Do MK4 or MK5 steering wheels fit MK3s?

[Jarred]

does anyone know what exactly is involved with a steering wheel boss kit. I've had a quick search on the net but I'm still not sure wat exactly it does. Is it just an adapter plate basically, or is there more involved.

I just ask as I'm looking to put a Nardi wheel one my 1 since the passat wheel I want is seeming a bit difficult to find!

[Pullstarter]

It's basically an adaptor, not really a plate tho, more of a drum that sits on the splines of your steering shaft at one end and bolts to your steering wheel on the other. If you have an airbag steering wheel be very careful as replacing it with a non airbag wheel will void your insurance and is also a defect.

[Jarred]

Thanks,. and I've got a mk 1. THey never cam with steering wheels.

[Golf Houso]

LOL never came with steering wheels, I knew those things were rockets but seriously drive by wire, thats amazing!

Haha jokes, you can get some realy nice comfortable afternmarket steering wheels for some nice prices if you look around...

[Pullstarter]

Have seriously considered going without an airbag so I can run a Momo on mine but not willing to take the risk

[Golf Houso]

Well it is unsafe, considering the car came with one. And airbags were mandatory for the driver during that car's production. I'd just leave it and look to do something else or... just save up and buy a car with a tasty steering wheel i.e GTi / R32...

If fancy steering wheels are realy your thing

[Pullstarter]

I have an Isotta cover kit which I just received today, i'll see how that goes. Will post pics when its done.

[ScienceVR6]

My air bag is completly open circuit.. Dead. The part i need to fix it is over $500 from VW (a ring with a coil of wire in it!!!!) I like my wheel, cept where the leather is coming off. But i'd like a thicker one. Im concidering an aftermarket wheel at some stage, i mean, i might as well, the air bag don't work.

[Pullstarter]

Search Ebay UK, I've seen a few airbags go on there for around 20-30 pounds or so.

[frank_grimes]

here you go...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Volkswagen-Golf-mk3-GTI-Genuine-steering-wheel_W0QQitemZ330195634768QQihZ014QQcategoryZ9889QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Water Boy]

For my Mk3 as long as i have a working safe airbag for the RWC im ok correct... Bcuz ill be puttin' on a Momo with boss later on its not illegal to remove an airbag? As long as i didconnect both sides is that right?

Please help

[Tim]

For my Mk3 as long as i have a working safe airbag for the RWC im ok correct... Bcuz ill be puttin' on a Momo with boss later on its not illegal to remove an airbag? As long as i didconnect both sides is that right?

Please help

incorrect!
If it left the factory with an airbag it needs to stay in i believe!

[Tim]

i found some further info. Its from SA. But the same ADRs apply in Vic. All Mk3 cars and later had airbags in australia didnt they? So it would have been part of their compliance id think

REQUIREMENTS
Airbag as Standard Equipment
If an airbag system is standard equipment on a particular vehicle model or variant it must be present,
complete and operational. (The airbag is considered essential for maintaining the vehicle’s compliance
with the ADRs.)
Optional Airbag in Vehicle Required to Meet ADR 69/..
If a vehicle was required to meet ADR 69/.. and it was originally fitted with an airbag that was optional
equipment on that particular model or variant, the airbag need not be present, complete or operational
provided the vehicle is fitted with all equipment (eg steering wheel, steering column, seat belts) that would
have been fitted had the vehicle been originally manufactured without the airbag; i.e. the vehicle must be
shown to still comply with the requirements of ADR 69/..
Optional Drivers Airbag in Vehicle Not Required to Meet ADR 69/..
For a vehicle not required to meet ADR 69/.. and originally fitted with a driver’s airbag that was optional
equipment, it need not be present, complete or operational provided the impact energy absorption
characteristics of the steering wheel and steering column are equivalent to those of the non-airbag variant;
i.e. the vehicle must comply with the requirements of ADR 10/..
Optional Passenger Airbag in Vehicle Not Required to meet ADR 69/..
For a vehicle not required to meet ADR 69/.. and originally fitted with a passenger airbag that was optional
equipment, it need not be present, complete or operational.

[ScienceVR6]

i found some further info. Its from SA. But the same ADRs apply in Vic. All Mk3 cars and later had airbags in australia didnt they? So it would have been part of their compliance id think

REQUIREMENTS
Airbag as Standard Equipment
If an airbag system is standard equipment on a particular vehicle model or variant it must be present,
complete and operational. (The airbag is considered essential for maintaining the vehicle’s compliance
with the ADRs.)
Optional Airbag in Vehicle Required to Meet ADR 69/..
If a vehicle was required to meet ADR 69/.. and it was originally fitted with an airbag that was optional
equipment on that particular model or variant, the airbag need not be present, complete or operational
provided the vehicle is fitted with all equipment (eg steering wheel, steering column, seat belts) that would
have been fitted had the vehicle been originally manufactured without the airbag; i.e. the vehicle must be
shown to still comply with the requirements of ADR 69/..
Optional Drivers Airbag in Vehicle Not Required to Meet ADR 69/..
For a vehicle not required to meet ADR 69/.. and originally fitted with a driver’s airbag that was optional
equipment, it need not be present, complete or operational provided the impact energy absorption
characteristics of the steering wheel and steering column are equivalent to those of the non-airbag variant;
i.e. the vehicle must comply with the requirements of ADR 10/..
Optional Passenger Airbag in Vehicle Not Required to meet ADR 69/..
For a vehicle not required to meet ADR 69/.. and originally fitted with a passenger airbag that was optional
equipment, it need not be present, complete or operational.

So, my brother, who has a VR executive commodore with an optional airbag, could ditch the airbag and run a non air bag wheel?

[Pullstarter]

Be better off ditching the whole car.......................sorry couldn't resist hehe