice and firm and its so nice..I'll be looking in junk yards for another steering wheel.
Vans did you junk that Max yet? if not do you have the steering wheel for 92+?
Vans did you junk that Max yet? if not do you have the steering wheel for 92+?
It was already too late for the '93.
I think it's sun damage rather than wear and tear since no one ever holds onto the wheel at 12 o'clock, , at least not as much as they touch the sides etc.
#15
I've heard that Armor-All crap dont work at all. I've heard from many customers at work that it actually makes things worse. I think the best think you can do inexpensively is get a steering wheel cover before it starts getting worse
#16
www.wheelskins.com < many examples of the frankenstien look
#17
Yeah I'd be Full of Shat http://www.ussvictoria.co.uk/fullofshat/
if I got a wheel skin. I haven't had any problems with the Armorall crap yet and it's the only product I know of out there that provides UV protection for my baby.
if I got a wheel skin. I haven't had any problems with the Armorall crap yet and it's the only product I know of out there that provides UV protection for my baby.
#18
Originally Posted by ColombianMax
I'm glad this thread exists cuz I'm pretty much in the same situation...my steering wheel is starting to look like cheese at 12 o'clock lol..my girlfriends feels nice and firm and its so nice..I'll be looking in junk yards for another steering wheel.
Vans did you junk that Max yet? if not do you have the steering wheel for 92+?
Vans did you junk that Max yet? if not do you have the steering wheel for 92+?
#19
Originally Posted by Maxima Man
If the leather is coming off them you can just pull all the leather of and reveal a new fresh layer of plastic/rubber steering wheel.
It might sound crazy but if you can get the leather to come off in bits it will tear off (I have done it it looks great under the leather and no one knows the difference)
Just an option!!
It might sound crazy but if you can get the leather to come off in bits it will tear off (I have done it it looks great under the leather and no one knows the difference)
Just an option!!
#22
Originally Posted by ColombianMax
I hope you know that my gf is a 3rd gen owner as well
#26
Well the steering wheel without the leather is not bad at all I can't say it dosent make the steering wheel diameter smaller but it is def not like a dinner plate!
I like the look of the wheel with out the leather cover it is nice and clean and glossy!
Diff strokes for diff folkes
I like the look of the wheel with out the leather cover it is nice and clean and glossy!
Diff strokes for diff folkes
#28
Originally Posted by Matt93SE
OR you can buy a used wheel froma junkyard for about $50 with no airbag. removing the airbag is just a couple torx bolts as mentioned above. disconnect battery, wait 10 minutes to discharge system, then unplug airbag and remove. swap wheel, install airbag, cross fingers, reconnect battery..
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