Date:         Sat, 24 Nov 2001 09:08:35 -0600
Reply-To:     Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Steering wheel problems
Comments: To: BenTbtstr8@aol.com
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I know about the contactor ring because most used steering wheels need
the contactor ring. Yes it can be replaced without much problem. I just
posted the part number. My local dealer has them in stock. I'll just bet
that they fit many VW products.

Stan

On Sat, 24 Nov 2001 06:57:51 EST Ben T <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM> writes:
> Julianna,
>
> There are two horn contacts in the steering wheel assembly. The
> culprit is
> usually the bottom contact. It is supposed to be lubircated with
> petroleum
> jelly of some kind. Anyway, that's the piece that pops-up with a
> tang that's
> supposed to ride against the brass ring on the steering wheel. It
> is
> removable. I have replaced mine from a donor vehicle. I don't know
> it the
> dealer sells it new. The contact ring under the steering wheel
> should be
> removable as well but I haven't tried yet. Sounds like Stan has.
> Used
> steering wheels are plentiful and cheap enough around here that I
> find easier
> to swap in a wheel rather than deal with replacing the ring.
>
> BenT
>
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