Important! : Aftermarket steering wheels

1. standardNproud_vtr Newbie Joined: Mar 2011 Dorset Posts: 28 2001 Citroen Saxo VTR 2005 Honda VFR 800 V-Tec :p

   #1 24th January 2012, 22:58

   Hi, I have just got hold of an OMP steering wheel and boss kit... Only to be told by a friend it will fail MOT. It comes with the bypass wire for the airbag light so thats not an issue, but he said its because the car would have left the factory with an airbag so therefore needs one for MOT purposes?
   
   Can anyone shed any light or managed to get their cars through MOT's with it or am i just going to have to bight the bullet and change it over to the original wheel for MOT's?
   
   Cheers
   
   Ash
2. 2804267rob Newbie Joined: Jan 2012 ashford Posts: 7 saxo VTR

   #2 24th January 2012, 23:27

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by standardNproud_vtr Hi, I have just got hold of an OMP steering wheel and boss kit... Only to be told by a friend it will fail MOT. It comes with the bypass wire for the airbag light so thats not an issue, but he said its because the car would have left the factory with an airbag so therefore needs one for MOT purposes? Can anyone shed any light or managed to get their cars through MOT's with it or am i just going to have to bight the bullet and change it over to the original wheel for MOT's? Cheers Ash

   i am sure when i was doing mots that didnt matter. i will have to double check though for you
3. dolby20 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 Esholt - West Yorkshire Posts: 3113 Citroen Saxo VTR 2002

   #3 24th January 2012, 23:35

   I have an OMP corsica wheel fitted, with an OMP boss
   I passed my MOT in early january with the advisory of:
   Steering column modified but not inappropriately (steering wheel)
   I have the airbag bypass wire connected up, so the airbag light illuminates and turns off as if the airbag is still present
4. josh_hanks Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2011 Bristol Posts: 129 2002 Saxo VTS

   #4 24th January 2012, 23:36

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by standardNproud_vtr Hi, I have just got hold of an OMP steering wheel and boss kit... Only to be told by a friend it will fail MOT. It comes with the bypass wire for the airbag light so thats not an issue, but he said its because the car would have left the factory with an airbag so therefore needs one for MOT purposes? Can anyone shed any light or managed to get their cars through MOT's with it or am i just going to have to bight the bullet and change it over to the original wheel for MOT's? Cheers Ash

   
   Airbags aren't part of the MOT test however if any airbag error lights flash etc it will be an advisory so if you bypass the wire so no lights flash it would be an advisory. You could take the airbag ecu out then the light will never come on MOT.
   
   So you've got nothing to worry about mate
5. baker556 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 127.0.0.1 Posts: 4826 oem+ sax

   #5 24th January 2012, 23:50

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by josh_hanks Airbags aren't part of the MOT test however if any airbag error lights flash etc it will be an advisory so if you bypass the wire so no lights flash it would be an advisory. You could take the airbag ecu out then the light will never come on MOT. So you've got nothing to worry about mate

   They are now, new rules.
6. holdawayt Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2010 Stourbridge Posts: 7338 Nissan 200sx S14a

   #6 25th January 2012, 09:04

   Yeah I'm sure the new rules state that any car that was originally fitted with an air bag, must have one present.
   
   If it's true, it'll really screw up the track cars. Also what about rally cars that drive from stage to stage on the road and therefore need an MOT? How the feck are they going to pass?
7. user_39284 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2009 Pembrokeshire Posts: 3952 DubYaRex

   #7 25th January 2012, 10:29

   Gonna research this, as i just fitted an OMP wheel and boss...
   
   and i kinda broke the airbag connector thingy the part that spins round 3 times in each direction lol
8. TupperZ Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 179

   #8 25th January 2012, 11:03

   you can bypass the airbag or get your ecu read to turn them off... and the mot failures for airbag isnt in place as far as i know until march/april so get them mot's quick
9. marcusd Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2009 warrington Posts: 7551 posi blue mk2 2003 vtr

   #9 25th January 2012, 17:50

   mines been for mot today. got told rules are weather theres an airbag or not the light has to come on with ignition and go out after few seconds to pass
10. user_39284 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2009 Pembrokeshire Posts: 3952 DubYaRex

    #10 25th January 2012, 18:34

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by marcusd;5[CENTER [/CENTER]777000]mines been for mot today. got told rules are weather theres an airbag or not the light has to come on with ignition and go out after few seconds to pass

    So no air bag, no light, no problem?
11. marcusd Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2009 warrington Posts: 7551 posi blue mk2 2003 vtr

    #11 25th January 2012, 18:37

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Dano_vT So no air bag, no light, no problem?

    no u need the airbag light. to pass had to make light work
12. tingaling Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2011 derby Posts: 992 Gold mk2 vtr

    #12 25th January 2012, 18:41

    So it'll pass if the light works as it should, even though there's no airbag?
13. standardNproud_vtr Newbie Joined: Mar 2011 Dorset Posts: 28 2001 Citroen Saxo VTR 2005 Honda VFR 800 V-Tec :p

    #13 25th January 2012, 18:49

    I fitted it today with the bypass fitted. I think its a bit of a stupid rule if it is to come in or has come in as its recommended for airbags to be replaced every 10 years according to the Haynes manual and as i understand Saxo's and airbags dont fair well in crashs and dont tend to open lol.
    
    Its another way to try and stop vehicle modifying or get older cars off of the road.
    
    If it hasnt come in yet I may well get in an early MOT so dont have to worry about it or jus fill a tesco bag full of air and stuff it down where the OMP sign and horn button is just for a laugh come MOT time lol!
    
    cheers
    
    Ash
14. user_39284 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2009 Pembrokeshire Posts: 3952 DubYaRex

    #14 26th January 2012, 00:51

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by marcusd no u need the airbag light. to pass had to make light work

    So would a 3ohm resistor work for this?
    
    if not, whats the best option? seeing as i broke the air bag connector ring thingy
15. Carbonimage Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2011 Bristol/Bournemouth Posts: 107

    #15 26th January 2012, 01:10

    The new MOT laws were changed just before they came into force, this among a lot of others were chucked or seriously revised.
    
    As far as I know you'll be fine so long as your light comes on with ignition then goes off. (so no black tape or bulb removal, but resistors are fine).
    
    If you're really that worried ask your MOT tester beforehand.
16. Tom5190 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2007 Someones Bumhole Posts: 5721 Mk2 16v Desire

    #16 26th January 2012, 01:23

    If it was made with airbags fitted in the factory, then they need to be in for MOT. New laws
17. marcusd Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2009 warrington Posts: 7551 posi blue mk2 2003 vtr

    #17 26th January 2012, 09:49

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Dano_vT So would a 3ohm resistor work for this? if not, whats the best option? seeing as i broke the air bag connector ring thingy

    i brought a 1.8 ohm resistor, and it just plus in the either plus under dash or i cut the wire off the ring and used the connector with resistor soldered in the end

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18. user_39284 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2009 Pembrokeshire Posts: 3952 DubYaRex

    #18 26th January 2012, 11:18

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by marcusd i brought a 1.8 ohm resistor, and it just plus in the either plus under dash or i cut the wire off the ring and used the connector with resistor soldered in the end

    Ill Give that ago, cheers dude