I just got a RSX steering wheel with airbag (02 Acura rsx type S), what do I need to make work on my 01 Acura tl?

 

nothing steering wheel should bolt right up

 

^^^^ agreed

 

I remember reading something about the airbag harness not being compatible, something to do with stage 1 or stage 2 airbags.

Not completely sure though. Maybe someone can chime in.

 

01 TL is single stage. If im not mistaken the 02 RSX one is dual stage. It wont work without some resistor work (not sure how to do it)

 

^ what about the 02 tl-s?

 

https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-116/rsx-s-steering-wheel-swap-712100/

here ya go bud

 

thanks for the info guys, i still dont know how to make the airbag work

 

wat kind of car do you have?

 

since your car is a 01 acura tl...the steerin fit perfect but the air bag wont clip up..unless u wire it up....you have to get a ap1 s2000 air bag single stage..the steering wheels are the same so it bolts right in...

list
2002 rsx fit 02-03 tl direct swap dual stage
2006 s2000 fit 02-03 direct swap dual stage
ap1 s2000 01-04 fits 00-01 tl single stage

 

^ perfect info

They (02-03 tl) are dual stage

 

so i can take a 2002 Acura RSX or a 06 S200 steering wheel and it will directly swap into my 03 TL and everything will work fine like factory OEM one???

 

Yes.. But it doesn't need to just be a 02 rsx bag+wheel... It can be any year rsx 02-06. I'm not sure about the 06 s2k being a dual stage, from wat others that did the swap told me... was all s2k's are single stage IIRC... So yea if you have a 99-01 TL you can use any steering wheel rsk or s2k but yea need to use a s2k airbag because it is single stage...
If you have a 02-03 TL you also can use either steering wheel, you just need to get the rsx air bag because it is dual stage.... Also the rsx cruise control buttons plug right up to ours and work, not to sure about the s2000's tho. I believe the rsx radio controls are pnp as well

 

if anyone is interested, theres a guy parting out an 02 rsx on the western massachusetts craigslist i think. he has a tan steering wheel

 

if only the rsx had steering wheel controls for the radio and stuff

 

06 UP s2000 are dual stage... have both 03 and 06....the airbags look nicer on 06 also comes with a chrome H ..different from the older year s2000....

 

im buying an 03 rsx steering wheel tonight for $30.. think thats good?

 

what makes a steering wheel fit or not fit?

a local Acura dealer is selling an '07-'08 TL-S steering wheel but he told me that it won't fit my '03 TL-S.. is that correct?

 

it will probably fit on the hub but i doubt the connectors for the airbag/cruise will work without modding

 

few questions..

1. since im a 2000 i need a 01-04 s2000 airbag correct?
2. how much would one cost?
3. are my airbags gonna work after my swap???? how are the airbags controlled?

thank you for any answers

 

you don't need airbags

 

Oh so I can reuse mine?

 

lol yea you need the 01-04 s2k bag, check the s2000 forums

 

i walked into that one didnt i lol how much are airbags though?

 

no idea... i was gunna grab a rsx wheel+bag from someone on the rsx forum for 150 shipped

 

on b20vtec ..their alot of s2000 and rsx steering wheel..for low price

 

You have to buy the wheel with it or find someone selling it separately. As for how much? all depends on who is selling. Any where from 100 to 300 depending on wheel and seller.

 

so i'd be stuck with a Honda emblem?

 

^ I think so...since only the ap1 s2k airbags fit your 2000

 

yea the only way you could get the "A" is if you had a 02-03 so you can get the rsx bag... you might be able to change logos but i dunno how or if it would work??

 

Waaack, project aborted

 

lol i feel you, ive never been a fan of the "H" badges all over the TL's.... if i wanted honda "H" logo's everywere i woulda bought a accord... IMO lol

 

so the accords will fit right?

 

no idea man

 

im looking for a wood grain type steering wheel, any idea which one might fit? def want to keep my steering wheel controls.

 

MDX wheel fits. And the woodgrain matches. But only in black. The beige is off by a shade or two, I've heard.

 

which mdx?? and are there airbags dual stage or single?