How do i change my steering wheel on my e36??

[marklee]

recently bought a 2nd hand steering wheel, but im not very sure on how to change it. anyone know how to? or any good diy links?? thanks

 

[jawzsg]

Re: How do i change my steering wheel on my e36??

Brudder, depends on whether if your car have air-bag or not? If not, then it is easy as peeling off the front and a large socket will do the trick. With air-bag, things can be a little more tricky.

 

[marklee]

Re: How do i change my steering wheel on my e36??

thanks bro. mine doesnt have a airbag...was having trouble trying to figure out how to open the steering wheel up. figured it out already...just had to pry it open (was fiddling with it for damn long) feel like an idiot now...anyway thanks bro

 

[jawzsg]

Re: How do i change my steering wheel on my e36??

No problem brudder.. you driving same ride as I, 316iM.. kekeke.. have you met up with the E36 guys? Join us now and then. Our group is not too big,.. dying species I guess..kekekeke. We also gather round and pose like models or "whores" around certain carpark once a while..kekekeke but mostly we are checking out each and other rides and compare notes. A few of us DIYs small jobs like CAI, changing lights, pulley, brakes etc. It's good to learn a bit more of the car.

 

[marklee]

Re: How do i change my steering wheel on my e36??

yeah i met wayansurfer, turbular and gwumpus before. anyway wana ask ya whether u have any electrical probs...my lights keep getting blown. changed my headlights only 3 mths ago and one of them is blown again...one of my rear lights also gone...you know wats the prob??

 

[gwumpkus]

Re: How do i change my steering wheel on my e36??

is something shorted?......

managed to change your steering yet dude?.... i reserve an electical test pen for that kinda work...small flat blade to pry the logo emblem out, without potentially damaging the leather....hehh.. the the socket to undo the nut, unplug the wire...swap it..u're done..

hehhe..

 

[jawzsg]

Re: How do i change my steering wheel on my e36??

yeah i met wayansurfer, turbular and gwumpus before. anyway wana ask ya whether u have any electrical probs...my lights keep getting blown. changed my headlights only 3 mths ago and one of them is blown again...one of my rear lights also gone...you know wats the prob??

Don't seemed to have encountered much electrical problem, more of poor connection due to wear and tear at the lights sockets. I have most of my fuses changed when I took over the car and I can tell you that they are often culprits to electrical problems. As they are small and cheap, many people tends to forget about them, however, like any other components, they do wear down with time.

Another problem is that your bulb power demand may not match your output. Hence either you buy bulbs that are rated 55W and no more or upgrade your fuse if you put in higher wattage bulbs. Some believe a voltage stabilizer and grounding helps. I have not done either of both but I intend to DIY the grounding when I have time to explore my chasis.

 

[marklee]

Re: How do i change my steering wheel on my e36??

is something shorted?......

managed to change your steering yet dude?.... i reserve an electical test pen for that kinda work...small flat blade to pry the logo emblem out, without potentially damaging the leather....hehh.. the the socket to undo the nut, unplug the wire...swap it..u're done..

hehhe..

yeah ive installed the steering already..simple job. hmmmm actually i dunno which steering wheel it is..its not the mtechnic 2 one..

Don't seemed to have encountered much electrical problem, more of poor connection due to wear and tear at the lights sockets. I have most of my fuses changed when I took over the car and I can tell you that they are often culprits to electrical problems. As they are small and cheap, many people tends to forget about them, however, like any other components, they do wear down with time.

Another problem is that your bulb power demand may not match your output. Hence either you buy bulbs that are rated 55W and no more or upgrade your fuse if you put in higher wattage bulbs. Some believe a voltage stabilizer and grounding helps. I have not done either of both but I intend to DIY the grounding when I have time to explore my chasis.

ok will look into the fuses. i already have a voltage stabilizer installed already..it was a gift haha. didnt see any improvement though...

 

[Runner71]

Re: How do i change my steering wheel on my e36??

Hi there,
I recently bought E36, and was wondering where i could get a second hand steering wheel. Mine is mushy like a jelly. It's old mah. what doyou expect. But still love the car. Let me know way. thanks.