Friday, June 3, 2011

Is the airbag in the actual steering wheel?

right, i have a vw golf mk3, the steering wheel is getting a bit tatty so i want to update it, the steering wheel says air bag on it, does this mean that if i change the steering wheel i wont have an airbag any more?|||yep.. just put a wheelcover on it|||The airbag itself is actually inside the steering wheel. So yes if you change the steering wheel you will no longer have an airbag. You may also find that your insurers are interested in the fact you don`t have a drivers airbag when the model you drive has one as standard. Be careful.|||The airbag is in the steering wheel. You will no longer have an airbag if you change it out. your passenger airbag may not work as well. Your SRS or airbag light will also turn on. You can replace it with a steering wheel from the factory. I suggest you keep your old steering wheel, because airbags are expensive|||Fraid so, and they do get tatty over time, but very handy in a crash.|||well im not sure about that because my air bag sits in the passenger seat and it doesnt shut up while driveing i would love to change mine aswell to one with no tongue to talk with|||It%26#039;s in the centre of the wheel, that%26#039;s why there%26#039;s a big, bulky plastic hub to it. I%26#039;d agree, don%26#039;t change it unless you%26#039;re replacing it with a similar one, and even then get a mechanic to do it.|||Yes, it%26#039;s in the steering wheel itself.





If you%26#039;re going to update it, I would recommend replacing it with another one with an airbag, for insurance (and safety) purposes.





I would also suggest you get a qualified technician to do it. Airbags are triggered by explosive release of gases, so the operation could be dangerous.|||its in the steering wheel so you won%26#039;t have one if you replace your steering wheel