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Dazzler · **Reply #30: October 05, 2011, 20:54:04**

Quote from: denney on October 05, 2011, 13:17:36

What I'm curious about is, if I buy the parts, will I void the manufactures warranty by installing these myself?

Welcome Denny.. Only if you blow something up while installing them..

asathorny · **Reply #31: October 05, 2011, 22:09:07**

brilliant

stochastic · **Reply #32: January 12, 2012, 07:02:46**

I'm having some major troubles getting past stage 13 (the removal of the airbag). I keep pulling and wiggling but after 20mins I'm not seeing much improvement. I've loosened the t40 torx screws in stage 12, but I still see them moving as I attempt to pull out the airbag - do they need to come out completely from their sockets for this to work? any suggestions on how to get them fully out - they're pretty deep sockets?

Dazzler · **Reply #33: January 12, 2012, 08:20:30**

Ian (AgentR31) has a girlfriend again so he is not on much these days .. So I'd PM him for help if i was you.. (if you don't get a response let me know and I will message him via facebook)

2i30s · **Reply #34: January 12, 2012, 09:44:33**

i thought the airbag came off of the steering wheel after those torx bolts were removed,then just unplug the air bag wiring in the column.

stochastic · **Reply #35: January 12, 2012, 10:00:29**

Quote from: 2i30s on January 12, 2012, 09:44:33

i thought the airbag came off of the steering wheel after those torx bolts were removed,then just unplug the air bag wiring in the column.

How do I remove the torx bolts? I've unscrewed them, but needle nose pliers can't even get them out.

2i30s · **Reply #36: January 12, 2012, 12:52:56**

if you pull the airbag towards you whilst undoing the screws it should come off.

stochastic · **Reply #37: January 12, 2012, 21:18:36**

Quote from: 2i30s on January 12, 2012, 12:52:56

if you pull the airbag towards you whilst undoing the screws it should come off.

Of course! The tapered bolts described would fully undo then. Audio remote is now fully installed and working great - as soon as I read your golden nugget of obviousness the rest of the project went smoothly. I ended up not disconnecting the airbag wiring as I couldn't figure out the clip and was worried about damaging things - just left the rest of the job slightly more awkward.

agentr31 · **Reply #38: January 14, 2012, 10:11:32**

bit late to reply, but good to see you have done it mate, its bloody easy!

stochastic · **Reply #39: January 14, 2012, 18:37:55**

Yeah, it's my very first car mod - on my first car - and understanding the tapered bolts was really the only stumbling block. Simple mod. Thanks again.

agentr31 · **Reply #40: January 16, 2012, 11:21:20**

technically, the taper is to aid installation as there MAY be a slight misalignment, some bolts also have the bottom 2~3mm slightly smaller with no thread too around the body of cars!

Bitsumishi · **Reply #41: May 04, 2012, 10:34:07**

Yikes! I priced these parts from the gen-you-whine Hyundai dealer...
$120 for the switch and around $35 for the wiring loom.

I haven't yet checked if I will need the clock spring.

I saw mention of an eBay seller (Cheep car parts 4U) on another post for i30 rear spoilers, but it looks like he has now closed up shop(?)
What about Hyspares? Are they any good?

Do you chaps (and chapettes) have any other sources for these parts?

Ugly Mongrel · **Reply #42: May 06, 2012, 04:01:33**

Quote from: Bitsumishi on May 04, 2012, 10:34:07

Yikes! I priced these parts from the gen-you-whine Hyundai dealer...
$120 for the switch and around $35 for the wiring loom. I haven't yet checked if I will need the clock spring.

I saw mention of an eBay seller (Cheep car parts 4U) on another post for i30 rear spoilers, but it looks like he has now closed up shop(?)
What about Hyspares? Are they any good?

Do you chaps (and chapettes) have any other sources for these parts?

Welcome aboard, Bitsumishi.

I don't know when you tried Darren, but here are his contact details.

cheepcarparts4u@bigpond.com
0417 191 110

2i30s · **Reply #43: May 06, 2012, 04:25:41**

I'm sure he's still open for business,it wasn't that long ago i bought a rear spoiler from him.

Bitsumishi · **Reply #44: May 06, 2012, 08:40:48**

Thanks folks! I've fired off an email to Darren, so will keep you posted if I get any results.

BTW: I changed the oil and filter in 'Obie' yesterday at 3526klm. The oil was pharked!

I'm also going to change it again at 7500klm, then let Hyundai do the first 'real' service at 15,000. Glad I didn't decide to leave the oil change until 15,000!

Phil №❶ · **Reply #45: May 06, 2012, 09:20:12**

Quote from: Ugly Mongrel on May 06, 2012, 04:01:33

Quote from: Bitsumishi on May 04, 2012, 10:34:07
Yikes! I priced these parts from the gen-you-whine Hyundai dealer...
$120 for the switch and around $35 for the wiring loom. I haven't yet checked if I will need the clock spring.

I saw mention of an eBay seller (Cheep car parts 4U) on another post for i30 rear spoilers, but it looks like he has now closed up shop(?)
What about Hyspares? Are they any good?

Do you chaps (and chapettes) have any other sources for these parts?

Welcome aboard, Bitsumishi.

I don't know when you tried Darren, but here are his contact details.

cheepcarparts4u@bigpond.com
0417 191 110

You getting a kickback UM

Ugly Mongrel · **Reply #46: May 06, 2012, 09:47:48**

Quote from: 847563 on May 06, 2012, 09:20:12

Quote from: Ugly Mongrel on May 06, 2012, 04:01:33
Quote from: Bitsumishi on May 04, 2012, 10:34:07
Yikes! I priced these parts from the gen-you-whine Hyundai dealer...
$120 for the switch and around $35 for the wiring loom. I haven't yet checked if I will need the clock spring.

I saw mention of an eBay seller (Cheep car parts 4U) on another post for i30 rear spoilers, but it looks like he has now closed up shop(?)
What about Hyspares? Are they any good?

Do you chaps (and chapettes) have any other sources for these parts?

Welcome aboard, Bitsumishi.

I don't know when you tried Darren, but here are his contact details.

cheepcarparts4u@bigpond.com
0417 191 110

You getting a kickback UM

Not at all, Phil. Just passing on the details of the cheapest Aussie supplier of i30 parts that I've managed to track down.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #47: May 06, 2012, 09:50:21**

Just joking UM

Doggie 1 · **Reply #48: May 06, 2012, 09:52:06**

We're all sharers & carers on this forum

Bitsumishi · **Reply #49: May 06, 2012, 10:12:02**

Ulp! Not trying to start a flame war here!

Phil №❶ · **Reply #50: May 06, 2012, 10:16:29**

It's all part of the friendly banter, no worries. Is that your cat in the avatar, looks nice. We have a pet pic thread somewhere.

UM recently pointed me to Darren as well. Got a full set of filters for my car's Hyundai service for a great price, I'm very thankful for UM's help

Dazzler · **Reply #51: May 06, 2012, 10:25:34**

Quote from: Bitsumishi on May 06, 2012, 08:40:48

BTW: I changed the oil and filter in 'Obie' yesterday at 3526klm. The oil was pharked! I'm also going to change it again at 7500klm, then let Hyundai do the first 'real' service at 15,000. Glad I didn't decide to leave the oil change until 15,000!

Hi Bitsumishi,

The Oil in your Diesel will go black really quickly but if it is the correct Fully Synthetic Oil it will still be doing its job after 15,000kms (they go further than that between changes in parts of Europe)

Don't worry ... very little real flaming on here.. but we do have a flamin' good time

Ugly Mongrel · **Reply #52: May 06, 2012, 10:48:43**

Quote from: 847563 on May 06, 2012, 09:50:21

Just joking UM

Well aware of that, old mate. I know you're a happy camper with Darren's prices & service.

Bitsumishi · **Reply #53: May 06, 2012, 10:49:01**

It wasn't the 'blackness' of the oil that worried me - more the fact it appeared to have no tack. Who knows what crap they chuck in at the factory?
I used Castrol EDGE 5W-30 A3/B4 in Obie, so at least I know WHAT oil is now in the car.

I also ride motorcycles and am a stickler for over-the-odds oil changes. To me, oil is a (relatively) cheap insurance policy especially as I tend to keep my cars for a long time.

Thanks for all the replies!

BTW: That cat is one of a pair of Tonkinese - Jake and Elwood

Phil №❶ · **Reply #54: May 06, 2012, 10:51:39**

Quote from: Dazzler on May 06, 2012, 10:25:34

Don't worry ... very little real flaming on here.. but we do have a flamin' good time

Yep, Dazz is quick with his extinguisher, he's only had to put me out once

Bitsumishi · **Reply #55: May 07, 2012, 08:41:47**

Thanks for Darren's contact details. He got back to me, but can't do any better in price, so it looks like I will be trundling off to the dreaded dealership.

Bitsumishi · **Reply #56: May 12, 2012, 08:56:48**

Had a squizz this arvo at the car to see if I need a new clock spring... Nope!

However, I struggled to get those damn steering wheel shrouds off - took me nearly 40 minutes of swearing and poking to pry them apart! I might take a few pics of the 2 parts to add to Agent31's great photo journal.
As I damaged a couple of the shroud tangs I'll leave it off until I get the parts. I've already super-glued the tangs so they should be good as new when I reassemble them.

Damn! Wish I'd bought the parts as I'm now keen to get the job done. It will take about a week to get the parts in

but I probably may have got cold feet if I also required the clock spring...

Dazzler · **Reply #57: May 12, 2012, 09:46:51**

Hope it all goes well when the parts come

Bitsumishi · **Reply #58: May 17, 2012, 13:40:45**

Phark!

Trap for young players! I may have ordered the incorrect wiring.

I just found Ugly Mongrel's post about different wiring for different harnesses at https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=10444.msg117783#msg117783

I have factory fitted cruise, so instead of the 2L-300 cable (audio controls only) I most probably need the 2L-500 cable (both audio and cruise controls).

Can anyone verify it who has done this mod?

I was all keen to finish this on Saturday, but doubt anyone would have the 2L-500 cable in stock.

Ugly Mongrel · **Reply #59: May 17, 2012, 14:27:58**

You're correct, bitsy. If you already have cruise, the cable you need is the 2L500.
It has two connectors, one for audio & one for cruise.

When you do your mod, this cable replaces the existing single connector cable that feeds the cruise controls.

HOW TO - adding steering wheel volume controls!!