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Gen 2 Steering wheel on Gen 1 Solara?
Posted:
Mon Mar 07, 2011 10:35 am
by Big_T
I'm planning on doing a complete overhaul to the audio system in my 2001 Solara, and after countless hours of searching for an aftermarket upgrade to add audio controls to my steering wheel, I found nothing. I'm wondering if it would be possible to mount a steering wheel from a gen 2 Solara that has the audio controls to my Gen 1 steering column, and if the cruise control switch will still work if I do. I've found an adapter that I would plug into the audio control interface on the steering wheel that is compatible with my new H/U. I'm just concerned that either the cruise control switch would no longer work, or the steering wheel itself wouldn't fit onto the steering column. Any thoughts?
Re: Gen 2 Steering wheel on Gen 1 Solara?
Posted:
Mon Mar 07, 2011 7:21 pm
by wkbrdr91
I would also worry about the airbag. Dont know much about it, but I do know the airbag is in the steering wheel.
Re: Gen 2 Steering wheel on Gen 1 Solara?
Posted:
Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:23 pm
by DriDed
Big_T wrote:I'm planning on doing a complete overhaul to the audio system in my 2001 Solara, and after countless hours of searching for an aftermarket upgrade to add audio controls to my steering wheel, I found nothing. I'm wondering if it would be possible to mount a steering wheel from a gen 2 Solara that has the audio controls to my Gen 1 steering column, and if the cruise control switch will still work if I do. I've found an adapter that I would plug into the audio control interface on the steering wheel that is compatible with my new H/U. I'm just concerned that either the cruise control switch would no longer work, or the steering wheel itself wouldn't fit onto the steering column. Any thoughts?
That is a lot of work but It is an interesting project with the steering wheel swap. It definitely will not be easy but it might work.
Re: Gen 2 Steering wheel on Gen 1 Solara?
Posted:
Tue Mar 08, 2011 6:27 am
by 99BlackSandv6
I doubt the wheels are different enough to not be swappable.
I say buy the stuff and try it.
Re: Gen 2 Steering wheel on Gen 1 Solara?
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Sun Mar 13, 2011 8:32 am
by Jabraltar
I 2nd that.
Re: Gen 2 Steering wheel on Gen 1 Solara?
Posted:
Sun Mar 13, 2011 10:38 am
by DriDed
I 3rd that...
Good luck with the project!