Just a quick one,

The Vellfire I bought was in extremely good condition other than the steering wheel, which was really badly worn, I had a spare steering wheel off of a MK3 Avensis handy, but the connector type was different, and the mk3 avensis squib isn't compatible.

If you disconnect the left hand switch bank from the original steering wheel, you'll note the connector is as follows:

1 - -DP (Black with white stripe)

2 - EAU (Pink or White)

3 - +DP (Yellow)

5 - AU2 (Light brown / Grey)

6 - AU1 (Brown)

7 - IL+2 (Red)

On the Avensis, we have:

2 - +DP (Yellow)

3 - -DP (Green)

5 - IL+2 (White with red stripe)

8 - EAU (White)

10 - AU2 (Grey)

11 - AU1 (Brown)

So if you connect them as follows: (Vellfire loom > Avensis loom)

1 > 3

2 > 8

3 > 2

5 > 10

6 > 11

7 > 5

You get illuminated buttons and most of the buttons will work for controlling the stereo, adjusting some settings on the cluster, controlling trip etc

Edited 6 hours ago6 hr by Nanoshock
Needs moving to AH20 section, apologies

Not so sure that is a good idea to attempt to retrofit an alternative wheel if it compromises the integrity of the SRS - this can void insurance policies.

Otherwise, good job on getting so far with it and it looks great

41 minutes ago, Trevor said:

Not so sure that is a good idea to attempt to retrofit an alternative wheel if it compromises the integrity of the SRS - this can void insurance policies.

Otherwise, good job on getting so far with it and it looks great

Airbag plugs straight in from the the original connector and has the same resistance/trigger values, so shouldn't impact the functionality of SRS👍

(Obviously disconnected battery and let it discharge from the various modules before swapping, so no codes get stored in the airbag module)

Edited 1 hour ago1 hr by Nanoshock