need help finding tiptronic steering wheel part/number

[navin in KC]

I bought a tiptronic steering wheel from Road and race, inc. so I could hook up the steering wheel buttons to my stereo for volume control. When it arrived, the right tiptronic button was broken (not fixable).

I called Road and Race and he offered to take the wheel back, but says that the button is a $300 piece (the same price that I paid for the whole wheel).

I can't find the part number on the renntech system. It must be an old number. It says "993.347.854.00" on the part.

Does anyone have an updated number?

Does anyone have an old wheel lying around that they'd sell me the button from?

Here is the broken button:

(edit - resized image - Loren)

Edited February 24, 2006 by navin in KC

[djantlive]

Sorry, no PN but your dealer would be able to price it. $300 seems waaay too high. I'd just return it and look elsewhere. I had an issue with Road and Race too. I'd not buy from this guy. The fact that you got a broken part tells you he just isn't very good about disclosing things. Majority of use part shops on eBay should be avoided. Most sell scrap that are in bad condition. I'd buy from individuals on eBay next time.

[navin in KC]

do you mean too high for the wheel or too high for the replacement part?

I thought getting a used wheel for $300 was reasonable.

Edited February 24, 2006 by navin in KC

[Loren]

Three spoke Tip wheel? Right? If so, then...

Looks like the switch is: 996.347.831.00 Switch with harness - Retail $95.19 (as of February 2006).

And the right side (?) button is: 996.347.836.00.01C Tip Lever (right) - Retail $24.90 (as of February 2006)

The Left side lever (if you need it) is: 996.347.835.00.01C Tip Lever (left) - Retail $24.90 (as of February 2006)

[Kim]

I called Road and Race and he offered to take the wheel back, but says that the button is a $300 piece (the same price that I paid for the whole wheel).

I bought a pair of Tip switches, with harness, for approx. $15 on ebay.

Kim

2000 Cab

[navin in KC]

in defense for Road Race (the company):

They sent me a replacement right side tip switch today. I installed it in the wheel and it works fine.

(They didn't charge me for it, either).

Now I've just got to find the time to install it in the car.

Anybody know if you need a special tool to remove the steering wheel? My 1963 Falcon and 1966 Mustang needed a "Steering wheel puller".

[Dharn55]

in defense for Road Race (the company):

They sent me a replacement right side tip switch today. I installed it in the wheel and it works fine.

(They didn't charge me for it, either).

Now I've just got to find the time to install it in the car.

Anybody know if you need a special tool to remove the steering wheel? My 1963 Falcon and 1966 Mustang needed a "Steering wheel puller".

No special tool, you need the right size long torq x that is inserted in the back of the wheel to loosen the air bag, then it pulls off. then I think it is a 22 MM socket for the nut that holds the wheel on. there are several posts with detailed instructions, and pictures. I am trying to find my notes on the posts.

WARNING DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND DON'T RECONNECT IT OR TURN THE IGNITION KEYS WEHN THE AIRBAG IS OFF. IF YOU DO YOU WILL GET AN AIRBAG LIGHT THAT REQUIRES A PTS2 TO TURN OFF!!!

[Loren]

One more addition to what Dharn55 said... do not even put the key in ignition (that activated the airbag circuit).