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Aftermarket yoke steering wheel in Model 3
- Thread starter BojangleGuy
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PITA
Model 3 Performance
Now I've got my Yoke Steering system, I might really mess with peoples heads and install a Flight Joystick where the old gear lever used to be on the centre console... 
jebinc
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@Jaenonymous @GreenHokie Looks like my Homie will produce heated yoke with installed connector. When ordering, just ask to have the connector. They will send you pictures before shipping to confirm it meets with your satisfaction.
JimShaw
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jebinc
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Homie Arkham will ship with harness, if requested. See above post.
Your motorcycle doesn't have a seatbelt either, I guess we should be okay with putting seatbelts that don't work properly in vehicles either. Dear oh dear....
PITA
Model 3 Performance
bo3bdar
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Just thought I'd follow up with the definitive info for how to remove/replace the airbag. I'm going with the Tesla Service Manual as the definitive info, no need for us to speculate or guess, so I looked it up. It's not overkill, this is the shop procedure.
The driver wheel airbag replacement procedure starts with your procedure here- Doing the full 12V disconnect, including the connector under the rear seat. For the airbag replacement, the first step is to disable 12V via this procedure:
DISCONNECT
Prepare for these conditions before disconnecting 12V power:
- Closed windows might shatter if the door is opened.
- Closed doors might cause a lockout condition.
- Airbags do not deploy.
- Systems, displays, and other controls are off.
| 1 | Disconnect any charging cable. |
| 2 | On the touchscreen, power off the climate control system, and wait at least 30 seconds for the climate control system to completely shut down. |
| 3 | Make sure the vehicle is in Park. |
| 4 | Fully lower all door windows to avoid glass shatter and door lockout conditions. |
| 5 | Open the LH and RH rear doors, and then pass a shop towel halfway through each door striker to prevent the latch from securing. |
| 6 | Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace). |
| 7 | Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace). |
| 8 | On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Safety & Security > Vehicle Power > Power Off. |
Caution:
Do not proceed until the climate control system has been powered off for at least 30 seconds. Do not disconnect 12V power while the climate control system is operational.
| 1 | Loosen the nut that attaches the 12V battery negative cable to the battery, and then disconnect the cable from the battery. | |
| 2 | Remove the foam cover from the RH side of the penthouse. | |
| 3 | Disconnect the electrical harness from the high voltage controller connector. Note: The HV battery positive contactor and negative contactor open with a clunk sound. | |
| 4 | Install the logic connector cap onto the high voltage controller connector to prevent mistaken reconnection and protect the connector. | |
| 5 | If you disconnected 12V power to service a high voltage component, verify that high voltage power is no longer available to that component. See Vehicle Electrical Isolation Procedure. |
JaeTheDev
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jebinc
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GreenHokie
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GreenHokie
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GreenHokie
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As you can see from the above photo, Aroham decided to give me a few gifts to make up for the length of time it took to ship my order. They initially built my steering wheel with a seam line on the back side, which I did not like and was not representative of the product photos on their website. So, of course, they built another one with no seams. I did not ask for any freebies.
jebinc
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@GreenHokie Packed and wrapped exactly like mine. There must be different storefronts to the same Aroham company. Tax evasion effort in China? Anyway, we all expect it installed by tomorrow, with detailed review posted somewhere! Do add a link to that in my review thread, if you would!
GreenHokie
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jebinc
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jebinc
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@GreenHokie Ahhhhhh, you got an “A” wheel core type, and not B type. Our US cars are “B” type. Will post what Homie sent me shortly, via Edit to this thread.
GreenHokie
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I will say, the quality & workmanship is top notch. I pay attention to the fine details and can say that the smoothness of the leather and stitching on this Aroham steering wheel look better/cleaner than on my OEM steering wheel from Tesla.
Now, the moment you have been waiting for….
Now, the moment you have been waiting for….
jebinc
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jebinc
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@GreenHokie Wow, that was the quickest install ever!
I took about two hours total (start to finish) making sure the heater harness Connector swap was perfect. Homie is sending me a harness to put on my OEM wheel, so both will be “plug and play”.Similar threads
