blueshawk

I'm planning on installing a FRPP steering wheel just like the ShelbyGT500 wheelbut with black stitching instead of red on the leather.

http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts...tKeyField=9817

However, the instructions for REPOWERING the airbag system seem a little strange They want you to turn the key to ON and then replace a fuse and then reconnect the ground battery terminal. It seems likely to have circuit spikes in this manner with the key ON.

Has anyone messed with their drivers airbag and what procedure did you follow?


http://www.swaaggs.com/documents/airbag_safety.pdf

PROMETHEUS PRIME

I just installed a red stichted wheel on one of our customers cars. I really never depower the air bags. Just disconnect the negative battery cable and hold the brake for 30 seconds after. I have never had a problem this way.

Dwisforme05

that is a hell of alot of money for a steering wheel.

blueshawk

Why did you hold the brake for 30 seconds?

PROMETHEUS PRIME

Just something I've always done to make sure everything is depowered. I have OCD with this kind of stuff.

blueshawk

Oh I get, you use the brake bulbs to drain the remaining charge. Makes sense!

MELLOWYELLOW06

What does the wheel run?

Dwisforme05

$449.00 or an arm and a leg lol.

howarmat

You can get the SVT wheel from partscheap for just under 400. I would consider an upgrade to a different wheel but not for these prices!

blueshawk

After you finished, did you have any codes to clear? I'm planning on doing this myself and don't have a diagnostic tool to read and clear codes yet (that's next on the list).