Anyone swapped a steering wheel over?

[Nickj]

So, decided to pop to an independent Porsche place near me today to see if they could clear the airbag light. They don’t work on taycans ( older Porsches really). They plugged in but apparently the car wanted to re program some modules before allowing it to go to the airbag screen and they didn’t fancy letting it start in case of issues. Get this but frustrating.

So, need a plan b. Really don’t want to go to dealer. What sort of software would an indie need to clear the airbag light bag?

Would the free map ev program mentioned before allow the re programs required? I’ve bought a cable but don’t have a compatible laptop currently as my work one blocks the download but am trying to borrow one.

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[Nickj]

Yes sorry my bad I mean the dial that changes sports setting. I don’t currently have it on mine, but was wondering if it would just be coding or actual hard wear wiring needed as well. In that case I wouldn’t bother. Just make sure my next time has it.

Ah yes, use my dial loads, really helps with driver involvement. Def worth an upgrade if not too much hassle! Guess the only way to find out would be get a wheel and give it a go! ( or hope someone else does)..

 

[Nickj]

So, just to update the local Porsche specialists called back and said they’d worked out how to reset my airbag light without worrying about the module updates. £40 later and light out and got to look round loads of old cool Porsches. Increased my urge to get an old 996 with aero kit!

Did try the free Map EV software but left my Ethernet/ usb adapter at work so had to try the old cable I had and couldn’t get it to connect, so can’t say if this would have cleared it.

Really happy with the wheel swop, and nice to have the air bag light out again!

Gave her a bath to celebrate no airbag light every time I start the car! Calm resumed…

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