VE SSV ute - change the steering wheel airbag to a HSV one

[AndreasB]

Hi all, I've recently picked up an excellent condition HSV steering wheel airbag cheap. Just wondering if there are any issues swapping my standard one with the HSV unit? Neither have been deployed and physically fit the same. Just not sure if there are any VIN's or serial numbers coded into the actual airbags themselves.

Cheers

[ZerOne]

The only thing to look out for is the connector is different for Series I and Series II airbags.
(Male / Female swapped around).

So as long as the connect fits in to the plug, then youshould be good to go

[AndreasB]

Ah good work, thanks very much for the headsup I'll definitely check for that. Last time I had my air bag off, from memory there was an orange and a blue connector. Are you saying they have been swapped over? In other words if I try and connect a S2 bag to a S1 car, the orange plug will fit the blue socket and visa versa?

If that's the case then it wont work correct?

Thanks again!

[AndreasB]

Nevermind my last post, I know what you are talking about now, I've just looked up some pictures. Would you know if its possible to change the clockspring/wiring? ie, put a series 2 clockspring/wiring into a series one without modifying the wiring or plugs?

Thanks!

[silversv6]

You may find that you can put all your parts (clock spring, bag) into the HSV cover. See if you can get a deployed one the same as your original one from the wreckers & have a look. The HSV cover may even fit onto your original base. cheers