Help with Steering collar and Electrics

Pudsey83 · 31-10-2007, 15:23

When i started to get my Octy ready for MOT i noticed that the Air bag light was on, So i had it checked out. The fault was that the airbag would not go off in a crash. Also when i got back from having it checked i noticed the Horn (Positioned in the Centre of steering wheel) Didn't work. Some one said that it could be the collar Behind the steering wheel (Contact Ring or something). Could this be the cause of these problems?
Any idea what else could be the cause of these?

Pulling my hair out to work it out any input welcome and gratefully recieved.

KenONeill · 31-10-2007, 16:24

Sounds plausible. With the design of the Octy wheel centre, I'd expect the same contact rings to be used for the driver's airbag and the horn press.

fordfan · 31-10-2007, 18:17

There is a slip ring assembly often referred to as the watch spring or spiral link. Cost for the part is around the £60 mark but you can more than double that if the car has ESP and around 0.75 to an hour to fit. If you get the codes read it will say something like 'airbag drivers side igniter resistance too high'.

Unlike an ABS light an airbag light is not a testable item for the MOT, though as you say if it is on then none of the suplementary restraint system will work - airbags and seatbelt pretensioners.

Pudsey83 · 31-10-2007, 20:57

I was told it came up resistance too high or something....... Can The collar be changed by myself? I have some DIY knowlegde of the Octy. Is the part Dealer only?

Thankyou for you quick responses

fordfan · 01-11-2007, 07:33

It is a possible DIY job, however it does involve removing the airbag as the steering wheel has to be removed. Safety is an important factor as the airbag is potentially explosive. You will need a splined or torx tool for the steering wheel nut, Skoda also recommend that the nut is dot punched after re-fitting as a way of determining the number of times it has been re-used, upto 4 is permissable. When dealing with the link it is important that it is not rotated when it is off the vehicle as this will mess it up. Once fitted the you may well have to get the fault codes cleared to put the light out. Have a look at the attached pictures.

Pudsey83 · 01-11-2007, 14:05

Thanks for the pictures. Will have to wait for a few days off to have a look at it. Any idea if the part would be stocked or would it have to be ordered. Does the nut have a set torque that it has to be tightened to?

**VRStu** · 01-11-2007, 14:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pudsey83

Does the nut have a set torque that it has to be tightened to?

50Nm

I would imagine it would need to be ordered.

Remus Mateescu · 29-02-2008, 20:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

50Nm

I would imagine it would need to be ordered.

Do you know the part number and/or the price for the steering wheel nut ?
Thanks in advance !
Remus

**VRStu** · 01-03-2008, 10:19

N 907 991 01

31-10-2007, 15:23	#1
Pudsey83 Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Trimsaran, Llanelli Posts: 60 Members Car: Octavia 1.9 SDI Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Help with Steering collar and Electrics When i started to get my Octy ready for MOT i noticed that the Air bag light was on, So i had it checked out. The fault was that the airbag would not go off in a crash. Also when i got back from having it checked i noticed the Horn (Positioned in the Centre of steering wheel) Didn't work. Some one said that it could be the collar Behind the steering wheel (Contact Ring or something). Could this be the cause of these problems? Any idea what else could be the cause of these? Pulling my hair out to work it out any input welcome and gratefully recieved.

31-10-2007, 16:24	#2
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally in Scotland! Posts: 11,213 Members Car: Octavia TDi110 Thanks: 65 Thanked 561 Times in 549 Posts	Re: Help with Steering collar and Electrics Sounds plausible. With the design of the Octy wheel centre, I'd expect the same contact rings to be used for the driver's airbag and the horn press.

31-10-2007, 18:17	#3
fordfan ECUless Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,062 Members Car: Thanks: 31 Thanked 249 Times in 217 Posts	Re: Help with Steering collar and Electrics There is a slip ring assembly often referred to as the watch spring or spiral link. Cost for the part is around the £60 mark but you can more than double that if the car has ESP and around 0.75 to an hour to fit. If you get the codes read it will say something like 'airbag drivers side igniter resistance too high'. Unlike an ABS light an airbag light is not a testable item for the MOT, though as you say if it is on then none of the suplementary restraint system will work - airbags and seatbelt pretensioners.

31-10-2007, 20:57	#4
Pudsey83 Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Trimsaran, Llanelli Posts: 60 Members Car: Octavia 1.9 SDI Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help with Steering collar and Electrics I was told it came up resistance too high or something....... Can The collar be changed by myself? I have some DIY knowlegde of the Octy. Is the part Dealer only? Thankyou for you quick responses

01-11-2007, 07:33	#5
fordfan ECUless Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,062 Members Car: Thanks: 31 Thanked 249 Times in 217 Posts	Re: Help with Steering collar and Electrics It is a possible DIY job, however it does involve removing the airbag as the steering wheel has to be removed. Safety is an important factor as the airbag is potentially explosive. You will need a splined or torx tool for the steering wheel nut, Skoda also recommend that the nut is dot punched after re-fitting as a way of determining the number of times it has been re-used, upto 4 is permissable. When dealing with the link it is important that it is not rotated when it is off the vehicle as this will mess it up. Once fitted the you may well have to get the fault codes cleared to put the light out. Have a look at the attached pictures. Last edited by fordfan; 04-04-2008 at 20:43.

01-11-2007, 14:05	#6
Pudsey83 Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Trimsaran, Llanelli Posts: 60 Members Car: Octavia 1.9 SDI Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help with Steering collar and Electrics Thanks for the pictures. Will have to wait for a few days off to have a look at it. Any idea if the part would be stocked or would it have to be ordered. Does the nut have a set torque that it has to be tightened to? __________________

01-03-2008, 10:19	#9
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: Help with Steering collar and Electrics N 907 991 01 __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Towbar Electrics	what computer	Fabia I	1	20-04-2007 23:16
Fabia Electrics	landsker	Fabia I	6	13-10-2006 08:43
Electrics?????	Donald Russell	Octavia I	1	24-03-2006 16:53
Fabia electrics -----p/steering	daihot	Fabia I	3	12-01-2006 13:32

Help with Steering collar and Electrics

Help with Steering collar and Electrics

Similar Threads