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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: fraser87 on 08 March 2011, 19:59

Title: steering wheel boss kit?
Post by: fraser87 on 08 March 2011, 19:59
hi guys iv got a momo steering wheel sitting around and wanted to fit it on my mk3 gti, its a 1998 with an airbag so im not sure how to get round the airbag? also the light on the dash will come on if disconnected wont it?

any help would be great :smiley:

im sure this has been asked before as im sure some of you will point out :laugh:
Title: Re: steering wheel boss kit?
Post by: Wayne on 08 March 2011, 20:41
Yep you need a resistor to stop the light coming on.

Maplins I believe sell them
Title: Re: steering wheel boss kit?
Post by: fraser87 on 08 March 2011, 20:44
cheers wayne.
i take it a normal boss kit for a mk3 will work ok and its just the resistor i need?
Title: Re: steering wheel boss kit?
Post by: Wayne on 08 March 2011, 20:49
Quote from: fraser87 on 08 March 2011, 20:44
cheers wayne.
i take it a normal boss kit for a mk3 will work ok and its just the resistor i need?

Yep, best to dissconnect the battery and leave for 10mins before removing the airbag.
Title: Re: steering wheel boss kit?
Post by: dazzawest1987 on 08 March 2011, 20:50
apparently momo sell a boss kit for £50 that comes with a resistor and wiring
Title: Re: steering wheel boss kit?
Post by: fraser87 on 08 March 2011, 20:55
Quote from: Wayne on 08 March 2011, 20:49
Quote from: fraser87 on 08 March 2011, 20:44
cheers wayne.
i take it a normal boss kit for a mk3 will work ok and its just the resistor i need?

Yep, best to dissconnect the battery and leave for 10mins before removing the airbag.

ok mate thats perfect, thanks again wayne. much appreciated :cool:
Title: Re: steering wheel boss kit?
Post by: Wayne on 08 March 2011, 20:55
Quote from: fraser87 on 08 March 2011, 20:55
Quote from: Wayne on 08 March 2011, 20:49
Quote from: fraser87 on 08 March 2011, 20:44
cheers wayne.
i take it a normal boss kit for a mk3 will work ok and its just the resistor i need?

Yep, best to dissconnect the battery and leave for 10mins before removing the airbag.

ok mate thats perfect, thanksa again wayne. much appreciated :cool:

No probs.  :smiley:
Title: Re: steering wheel boss kit?
Post by: fraser87 on 08 March 2011, 20:56
Quote from: dazzawest1987 on 08 March 2011, 20:50
apparently momo sell a boss kit for £50 that comes with a resistor and wiring

might take a look and try find one.
cheers mate