05 STI steering wheel with cruise swap into an 04 XT.

SuperRu · 10-10-2006, 11:23 AM

I picked up an 05 STI steering wheel from XyKo over at NASIOC. It had a damaged center emblem which I replaced with a custom leather center button.

I was able to get the 05 cruise control stalk to work on my 04 XT.
There are only three wires needed for the cruise to work in an 04. Here is a picture of how I wired it up.

The 05 stalk has an extra pair of wires to the on/off button which I abandoned since we have that covered with the dash mounted on/off button.

Don’t connect the yellow to the yellow and white to white. The cruise will work, but the up and down functions will be reversed. Don’t ask me how I know this.

This is how it looks before installing the airbag.

Here is a little tip I picked up over @ NASIOC
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...+control+stalk

This link has some some good info too.
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=554611

sirwilliam · 10-10-2006, 11:37 AM

Oh you lucky dog! Nice job, pics and write up.

frankramo777 · 10-11-2006, 04:08 PM

car just keeps getting more sick w/ every lil tweek!!
sweet job as always Richard. i see a lil spot under the gauges, ya know, that'd be a perfect place for a

Happy Birthday Buddy!!

frank

walla-ru · 10-12-2006, 08:09 AM

You got one nice cockpit, man!

Subtle-Solutions · 10-23-2009, 11:06 PM

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Subtle-Solutions · 10-24-2009, 12:00 AM

I just picked up an 08 STI Steering wheel w/ airbag tonight with plans to install it into my 07 XT.

Install info: http://jpmcoachworks.com/howto/subar...n%20how-to.pdf

^^^^
Instructions how to remove/install steering wheel along with torque specs.

My concern was the airbag in my 07 XT was not dual staged. After doing some research, it looks like the (06-07) sti and (06-08) Forester matches the GRB (08-10) STI dual stage airbag.

Does anyone know for sure?

neoshi · 11-23-2009, 11:42 AM

Brad, this might entice you to swap now:

This is an 06 Saab 92x with STI interior swap with 08+ JDM DAMD D Ring Steering Wheel

DNelly over at IWSTI. Waiting for his write up though. Pre 06 might be out of luck though. But this thread might provide a glimmer of hope: 06 STi steering wheel in GC - RS25.com: Subaru Impreza GC8 & RS Forum & Community

JDM Junkyard · 11-23-2009, 12:03 PM

nice...i think i got a project ahead of me...i have the 04 cruise stalk still but putting the sti in might be worth it.

sea-scooby · 11-23-2009, 12:10 PM

Even though the 06+ airbag plug changed, the charge is still the same size and bolts on the same as the pre06 model airbags. You can easily swap airbag charges if the one on the new wheels doesn't work.

Subtle-Solutions · 11-23-2009, 12:10 PM

Thanks Leo.

Maybe I'll try and tackle this one tomorrow. Hmmm...

neoshi · 11-23-2009, 12:14 PM

Updated with corrected info. This is apparently a 06 92x with STI interior swap.

Hmm.. interested in seeing how this works out..

Saab92x.com / Installed a new steering wheel today!

toddlamp · 11-23-2009, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neoshi

Brad, this might entice you to swap now:

This is an 06 Saab 92x with STI interior swap with 08+ JDM DAMD D Ring Steering Wheel

DNelly over at IWSTI. Waiting for his write up though. Pre 06 might be out of luck though. But this thread might provide a glimmer of hope: 06 STi steering wheel in GC - RS25.com: Subaru Impreza GC8 & RS Forum & Community

OMG I want that wheel. I would go with an older STi wheel but I would lose my audio controls. Where can I get the wheel in the pic above?

neoshi · 11-23-2009, 01:43 PM

japanparts has it. for more money, there is also a carbon fiber variant, as well as the alcantara variant from both damd and prova.

sea-scooby · 11-23-2009, 01:55 PM

Japanparts sells the wheel without the airbag/cover though. It is nearly $600 just for the wheel, and you would still need an 08+ STI airbag/cover.

toddlamp · 11-23-2009, 01:57 PM

I should have known, $650 + shipping and no airbag.

10-10-2006, 11:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
SuperRu Admin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Little Five Points (Atlanta, GA) Posts: 4,183 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	05 STI steering wheel with cruise swap into an 04 XT. I picked up an 05 STI steering wheel from XyKo over at NASIOC. It had a damaged center emblem which I replaced with a custom leather center button. I was able to get the 05 cruise control stalk to work on my 04 XT. There are only three wires needed for the cruise to work in an 04. Here is a picture of how I wired it up. The 05 stalk has an extra pair of wires to the on/off button which I abandoned since we have that covered with the dash mounted on/off button. Don’t connect the yellow to the yellow and white to white. The cruise will work, but the up and down functions will be reversed. Don’t ask me how I know this. This is how it looks before installing the airbag. Here is a little tip I picked up over @ NASIOC http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...+control+stalk This link has some some good info too. http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=554611 __________________ Richard 04 XT.... 98S

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sirwilliam BLUE WASABI (#2 Info Provider) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Wild Serengeti Suburbs of NoVa Posts: 9,352 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 26 reviews	Oh you lucky dog! Nice job, pics and write up. __________________ BLUE WASABI v2

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frankramo777 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 141 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	car just keeps getting more sick w/ every lil tweek!! sweet job as always Richard. i see a lil spot under the gauges, ya know, that'd be a perfect place for a Happy Birthday Buddy!! frank Last edited by frankramo777; 10-12-2006 at 05:31 AM.

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10-24-2009, 12:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
Subtle-Solutions Supporting Vendor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 3,229 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 48 reviews	I just picked up an 08 STI Steering wheel w/ airbag tonight with plans to install it into my 07 XT. Install info: http://jpmcoachworks.com/howto/subar...n%20how-to.pdf ^^^^ Instructions how to remove/install steering wheel along with torque specs. My concern was the airbag in my 07 XT was not dual staged. After doing some research, it looks like the (06-07) sti and (06-08) Forester matches the GRB (08-10) STI dual stage airbag. Does anyone know for sure? __________________ Subtle Solutions NEWS: *1/4" Saggy Butt Spacers, Dead Pedals, Trunk Brace are all IN STOCK!*

11-23-2009, 11:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
neoshi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: 949 The OC/The City 415 Posts: 7,568 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Brad, this might entice you to swap now: This is an 06 Saab 92x with STI interior swap with 08+ JDM DAMD D Ring Steering Wheel DNelly over at IWSTI. Waiting for his write up though. Pre 06 might be out of luck though. But this thread might provide a glimmer of hope: 06 STi steering wheel in GC - RS25.com: Subaru Impreza GC8 & RS Forum & Community __________________ 05 XS WTB 4.44 Rear Diff LSD Last edited by neoshi; 11-23-2009 at 12:12 PM.

11-23-2009, 12:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
JDM Junkyard Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: So Cali Posts: 1,104 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 12 reviews	nice...i think i got a project ahead of me...i have the 04 cruise stalk still but putting the sti in might be worth it.

11-23-2009, 12:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
sea-scooby The Sub kit guy Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Renton, Wa Posts: 12,720 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 69 reviews	Even though the 06+ airbag plug changed, the charge is still the same size and bolts on the same as the pre06 model airbags. You can easily swap airbag charges if the one on the new wheels doesn't work. __________________ 05 Forester XTi Premium M/T (bobbytuned VF39)(his) 05 Forester X A/T (hers) My Journal page

11-23-2009, 12:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
Subtle-Solutions Supporting Vendor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 3,229 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 48 reviews	Thanks Leo. Maybe I'll try and tackle this one tomorrow. Hmmm... __________________ Subtle Solutions NEWS: *1/4" Saggy Butt Spacers, Dead Pedals, Trunk Brace are all IN STOCK!*

11-23-2009, 12:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
neoshi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: 949 The OC/The City 415 Posts: 7,568 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Updated with corrected info. This is apparently a 06 92x with STI interior swap. Hmm.. interested in seeing how this works out.. Saab92x.com / Installed a new steering wheel today! __________________ 05 XS WTB 4.44 Rear Diff LSD

11-23-2009, 01:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
neoshi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: 949 The OC/The City 415 Posts: 7,568 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 19 reviews	japanparts has it. for more money, there is also a carbon fiber variant, as well as the alcantara variant from both damd and prova. __________________ 05 XS WTB 4.44 Rear Diff LSD

11-23-2009, 01:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
sea-scooby The Sub kit guy Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Renton, Wa Posts: 12,720 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 69 reviews	Japanparts sells the wheel without the airbag/cover though. It is nearly $600 just for the wheel, and you would still need an 08+ STI airbag/cover. __________________ 05 Forester XTi Premium M/T (bobbytuned VF39)(his) 05 Forester X A/T (hers) My Journal page

11-23-2009, 01:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
toddlamp President of MarkyD fan club Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 11,912 Gallery: 1 Feedback Score: 14 reviews	I should have known, $650 + shipping and no airbag. __________________ 06XT MT CGM Blouch TD05-18g 8cm equipped Starting to save for a 6spd swap.

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