Steering Wheel Removal
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You can prize off the rectangular centre section of the wheel (the horn push section). You'll then see a big nut in the centre and you'll need an appropriately big socket to undo it. Once undone the wheel will lift off (it tends to be a bit sticky on the splines but will pull off especially if pulled from side to side). There's really not much to it but if you've not got a socket I'd take out a mortgage - they're expensive) - you just need to be careful of the bits and pieces that make the horn work. Good luck, Dan.
sheep911uk
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If your near Northampton i have a socket and ratchet you are welcome to borrow.
Nick
Nick
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Or indeed if your anywhere near NW London/Herts I also have the appropriate socket.[
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Whats actually wrong with the switch tho'? I had a problem with mine, all it really needed was a good clean and a tweak of the leaf contacts. Cause the switch is all exposed its a doddle[]
Let me now if I can be of any help[]
Cheers
Alex
Or indeed if your anywhere near NW London/Herts I also have the appropriate socket.[
]Whats actually wrong with the switch tho'? I had a problem with mine, all it really needed was a good clean and a tweak of the leaf contacts. Cause the switch is all exposed its a doddle[
]Let me now if I can be of any help[
]Cheers
Alex
Yes, I have "tweaked" mine in the past too.
Exactly that, but you'll need to take the nut and washer right off to get the hub far enough out to turn it a couple of splines.
I always remove the horn relay before removing the wheel, as it saves the horn going off when you replace the horn pad.
I always remove the horn relay before removing the wheel, as it saves the horn going off when you replace the horn pad.
You should find a fuse and relay chart on the back of the fuse box cover.
chrishak
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That's only partially true Paul - although the switch doesn't come apart, the dip / main contacts are exposed so can be accessed and attempts can be made to clean them. However in my experience this is probably futile (but still worth a try) as they are likely to have welded themselves together or will, at the very least, have a build-up of metal on one contact. This is caused by the high current passing through the contact and is the reason why the addition of a relay in the headlamp circuit is such a popular mod.911 targa said:
If you do decide to replace the switch, don't discount your local OPC as a source - with the club discount they can be very competitive.
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