Will the 3rd gen protege steering wheel work in a first gen? I know the hub/spline count are the same, but are the cruise control hookups similar enogh to work? If not, are there any that will work? I want a custom wheel, but I don't want to lose my cruise control.
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All mazda steering wheels are supposed to be interchangeable.Originally posted by TRRC
If you can't find a steering wheel that will keep your C/C, you can make some custom buttons on the dash. -
I know they're mechanically interchangeable, but I don't want to do a ton of hacking to figure out where to put buttons and stuff. the 3rd gen pro has the cruise on the wheel, and I will try one from the J/Y before too long. Didn't mazkid put one in his car?Comment
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I didn't...I put a '79 RX-7 wheel in my '88 323, and plan on a Millenia wheel in my Miata in the near future. I don't mind my Protege's steering wheel since it's like brand new and the MX-3 center is nice too.Originally posted by TRRC
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If the connectors on the 3rd gen wheel aren't the same, which I doubt they are, just cut and splice the 1st gen connectors in.Originally posted by TRRCComment
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The problem is the way the cruise and stuff gets power. there's a plug that actually rotates somehow with the wheel, and everything plugs into it. Then the wheel has a slot on it's the hub that fits over the plug. Now, if the 3rd gen has the same plug or at the least, something similar, it will work. I will try to test fit one this week.Comment
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Originally posted by TRRC
Good luck. Let us know how you make out.Comment
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Let me know so I can steal the wheel from the pro5 and throw it on the 91 and get a discount from the insurance company for having an air bag.
Just kidding but it would be nice to have the nardi wheel in the 91.
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Won't the airbag not connected to anything lead to problems? Such as having it randomly go off while driving?Not the sports page
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It won't go off unless it has power.Originally posted by HadokenComment
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If it's connected to nothing, an airbag is harmless. Connect it to a car battery and it'll blow. Quite fun I must say, to see a Probe airbag about 70 ft in the sky in a cloud of smoke.Originally posted by Hadoken
1994 Protege BP-Turbo.....1994 Miata Supercharged.....2003 Protege5 stock DD.....1988 323 GT Turbo
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Besides, since you have to take the front cover off anyway, just remove the airbag. The, sell it on ebay or trash it.Originally posted by JhoComment
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Haha, we did that to the new kid at work as he walked in the door one day.Originally posted by MazKidComment
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so how did putting the new 3rd gen wheel on the 1st gen work for ya? i had my eye on the smooth shape of the 3rd gen too... but don't want to bother finding one if i don't know it will work...Originally posted by TRRC View PostMy Cardomain page:
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