deano87
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Here's the pics:
The Tear
Other side for comparison
This has been here since I bought the car, just got a few questions really.
1) Is it a case of just getting a new centre bit for the steering wheel, or a whole new steering wheel? Also how does this work as it has an airbag etc.
2) Will it pass an MOT like this. It is nowhere near the soft crease where the airbag comes out so I don't think it would affect it, but you know how picky some testing stations are.
3) How much is a new centre bit? How much is a new steering wheel?
Cheers
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mattievRS
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should be just a replacement air bag unit mate.Look on ebay as price varies.
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PaulW
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quote:
Originally posted by m17tty
should be just a replacement air bag unit mate.Look on ebay as price varies.
it wont be a replacement airbag at all
thats just cosmetic, go the scrappy & find an airbag cover off another corsa, they just pull off (refer to mr haynes)
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deano87
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Haven't got Mr Haynes yet, tis going on my Christmas list for Santa! 
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deano87
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Oh and is this type of tear common (question may sound strange) or is it just something which the previous owner did by accident?!
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PaulW
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get it from pressing the horn button too much or too heavy...
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mattievRS
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quote:
Originally posted by PaulW
quote:
Originally posted by m17tty
should be just a replacement air bag unit mate.Look on ebay as price varies.
it wont be a replacement airbag at all
thats just cosmetic, go the scrappy & find an airbag cover off another corsa, they just pull off (refer to mr haynes)
thought the airbag unit was part of the middle cover and was non removeable!
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deano87
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 They must have been an angry driver!
Expensive - or is that more than I need?
[Edited on 08-11-2006 by deano87]
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PaulW
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thats the entire airbag
you just need the cover
but none on ebay, as said - scrappy
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deano87
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Surely the majority of cars at a scrappy the airbag will have gone anyway...
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PaulW
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yeah the airbags probably would, but its just a hard rubber cover which clips in place over the airbag.
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deano87
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Ok, cool. Is intructions of how to get it off in the Haynes or is it the older power steering cover? Or are they just the same to get off?
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PaulW
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all it says in haynes (well my omega manual anyways) is to prise it from the steering wheel & disconnect the horn wires.
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Haimsey
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you think thats bad you want to see mine in the exact same place  i dont have any pics but ill get one at the weekend just for laughs
i need a new steeringwheel but cant afford one and havnt got round to it yet
Marcy Marc 
White Sport Progress Thread
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bubble
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quote:
Originally posted by PaulW
thats the entire airbag
you just need the cover
but none on ebay, as said - scrappy
lol no it isnt-it is a complete airbag assembly. when corsa b's were still under warranty 6-7 years ago i replaced a few of them for that problem. common on astra f and g as well
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deano87
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bubblevaux, do I need a whole new airbag bit like this one?
eBay.co.uk
Also, how can I be sure that buying one like that will work? i.e. plug it all in and the airbag light stays on continously?! Anyone have any ideas how much original from Vauxhall would be?
[Edited on 08-11-2006 by deano87]
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bubble
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
bubblevaux, do I need a whole new airbag bit like this one?
eBay.co.uk
Also, how can I be sure that buying one like that will work? i.e. plug it all in and the airbag light stays on continously?! Anyone have any ideas how much original from Vauxhall would be?
[Edited on 08-11-2006 by deano87]
yes that will fit. held in by 2 t40 or t45 pins behind airbag. do it with ignition OFF and ul store no airbag trouble codes so u wont need a tech2 to clear codes
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deano87
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Cool - won't worry about changing it until I get my Haynes manual, or can afford it haha!
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Michael B
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haha, must be a common thing cause mine is cracked in exactly the same place and same side! Doesnt really bother me to be honest, not worth changing!
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deano87
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It is just annoying when I keep catching my coat sleeve on it.
Would this make a difference to the performance of the airbag? i.e. it coming out of that hole and not into my face? Or would it fail the MOT?
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bubble
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
It is just annoying when I keep catching my coat sleeve on it.
Would this make a difference to the performance of the airbag? i.e. it coming out of that hole and not into my face? Or would it fail the MOT?
as for failing mot i wouldnt fail it until the tear is worse-it wont yet affect the functionality of the bag.
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BeArDy
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I have a Airbag off a Corsa if you need one
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deano87
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£££? Is it working? u2u
[Edited on 08-11-2006 by deano87]
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
Oh and is this type of tear common (question may sound strange) or is it just something which the previous owner did by accident?!
Yea it's because most people hold the steering wheel with thier right hand and rest the other hand on the gearstick or similar. Mines worn a lot, but not torn yet...
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