Can this be done? I like the features the 5th gen max's have on there steering wheel where you can change the track playing or change station on the radio, maybe this is a stupid question. But I wanted to know if this is possible to do so.

 

i guess not

 

I am sure it is possible with enough money. Assuming that the 5th gen stearing wheel will bolt on without modification, you'd have to have a 5th gen stereo installed and then figure out what wire the steering wheel and the stereo are connected with. Then you'd have to re-route the wires through your car. That is assuming the steering wheel doesn't work like an actual remote, which would be nice, but would still require the installation of a 5th gen stereo.

What you could do a lot easier and with better results (I think) is get a nice head unit with a blinker remote (or whatever they are called). Then you have a nice aftermarket head unit and you still have the controls relatively conveniently placed with a lot less work. I think I have seen ones that mount to the steering wheel and I know they make them where they mount to one of the accessory levers near the steering wheel.

Personally, I just use the remote that came with my head unit and then I can take it out of the car. Even then, the only time I use it is when I am flipping channels.

 

i dunno if its possible or not never tried it but i like entropy's idea a lot better.

 

wassup everybody, noob here...

I've searched through a lot of threads to find an answer and i haven't found it.
So instead of creating a new thread, i will bump this old one, so PLEASE DON'T
tell me that i'm bumping a nine year old thread, i know that.

Can anyone definitively clarify if a 5th gen steering wheel with 5th gen airbag can be
swapped into my 98 max?? I think my 98 airbag probably wont fit so wondering if a straight swap to a 5th gen wheel w/ airbag will work?
Appreciate the replies.

 

Welcome to the org.

 

Thanks, but no input on the question?? smh

 

No.

If I knew, I would tell you.

You will probably end up with people asking why, but maybe someone will have an easy yes or no for you.
Until then

 

So basically, you had nothing pertinent to say but wanted to say something.

 

I recommend you look up a steering wheel pic and compare... and then the number of bolts... and then the airbag plugs.... and then the wires for those plugs.... and then go look at some steering wheels... question everything you once knew... write a book.. and then ask us. By then maybe you can ask for some details instead of "will it work"

You could fit just about any steering wheel you wanted with enough work. I think most people who swap with q45 steering wheels keep the a32 airbags (not sure how). Now, perhaps you can consider my above statement, take it with some weight, and apply it in real life...

 

I actually did look at pics of both 4th gen wheels with the airbags removed and they look very similar, no idea where the connectors connect to though..

 

connectors? ....for what?

 

I meant the airbag plugs and the clockspring plug, if it's compatible with where it connects to on the 4th gen steering assembly or is it the steering column, i dunno.

 

Whole lot of work, for a whole lot of nothing. What is your goal here?

 

so you are wanting to know if the 5th gen steering wheel is a direct swap, and if all of the connectors will plug right up and if the steering wheel controls will all function?

Im going out on a limb here and saying that it's more complicated than that

 

Saw your sig, is that a 5th gen airbag you have?
My SE wheel is all chewed up and a I've seen a mint 5th gen for sale
that's why i was wondering if it is possible.
I haven't been able to find a mint 4th gen SE perf. leather one so far but that's besides the point.

 

If I was too lazy to post a WTB for the right steering wheel, I would just do a ton of work to get another one to fit too.

 

I thought we made it clear that you had nothing to offer for this thread

 

Dog if you cannot find information on the org about this then one thing is obviously true: No one thought it was worth the work before and just got the proper steering wheel for their car. Since you like to speak of the notion of "something to offer" how bout' you offer the org at large something and get the 5th gen wheel and do a write up. That way when the inevitable next person comes along they will have a resource to draw from. That's how it has worked the past 15 years on the org and how it will continue to work.

 

First of all, i am not lazy, i don't know if reading comprehension is poor for some people here or they just like to throw their two cents around.
How am i lazy if i went through almost a dozen threads about this subject?

I wrote in very clear words, that i was not able to find a mint, meaning pristine, excellent condition 4th gen wheel, which is my first choice and which obviously would be much easier to do.
Since, i haven't been able to find a 9.5/10 condition 4th gen wheel and a friend was selling a 5th gen wheel, i just wanted to know if someone had any experience to share, in accomplishing such an enterprise.

The point of my inquiry is for people who who might have tried to do this, for them to just chime in and give a little input.
If I can ascertain this to be viable, i will take pics and do a write up, returning the favor to the org.
But, it would be foolish to just buy the parts blindly.
I know that in all these years, someone must have tried this.

If you don't know specifically about my line of inquiry, then keep your two cents and keep it moving.
And my name is not "Dog", nor do i like to be called that appellation.

 

^^lol
You aren't going to tell anyone what to do here. Get your friend's steering wheel and figure it out since nobody else has made step-by-step instructions for you already. I'll be here to tell you that a dozen threads is NOT enough to have properly "researched".

Here's a thought, figure out if any OTHER cars swap maxima steering wheels. Then figure out what they have to do and if theirs will fit a maxima.

Do something. Or do you want us to play airplane with a spoon of applesauce? Lololol

 

I would've preferred that you said nothing at all, since you have no relevant knowledge or experience to share.

 

This should be considered useful advice to the newbie...And I might as well add a:InBeforeTheLOck-1.jpg&hmac=7d05cca3a58326703559acaea877a856

 

Have your wheel rewrapped so it looks like new

Keep looking for a direct replacement wheel

Go to your local auto parts store and buy a slip on cover

One bit of advice. This forum has been around for 13 years, and was under a different name before that, and there's many veteran members here. There's tons of information to be found, and you can also make good friends here, but with you coming out of the gate with that attitude you won't get far. I highly suggest you tone it down a bit before you catch the attention of the moderation staff and they send you packin' because they don't put up with those shenanigans.

 

Ga Ga Ghustle!
Dammit im too late!

 

No it wont FIT or WORK

 

 

Happy day.

 

Thanks for the advice.
I don't know what "attitude" or "shenanigans" you speak of?
I have only asked for specific information and 3 people here have commented
with negative and derisive opinions and comments.
I haven't done anything to warrant a "packin' "
In fact, mods need to take a look at the 2 images posted above and delete them.

 

Considering this is a forum, my preferences hold more weight to me. I prefer that you look into it more before asking for questions and snipping at anyone who says anything other than "yes it will work", but hey I can't tell you what to do. That's up to the mods! No relevant knowledge? I said do more research and look in Q45, sentra, and 240 forums at steering wheel swaps. You, sir, still seem to be hungry.

 

Well your first mistake was bumping a thread from the dead that only had a few posts to begin with.

 

I didn't have a choice because i couldn't start a new thread.

 

The internet is serious business.

I feel your pain, 97-99 SE wheels are few and far between. I searched high and low for them. My steering wheel is from a 4th gen. The air bag is my original 98 SE but I stuck an emblem off a 2002 center cap on there. You're not the first to mistake it for a 5th gen. My steering wheel is actually from a 97-99 GLE because I could not find a nice SE wheel. The parts fit well though there are gaps. I know its not correct but no one else has noticed. All I did was swap the plastic trim form the back of the wheel so it matched my air bag.

Original SE:



GLE/SE hybrid:


I do have a complete 2000 GLE column but I have not taken the time to see whats different. I do know that the 95-96 to 97-99 steering wheel swap involves using the wheel, air bag, and clock spring. I'd imagine at the very least you'd need to swap all of those over and do some wiring.

 

I probably wouldn't have even noticed the gap b/w your airbag and wheel if you didnt mention it, looks nice and mint.
The SE wheel looks pretty good too, why did you swap it? i guess there must've been some wear on top of the wheel huh?
I see that SE emblem on the inside, gonna steal that idea
Thanks for the input, much appreciated.

 

in keeping with our matrix theme....

 

I have been wondering the same thing for a while, my steering wheel is falling apart and the airbag cover's plastic is chipping everywhere. Not sure why though, its not like I abuse my steering wheel enough to make it do that, I guess my steering wheel wants to commit suicide.

So, I guess out of all the sarcasm and nonsense, the simple answer is that it would be way too much work than it is worth to put a 5th gen steering wheel on a 4th gen.

Darn.

 

Yes it will fit. I have a 03 max steering wheel in my 4th gen.The airbag can be wired in to work but not the cruise control or the stereo controls. Those connections go through the clockspring. The only way to retain full control would be to swap the entire column over

 

So, even using a 5th gen airbag with clockspring, the cruise control won't work?

 

Nope.the 5th gen clockspring will not bolt to the 4th gen column. I have the 5th gen steering wheel and airbag using the 4th gen clockspring. As stated before, the only way to retain full functionality of the 5th gen controls would be to swap over the entire column. Even then you'd have some wiring to do. I just stuck with rewiring the airbag and called it a day.

 

i swear I don't think I have seen a thread that says "cockspring" more... ohmigawd thats a funny word.