S197 to S550 Steering Wheel Swap - The Complete Edition - Video Series

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Part 15: In this video, I address the Wiper controls for the S550 and how to make it work for the S197.

 

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Part 15b: In this video, I test the Wiper controls.

 

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Part 16: In this video, I test the steering column assembly, wipers, high beams, and turn signal in the car .

 

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Part 17: In this video, I give a small update regarding a snag I've run into trying to keep this project as plug and play as possible. The S197 Clockspring is WAY obsolete!

 

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Part 18: In this video, I go through the process of depinning c2274a, repinning it in a new connector and show that the interconnect works.



WARNING: This video contains work that could compromise your airbags. Please do not proceed without fully understanding what you are doing.

 

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Part 19a: In this video, I go through the process of adding a ribbon cable to the S550 Clockspring.

 

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Part 19b. In this video, I go over how to add a connection point to the new ribbon cable. It's not perfect and certainly not ideal in how I executed it but will get the job done for now.

 

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Part 20. In this video, I lay out the plan for the Heated Wheel Diagram. How it will turn on and off, how it will indicate activity, and it should be wired up.

 

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Part 21. In this video, I explore setting up the paddle shift switch as a toggle switch for the heat AND the led

 

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Part 22. In this video, I test the heating element of the steering wheel, the momentary/toggle switch, and the paddle switches all together.

 

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Part 23. In this video, I show how I set up my personal heated steering wheel control module. What the installation looks like as a test fit on my desk to prepare for the final install.

 

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Part 24. In this video, I explain the process of identifying the Power Sources and where I will pull them from.

 

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Part 24b. In this video, I actually get into the connectors in the car to hook up the power in the Smart Junction Box.

 

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Part 25a. In this video, I start the installation process but run into a few hiccups along the way that need to be sorted out.

 

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Part 25b. In this video, I move along to the installation of the wheel and final steps. But one last hurdle rears its head.

 

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Part 25c. In this video, the steering wheel is finally installed. All features work, and the project concludes.

 

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Epilogue: In this video, I give my 1-week post installation thoughts.

 

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Post Holiday Update

 

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[axis101]

Great report in every respect. Extremely well hashed out. Thank You.