Big Mark Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Bought a TRD steering wheel from a seller on ebay in need of a refurb but now it's here it's clear to see it's missing the module that fires the airbag. Does anyone know if this part is available on it's own or is the whole airbag unit scrap? I've raised a refund request at present but am curious if it's salvageable. Is there an alternative wheel that uses the same unit? [ATTACH=CONFIG]212527[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]212528[/ATTACH] Pics below from below an similar TRD steering wheel to show what's missing. [ATTACH=CONFIG]212529[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]212530[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Surprised it got through, things like airbags which contain explosives are prohibited to post for obvious reasons. He took it out so it wouldn't deploy whilst in transit but he should have told you that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 He claims the wheel is exactly how he took it out of the car. Plus it was shipped from Malaysia using Fed-Ex but parcel arrived unopened so wasn't removed during shipping by the looks of it. I'm concerned about A) can a replacement module be sourced B) if so is it safe c) Or should I just send it back for a refund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Surprised it got through, things like airbags which contain explosives are prohibited to post for obvious reasons. He took it out so it wouldn't deploy whilst in transit but he should have told you that. I got a stock steering wheel sent via post for the GTR with the airbag and etc still fitted, its actually ok for sending iirc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 I've received a Celica wheel in the past with an airbag and posted it on when I decided I didn't like it. Some couriers don't allow airbags but then you don't tell them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 I have one of those air bag bangers, pm me an offer I can't refuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 I have one of those air bag bangers, pm me an offer I can't refuse. Is it 100% the correct one for the TRD wheel? Don't suppose you have the wires too? No idea about what they're worth tho...............If you have a price in mind PM me it please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 It's from a 3-spoke face-lift Tiptronic steering wheel, I can see no reason why it should be any different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldy Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 I'd just refurb it and it without the module, if the airbag went off on a trd wheel you wont get a replacement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 I'd just refurb it and it without the module, if the airbag went off on a trd wheel you wont get a replacement A) I quite like the safety factor of having an airbag just in case. Fair point tho about getting a replacment, but if I have an incident where the airbag's gone off I reckon replacing the steering wheel airbag will be the least of my issues. B) Won't I get a warning light if I don't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldy Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 A) I quite like the safety factor of having an airbag just in case. Fair point tho about getting a replacment, but if I have an incident where the airbag's gone off I reckon replacing the steering wheel airbag will be the least of my issues. B) Won't I get a warning light if I don't? You could possibly have the airbag go off unessesarily at low speed, remove the bulb;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 The mounting points for the pyro charger on the TRD wheel look the same as a 4 spoke oem wheel mounting points, dont see why it wont bolt on then wire up with the oem connectors...ive played about with pyros from supras and id say you could be in for a chance with the 4 spoke charger Its just a charger that blows the bag, nothing special or TRD specfic, think the 3 spoke gen 7 Celica pyros are the same to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted June 13, 2016 Author Share Posted June 13, 2016 Thanks evinX, I wasn't sure if one from another wheel would fit or if the TRD wheel had a specific one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 I'll take a pretty picture of it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted June 13, 2016 Author Share Posted June 13, 2016 I'll take a pretty picture of it for you. Thanks. Are you going to Bradleys leaving drinks on Saturday at Northampton Gt Billing/A45 Premiere Inn hotel? http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?334257-Bradley-is-leaving-us-noooooooooo If so I can bring my wheel and we can see if the thing fits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 No, but can get it to the Ace Cafe meet on the 23rd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted June 13, 2016 Author Share Posted June 13, 2016 Ace Cafe is nowhere near me I'm afraid so won't be going to that. Are you still in Rushden? I could swing by on my way to Northampton on the 18th if you're about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 I will be in Kettering at that time, which is where it is stashed in my lock-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted June 14, 2016 Author Share Posted June 14, 2016 Cool, I'll drop you a text towards the end of the week and arrange things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Have dug this out of my lock-up and taken several pretty pictures. However, I have forgotten to bring the camera data lead and I'm not going back for that, so you'll have to take my word on it. If it helps, there's a bar code sticker on it; Code: FLBP001555 HERST: 2003 and it is complete with linking lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted June 17, 2016 Author Share Posted June 17, 2016 Ha Ha it's cool, I'll just bring my wheel with me and see. I'll see you tomorrow in Kettering and will give you a ring when I arrive. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 For the record; it was a perfect fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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