Anyone change from 2k2 steering wheel to 2k3+?

Riddler · Post by **Riddler** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 10:57 am

I have a 2k2 R/T and I have the 4 spoke steering wheel. I need keep an airbag as it's a dialy driver in rush hour traffic and law prohibits removal in Ontario.

I can get an SRT-4 wheel for an ok price with airbag.

Question is has anyone made ther 2k3+ cruise work with a 2k2 car? Harness ends the same?

Thanks guys

Riddler

SlvrACR · Post by **SlvrACR** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 7:45 am

Here is the how-to

http://forum.2gn.org/viewtopic.php?t=20 ... ring+wheel

Riddler · Post by **Riddler** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 2:27 pm

Now thats a good how-to but it does not talk about the cruise control portion.

Does the 03+ plug and play witht he 2k1-2k2 system?

I'm sure I could work it out. Maybe even just get the clockspring for a 2k3-2k4 sxt with that wheel along with the wheel and airbag.

I guess I'll start collecting the parts.

Riddler

Post by **Diablo0** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 11:23 pm

The plugs are the same as far as pinouts go but the plug for the 03+ airbags are a little different, enough that the 00-02 spring won't work with a 03+ airbag. So my guess as long as you find a 03+ clock spring which has the wiring for the cruise control you should be fine. The SRT clockspring, since it didn't have cruise did not include the wiring for the cruise control on the clock spring.

kimnwi · Post by **kimnwi** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 2:04 am

Is there a difference visually between an RT/SXT/SRT steering wheel? I also want to go to a 3 spoke design in my 2000, and want to make my choice based on what one I like the best. Thanks for any help.

moparknighthawk · Post by **moparknighthawk** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 7:50 am

kimnwi wrote:Is there a difference visually between an RT/SXT/SRT steering wheel? I also want to go to a 3 spoke design in my 2000, and want to make my choice based on what one I like the best. Thanks for any help.

The cruise control is different in that the 2000-2002 has it on the steering wheel (where it should be) and the 2003 + has a stalk. I guess you need a new column surround in order to use the 2003 cruise stalk since there is no place to put the 2000-2002 cruise buttons on the 2003 + wheel. Also, the R/T and SRT should have a leather wrapped wheel. Most all the SXT's do not.

kimnwi · Post by **kimnwi** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 10:09 am

moparknighthawk wrote:
kimnwi wrote:Is there a difference visually between an RT/SXT/SRT steering wheel? I also want to go to a 3 spoke design in my 2000, and want to make my choice based on what one I like the best. Thanks for any help.
The cruise control is different in that the 2000-2002 has it on the steering wheel (where it should be) and the 2003 + has a stalk. I guess you need a new column surround in order to use the 2003 cruise stalk since there is no place to put the 2000-2002 cruise buttons on the 2003 + wheel. Also, the R/T and SRT should have a leather wrapped wheel. Most all the SXT's do not.

Thanks for the info, I guess my next question is concerning the cruise control. My car didn't come with cruise from the factory, is there a plug I could use to install the stalk and such and gain the ability to use the cruise? I ask this because my donor car has cruise control.

rich tideswell · Post by **rich tideswell** » Sun Jul 30, 2006 12:52 pm

http://www.srtforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176331

Riddler · Post by **Riddler** » Sun Jul 30, 2006 2:40 pm

moparknighthawk wrote:The cruise control is different in that the 2000-2002 has it on the steering wheel (where it should be) and the 2003 + has a stalk. I guess you need a new column surround in order to use the 2003 cruise stalk since there is no place to put the 2000-2002 cruise buttons on the 2003 + wheel. Also, the R/T and SRT should have a leather wrapped wheel. Most all the SXT's do not.

The cruise stalk sticks through back area of the steering wheel. I'll get a picture of my SRT-4 wheel that I cut out the stalk area and used one from a wrecked car at the yard. Unfortunatly they wanted $200 for the column. No way I'm gonna buy a clockspring for that much.

Riddler

Post by **Canada** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 12:17 am

A little Off-Topic but, I don't think I've seen pics of your car Riddler. I live in Central Ontario too, be good to see another Neon around!

Riddler · Post by **Riddler** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 7:27 am

EclecticBlue wrote:A little Off-Topic but, I don't think I've seen pics of your car Riddler. I live in Central Ontario too, be good to see another Neon around!

Which one? I have 3 in my posession and own 5.

95 Turbo Sedan (www.riddlerneon.com)
02 Neon R/T - Daily driver
95 light iris 2dr(fix and sell)
95 light iris 4dr (moms car) I own
95 flame red 4dr (sisters car) I own

I'm in Windsor FYI. YOu wana meet people from Ontario... www.neoncanada.com

Riddler

Riddler · Post by **Riddler** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 12:52 pm

I have all the parts and will be doing the install today.

Riddler

ChrisRT · Post by **ChrisRT** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 1:08 pm

Sweet! Take pictures, please!

Riddler · Post by **Riddler** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 9:43 pm

Well bad news was my camera batteries were dead.

Good news is I have to order a new cruise switch so I'll take pics if need be.

Honestly it was plug and play. I used and SRT-4 wheel. No problems.

Riddler

ChrisRT · Post by **ChrisRT** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 10:30 pm

Sweet!

Riddler · Post by **Riddler** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 5:39 pm

OK,

Everything plugged in no problem but I'm unable to get the cruise to work.

Has anyone used a 2k3+ clockspring, cruise arm on a 2k2? I'm about at my wits end.

Riddler

JustANeon · Post by **JustANeon** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 6:18 pm

who needs cruise control? lol

Riddler · Post by **Riddler** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 6:52 pm

JustANeon wrote:who needs cruise control? lol

I do!

No one's done it? Maybe I have a bad clockspring.

Riddler

WiTeOuT · Post by **WiTeOuT** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 12:25 am

Keep us updated on this progress Riddler. I was thinking about doing this same thing to my 2000 in the future and was very curious about switching over my Cruise...I totally don't want to loose it, I know how you feel. Anyway, keep us on the DL as to what happens.