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I need to figure out how to keep the OEM control function when I install the FP Sparco sterling wheel. Need to be able to switch to track setting since that is not the default setting. Hoping someone can chime in with suggestions.
The OEM controls can be remote mounted on the steering column.
I believe there is control module in the column, so you can't cut/splice there. The OE buttons on the steering wheel use resistance ladder logic. The quick fix is to retain the clock spring and the OE switches and relocate both. The more elegant solution is to trace the clock spring wires and add toggle switches to mimic OE function. The good news is you only need the L/R, U/D, OK and Mode +/- functions.
You may want to relocate to the opposite side. That's very close to the electrical connections to the Body Control Module and Magneride controller. Any leakage/overflow (which many of us have experienced on the S197 rear end) will be problematic.
I think there's enough play in the harness to remove/relocate the clock spring to a fixed location and use the bolt on sparco column adaptor for the race steering wheel.
That’s what I did for my initial attempt. The controls did not work. I noticed that the clock spring had a plug that could only be attached/ connected when the clock spring was restored to its original location.
These was no wire. It’s was direct connection plug in to the clock spring.
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I haven't taken mine apart yet -- that must be the connection to the steering column control module, so the only solution I can think of is to trace the clock spring wires.
Traced the wires today -- 2 of them, Yellow and Black go to the dash harness, so they are easy, the remainder go to the integrated control module connector. Left my notes at the shop. Will post up tomorrow.
Good luck with those tire straps. Looks risky to me.