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AndyW - 9/3/12 at 03:38 PM

Hi all,

The wifes megane was making a grinding noise from the steering wheel when turning, now its stopped and the air bag light is on. MOT due in a few months. I believe its some sort of connector between the airbag and the column part buy not sure what its called. Once I know is e-bay any good for these type of things as Im sure the main stealer will just be stupid money.

Looking forward to a locost solution.....

Thanks

Andy

jambojeef - 9/3/12 at 03:56 PM

slip ring?

jacko - 9/3/12 at 04:24 PM

If its the same as a vectra its a tape cartridge / like a clock spring
£204 + vat at main dealers
guess how i know
Jacko

nick205 - 9/3/12 at 06:35 PM

quote:
Originally posted by jacko
If its the same as a vectra its a tape cartridge / like a clock spring
£204 + vat at main dealers
guess how i know
Jacko



Doesn't that just pi55 you off?

The profit margin on that must be MASSIVE, there's no way on earth the parts cost a 1/8 of that to make and if it's faied it probably wasn't designed and tested properly in the first place

jacko - 9/3/12 at 06:52 PM

quote:
Originally posted by nick205
quote:
Originally posted by jacko
If its the same as a vectra its a tape cartridge / like a clock spring
£204 + vat at main dealers
guess how i know
Jacko



Doesn't that just pi55 you off?

The profit margin on that must be MASSIVE, there's no way on earth the parts cost a 1/8 of that to make and if it's faied it probably wasn't designed and tested properly in the first place


I got round the airbag problem by changing my car for a new one
Jacko

britishtrident - 10/3/12 at 10:41 AM

quote:
Originally posted by nick205
quote:
Originally posted by jacko
If its the same as a vectra its a tape cartridge / like a clock spring
£204 + vat at main dealers
guess how i know
Jacko



Doesn't that just pi55 you off?

The profit margin on that must be MASSIVE, there's no way on earth the parts cost a 1/8 of that to make and if it's faied it probably wasn't designed and tested properly in the first place


Vauxhall seem more prone to problems with the clock spring than other makes, the part is probably made by Delco in the US.