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Old 10-17-2010, 04:58 PM
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I cannot figure out how to get this off!!! i removed the 2 bolts underneath and it looks like it should come off, half of it does but i dont want to try pulling to hard and break it. am i missing something or do i just have to pull with some tough love? it has tilt steering wheel etc. 1991 if that makes a diff. and if anyone knows what color the cruise control wires are for the steering wheel that would be great lol, wanna hook the on/off to my fog lights and the other 2 to my horns and siren
 
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Old 10-17-2010, 05:31 PM
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The FAQ has a wiring diagram for a 91. There are 3 screws. The two in front, and 1 more just above the pannel under the dash, right where the rubber seal is.
 
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I think it's cool that you are going to integrate your lights and such into the steering wheel. I assume you're saying you will use the cruise control buttons to control your peripherals? Cool idea. Does your cruise control not work? jw. Dig it
 
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well i got it off and only broke a tiny piece lol but thanks crazy, didnt even think to check the faqs, but the cruise control works...kinda. it didnt work before but i cant figure out like where the wires connect through the steering wheel. like if theirs 2 metal plates or something so the wires dont twist with the wheel...hmm....have to figure that out
 
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It is called a clock spring. It is a a coiled wire wrapped around it self, so as you turn it coils and uncoils. It is in between the steering wheel mounting plate and the steering column.
 
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i tired running my foglights to my o/d switch after teh trans swap but the button doesn't work like that. it can ,however, be used as a horn button or something of that nature.
 



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