Steering Wheel + Airbag Problem SOS!!

ShiraiwaRiku · 02-15-2007, 08:50 PM

updated with a video and two other pictures!!

SOS!!

I just finished installing the new Mtech steering wheel and airbag from non-sport, and now I have a problem... the airbag is not fixed onto the steering wheel, I can flip it up a little...

any suggestions??

VIDEO:

ShiraiwaRiku · 02-15-2007, 08:52 PM

the video is not availible yet lol

have to wait for it to process...

KEVIN88GT · 02-15-2007, 09:00 PM

I would never mess around with potentially life saving technology (airbag) designed and put together by experts...but thats just me...I hope you get your prob solved though...

Driv3r · 02-15-2007, 09:01 PM

use a little bit of muscle, and push it towards the hood. that should work. if not, then maybe a clip is broken, but i highly doubt that ( i dont remember exactly, but i think its metal on metal brackets, so broken clips shouldnt even be a consideration, but try and look anyways)

magmd · 02-15-2007, 09:19 PM

^^^^

Agreed....when mine was done, it took a bit to work it in. But it will snap back in all the way. Keep trying.

PocketRocket · 02-15-2007, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magmd

^^^^

Agreed....when mine was done, it took a bit to work it in. But it will snap back in all the way. Keep trying.

I agree with MagMd, bcoz looking at the last photo seems like the airbag hook is just shy to hooking up to those two notches on the wheel

PocketRocket · 02-15-2007, 09:30 PM

and if that fails, try removing the back plate bracket and putting some space washer between the wheel and the bracket,
so the bracket is a little bit out for the airbag hook to catch it.

Good Luck... let us know how you make out... dont forget battery disconnect/reconnect

ShiraiwaRiku · 02-15-2007, 09:41 PM

the video is availible to watch now

I think I've pushed hard enough..

and I also heard a metal click sound too..

I use my maximum force, but I'm afraid that it might break the airbag unit?

ShiraiwaRiku · 02-15-2007, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PocketRocket

see Mag was right

did you watch my video?

I tried to push hard..

but it just won't go in..

magmd · 02-15-2007, 09:48 PM

Need to push more. Mine went it....one side at a time.

Push corners in one at a time....I do not think you will break it.

The wires...they look like they are tucked in correctly in the photo, make sure they are not in the way.

PocketRocket · 02-15-2007, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShiraiwaRiku

did you watch my video?

I tried to push hard..

but it just won't go in..

I did, I deleted my last comment, after realizing you still had the problem...

I would ask those guys who did M steering DIY how they did it.... I believe he's a DC Metro guy named Salvarian

EDIT: well Miguel is here

PocketRocket · 02-15-2007, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magmd

Need to push more. Mine went it....one side at a time.

Push corners in one at a time....I do not think you will break it.

The wires...they look like they are tucked in correctly in the photo, make sure they are not in the way.

Does he have the right bracket, maybe?

Jaws · 02-15-2007, 09:53 PM

My understanding is that it is very difficult to go from a non-SP steering wheel to the M wheel because there is a bracket that is missing. The sport package wheel has the bracket. I'm sure that you've addressed this, right?

magmd · 02-15-2007, 09:56 PM

Looks like the correct one.

ShiraiwaRiku · 02-16-2007, 12:29 AM

I just tried it again..

but the gap still exists..

and this time I pushed REALLY hard..

any thoughts guyz?

Zeiss · 02-16-2007, 12:31 AM

magmd · 02-16-2007, 12:47 AM

Ok...one more simple thing.

Try to readjust the wires behind the airbag. Mine were pointing downward...towards 6 o'clock. Maybe this is why it is not having a perfect fit...getting on the way.

instead of this:

go like this:

magmd · 02-16-2007, 01:01 AM

hmm...was this airbag your car before? Or is this an upgrade from non-sport.

I can't tell from comparing these pics (not mine) if they are facing the same direction (bar code to the top and green left and black on right).

See this pic for comparison. Not sure if it really matters, but might make for a change in fitment when shoving all the wires back into place.

Yours looks off for some reason like its rotated diagonally. Maybe it does not matter if you had this airbag already before the swap of the wheel.

ShiraiwaRiku · 02-16-2007, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magmd

Ok...one more simple thing.

Try to readjust the wires behind the airbag. Mine were pointing downward...towards 6 o'clock. Maybe this is why it is not having a perfect fit...getting on the way.

instead of this:

go like this:

I think there is only one way to install the wires, the other way won't work?

ShiraiwaRiku · 02-16-2007, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magmd

hmm...was this airbag your car before? Or is this an upgrade from non-sport.

I can't tell from comparing these pics (not mine) if they are facing the same direction (bar code to the top and green left and black on right).

See this pic for comparison. Not sure if it really matters, but might make for a change in fitment when shoving all the wires back into place.

mine is upgrade from non sport

magmd · 02-16-2007, 01:18 AM

Hmmm...see my post. Yours looks rotated. Not sure if this is a problem with clearance. I do not remember how much room there is between the wires and that large center bolt.

But..if this is an upgrade...I don't know if your wires are keeping it from locking in all of the way due to the fact that they are slighty rotated (the whole back part of the airbag seems to be).

I dunno

ShiraiwaRiku · 02-16-2007, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magmd

Hmmm...see my post. Yours looks rotated. Not sure if this is a problem with clearance. I do not remember how much room there is between the wires and that large center bolt.

But..if this is an upgrade...I don't know if your wires are keeping it from locking in all of the way due to the fact that they are slighty rotated (the whole back part of the airbag seems to be).

I dunno

maybe the backplate is bent like the other forum member...

I'll try take them apart and see..

keep you updated

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Driv3r Colonel 178 Rep 2,355 Posts Drives: 2006 E46 M3 ZCP Join Date: May 2005 Location: Miami Beach, FL iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	use a little bit of muscle, and push it towards the hood. that should work. if not, then maybe a clip is broken, but i highly doubt that ( i dont remember exactly, but i think its metal on metal brackets, so broken clips shouldnt even be a consideration, but try and look anyways) __________________ 2006 E46 M3 ZCP 6SPD-Interlagos Blue - 6SPD - SSK - AA Headers -AA Tune - Navigation w/ Splashscreen Mod - 3M Crystalline Series 60 - Carbon Splitters - Swissvax Treated - Bridgestone 2012 Yamaha FZ8 - Matte Black/Grey - Michelin Pilot Pure 2CT - Vortex Rear Sets - Yoshimura R-77D & Fender Delete - Spectro Race Oil - GP Reverse Shifting
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PocketRocket I smile because I dont know whats going on :) 3 Rep 233 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: DC Wash iTrader: (0)	and if that fails, try removing the back plate bracket and putting some space washer between the wheel and the bracket, so the bracket is a little bit out for the airbag hook to catch it. Good Luck... let us know how you make out... dont forget battery disconnect/reconnect
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ShiraiwaRiku Baby Driver 177 Rep 1,120 Posts Drives: E90 330xi Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (9)	the video is availible to watch now I think I've pushed hard enough.. and I also heard a metal click sound too.. I use my maximum force, but I'm afraid that it might break the airbag unit? __________________ Alpine White \| Navigation \| Premium \| Osram HID 6000K Headlight, Foglight \| LED Blackline \| M-Tech Steering Wheel, Rear Bumper \| AC Schnitzer Pedals, E-Brake, Decklid, Rooftop, Front Spoiler, Side Skirt, Racing Spring \| Tint 35/50 \| DRL Disabled \| Carbon Fiber Grill, Emblem \| MTec 2.1 Halos \| LED Interior Xenon \| Painted Red Calipers \| JleviSW LED Signals & Licence Plate Kit \| Voltage Stabilizer \| GruppeM Intake \| Remus PowerSound Quad Exhaust \| MorrVS8 with Bridegestone RE960
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magmd Major General 161 Rep 5,271 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Need to push more. Mine went it....one side at a time. Push corners in one at a time....I do not think you will break it. The wires...they look like they are tucked in correctly in the photo, make sure they are not in the way. __________________ 2006 330i \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| Step Auto \| Navi with iDr \| Sports Pkg \|OEM Rear Spoiler \| 3M CS35 Tint \| H&R Sport Springs \| Koni Yellows \| Advan RS Racing Hypersilver: 19x9 et22 19x10 et20
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magmd Major General 161 Rep 5,271 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Ok...one more simple thing. Try to readjust the wires behind the airbag. Mine were pointing downward...towards 6 o'clock. Maybe this is why it is not having a perfect fit...getting on the way. instead of this: go like this: __________________ 2006 330i \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| Step Auto \| Navi with iDr \| Sports Pkg \|OEM Rear Spoiler \| 3M CS35 Tint \| H&R Sport Springs \| Koni Yellows \| Advan RS Racing Hypersilver: 19x9 et22 19x10 et20
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magmd Major General 161 Rep 5,271 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	hmm...was this airbag your car before? Or is this an upgrade from non-sport. I can't tell from comparing these pics (not mine) if they are facing the same direction (bar code to the top and green left and black on right). See this pic for comparison. Not sure if it really matters, but might make for a change in fitment when shoving all the wires back into place. Yours looks off for some reason like its rotated diagonally. Maybe it does not matter if you had this airbag already before the swap of the wheel. __________________ 2006 330i \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| Step Auto \| Navi with iDr \| Sports Pkg \|OEM Rear Spoiler \| 3M CS35 Tint \| H&R Sport Springs \| Koni Yellows \| Advan RS Racing Hypersilver: 19x9 et22 19x10 et20
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magmd Major General 161 Rep 5,271 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Hmmm...see my post. Yours looks rotated. Not sure if this is a problem with clearance. I do not remember how much room there is between the wires and that large center bolt. But..if this is an upgrade...I don't know if your wires are keeping it from locking in all of the way due to the fact that they are slighty rotated (the whole back part of the airbag seems to be). I dunno __________________ 2006 330i \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| Step Auto \| Navi with iDr \| Sports Pkg \|OEM Rear Spoiler \| 3M CS35 Tint \| H&R Sport Springs \| Koni Yellows \| Advan RS Racing Hypersilver: 19x9 et22 19x10 et20
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