Does a Mazda MX6 steering wheel fit?
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Does a Mazda MX6 steering wheel fit?
I was looking at the steering wheel of a 1997 Mazda MX6 and it looks exactly the same as a Bongo (only much less knackered than mine).
Is this too good to be true? Are the boss and the electricals the same? Has anyone tried one?
Matt
Is this too good to be true? Are the boss and the electricals the same? Has anyone tried one?
Matt
Hi Matt,
Strangely enough I was thinking the same about My steering wheel last week.
It was looking a bit jaded until I gave it a spray with Simoniz "Back To Black" cracking stuff brought mine back a treat looks like a new one now!!
Its also good for tyres and the little mudguards on a Bongo in fact any plastic bits.It also worked really well on the mirror casings and the rear mirror surround.
Worth a try but a good spot nonetheless
Cheers Dave
Strangely enough I was thinking the same about My steering wheel last week.
It was looking a bit jaded until I gave it a spray with Simoniz "Back To Black" cracking stuff brought mine back a treat looks like a new one now!!
Its also good for tyres and the little mudguards on a Bongo in fact any plastic bits.It also worked really well on the mirror casings and the rear mirror surround.
Worth a try but a good spot nonetheless
Cheers Dave
Its Oh so quiet!!..Ex Terra Lucem!!..A Leopard can't change his spots!
- or you could fit an MX5 steering wheel boss and a nice leather steering wheel .
Tip - if you find an early MX5 MK1 in a scrappy - take off the nasty plastic centre panel and you may well find a MOMO alloy wheel underneath - fit it again when you ask for a price
This only applies to the non airbag models of course.
Tip - if you find an early MX5 MK1 in a scrappy - take off the nasty plastic centre panel and you may well find a MOMO alloy wheel underneath - fit it again when you ask for a price
This only applies to the non airbag models of course.
No you would need the boss kit -it raises the wheel clear of the indicator stalks.The Momo I fitted is slightly dished - a completely flat wheel would obstruct the stalks.
Get a boss with a plastic / rubber bellows gaiter - looks much neater than some which come without one unless you like bling!.
I actually swopped the standard Bongo wheel (which does not have a separate boss) with the factory standard fit Momo alloy /leather wheel and boss on my Mx5 1993 model .The steering column plastic shroud looks like exactly the same part on both cars.
The Bongo wheel looks good in the Mx5 too! Only slightly bigger.
I am interested in the idea of fitting an airbag wheel but is this not a bit dangerous unless you know what you are doing?
Get a boss with a plastic / rubber bellows gaiter - looks much neater than some which come without one unless you like bling!.
I actually swopped the standard Bongo wheel (which does not have a separate boss) with the factory standard fit Momo alloy /leather wheel and boss on my Mx5 1993 model .The steering column plastic shroud looks like exactly the same part on both cars.
The Bongo wheel looks good in the Mx5 too! Only slightly bigger.
I am interested in the idea of fitting an airbag wheel but is this not a bit dangerous unless you know what you are doing?
Steerrng Wheel
This is the steering wheel that came with our Bongo. Its different than the standard black ones and is made by Junis International.
Success! A Mazda MX6 sterring wheel does fit!
Success! A Mazda MX6 steering wheel does fit!
The steering wheel and airbag from a 1997 Mazda MX6 is an exact replacement for the Bongo wheel and airbag. I got mine from Ebay and fitted it this morning. The boss and connectors are exactly the same. The replacement is a 10 minute job and the whole lot cost ?35 for a 'good as new' steering wheel.
Here is a photo of the steering wheel boss (underside) for the curious and those looking for a replacement.
The steering wheel and airbag from a 1997 Mazda MX6 is an exact replacement for the Bongo wheel and airbag. I got mine from Ebay and fitted it this morning. The boss and connectors are exactly the same. The replacement is a 10 minute job and the whole lot cost ?35 for a 'good as new' steering wheel.
Here is a photo of the steering wheel boss (underside) for the curious and those looking for a replacement.
The airbag bit - - how does this work? Can it be fitted to a previously non airbag equiped Bongo ? When fitting -anything to beware of?
Last edited by vanvliet on Sun Oct 08, 2006 6:16 pm, edited 1 time in total.
I have concerns about this too - both fitting the thing safely and running the car with the new airbag wheel . The airbag was an extra on most of the early cars and if it was safe to fit one i would like to know how to do it Probably need an expert's advice on this one.
I believe that there are aftermarket wheels which feature an airbag as an option
I believe that there are aftermarket wheels which feature an airbag as an option
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I did a bit of research on the airbags before I did the replacement. I didn't want to get my head blown off.
It is necessary to ensure that you disconnect the battery and keep your head clear of the assembly when dismantling it, but apart from the basic precautions removal and refit are really easy. The central nyloc nut fits a 21mm socket.
The airbag comes as a fairly well self contained unit that bolts with 4 M6 screws onto the steering wheel. I believe that the sensors and everything required are in the unit. The connectors are to a different standard to the normal Mazda ones, much higher grade and probably to some generic airbag standard. It seems that the central steering wheel cover is designed to burst off when the bag inflates and it probably hinges upwards. The system itself is built (as a complete American made unit) to a very high standard and I don't doubt it would still function correctly.
I would strongly recommend against retrofit of an airbag on a non airbag vehicle. I have no idea of the power and fusing requirements. I can't even be sure that the decellerometers (ie the things that make it go off) are not fitted externally.
The old steering wheel was made of steel pieces welded together. The later replacement is a cast aluminium alloy. I think the delamination problem is due to the adhesion of the rubber outer cover to the steel. The bonding to the alloy seems to be much better.
It is necessary to ensure that you disconnect the battery and keep your head clear of the assembly when dismantling it, but apart from the basic precautions removal and refit are really easy. The central nyloc nut fits a 21mm socket.
The airbag comes as a fairly well self contained unit that bolts with 4 M6 screws onto the steering wheel. I believe that the sensors and everything required are in the unit. The connectors are to a different standard to the normal Mazda ones, much higher grade and probably to some generic airbag standard. It seems that the central steering wheel cover is designed to burst off when the bag inflates and it probably hinges upwards. The system itself is built (as a complete American made unit) to a very high standard and I don't doubt it would still function correctly.
I would strongly recommend against retrofit of an airbag on a non airbag vehicle. I have no idea of the power and fusing requirements. I can't even be sure that the decellerometers (ie the things that make it go off) are not fitted externally.
The old steering wheel was made of steel pieces welded together. The later replacement is a cast aluminium alloy. I think the delamination problem is due to the adhesion of the rubber outer cover to the steel. The bonding to the alloy seems to be much better.