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Title: Replace FD steering wheel with GD steering wheel?
Post by: Erikfr on February 19, 2021, 22:57:58
Ok, this is a bit of a weird question, i know, but bear with me.

I want to replace the three spoke steering wheel of my I30 FD 2010 with the four spoke steering wheel of the GD model.
I just can´t get used to the three spoke design, and have always preferred a four spoke layout in my cars.

Would this be possible if I find a second hand GD wheel? Or would I have to replace the whole steering column? Issues with airbag perhaps?

Any input appreciated!
Title: Re: Replace FD steering wheel with GD steering wheel?
Post by: Covi30 on February 20, 2021, 00:32:51

 I just can´t get used to the three spoke design,

 :undecided: do you have a disability?



Would this be possible if I find a second hand GD wheel?

yes it will bolt on

Ok,  Issues with airbag perhaps?


no, if bag does not go off you will be cured.  :goodjob2:


Title: Re: Replace FD steering wheel with GD steering wheel?
Post by: CraigB on February 20, 2021, 02:07:44
I’d expect clock spring and buttons on steering wheel to be completely different at least.
Title: Re: Replace FD steering wheel with GD steering wheel?
Post by: Erikfr on February 20, 2021, 09:37:50
Ok, I don´t expect the volume buttons etc to work but thats ok. As long as the horn and the airbag is working I shouldnt have any problem with safety aspects. Would I then also replace the clock spring along with the steering wheel in order to make it work?
Title: Re: Replace FD steering wheel with GD steering wheel?
Post by: CraigB on February 20, 2021, 09:47:16
I unsure of that sorry.

I know that if the clock spring is wrong you'll have an airbag warning light on the cluster, whether anything else gets messed up I couldn't say :Dunno:
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