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Old 05-06-2004, 11:12 AM
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Caution on using a steering wheel from the salvage yard. When I resurrected the 560 and rebuilt the SRS sytem I had an intermittent light. Decided it was the slip rings and swapped steering wheels. Now the light was on steady. Ended up getting a new slip ring replacement and the SRS light went out for good.

Do not try prying out the brass rings, they are mounted in a plastic insert, which is screwed to the wheel frame. Replacement of the unit requires the steering wheel be disassembled. Not terribly difficult, just take your time and lay out the parts as you remove them. Don't lose the little springs for the horn (4 I think). Just another piece of cake.
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