Horn (Air Bag Retainng Frame) Springs

[Mark_T]

I still think the best fix for this problem is a three-spoke steering wheel!

[jim_hoyland]

Originally Posted by Mark_T

I still think the best fix for this problem is a three-spoke steering wheel!

Does the 3 spoke wheel include a better airbag frame ? From what I've read, older Boxsters with 3 spoke wheels can have the same issue ?

[James_Hatton]

I did this job yesterday and here are a couple of comments.
I really battled to get the two screws behind the steering loose, but I got them loose in the end. Turned out they were a Torx 27 size and not a Torx 30.

I couldn't get the airbag connector/wire lose so using vice grips and pliers I split/torn the old frame to get it off the wire. On the new frame I mad a cut across the top and feed the wire through and into the middle.

Remember the put the 2 retaining screws in position before tightening the frame, as they don't fit through from behind the steering wheel.

I hope this helps.

James

[jesseborgelt]

I had the same issue with the horn randomly honking while stopping or hitting a bump. I experimented and found a very cheap and effective fix that I hop others will use when searching for a solution. I took the bracket off and used a hot glue gun to reinforce/build up the rubber bushings. I made two small beads of hot glue per bushing, one on top of the other while allowing time to dry between. The horn works perfectly and the cost was essentially free. The glue is pliable enough that it mimics the original bushings.