20 Pence stuck in my steering wheel

[chickenkebab]

Unfortunately as I was sat in traffic lastnight boredom got the better of me and I decided to run a 20p along the bottom of the steering wheel (the middle section). This 20 pence piece however fell inside the bit that holds the airbag. Not only is it very annoying as it rattles each time I turn, I'm worried if I hit something and the airbag was to go off I'd be left with an imprint of a 20p in my forehead. Understandably I'd like to get the money out.

Any suggestions PH Massive?

[ShadownINja]

Well, I suppose you'll have to remove the steering wheel. Should find screws/bolts behind it. Hopefully, you'll then be able to shake it out.

I look forward to your future post: How do I align the steering wheel so it's straight when the wheels are pointing straight ahead?

[Cock Womble 7]

Are you that skint that you need your 20p back?

[SDxsi]

Sell it to webuyanycar but make sure you get 20p on top of their offer to cover your loss!

[Deva Link]

chickenkebab said:

I'd be left with an imprint of a 20p in my forehead.

You could use yourself to pay for something!

[adycav]

SDxsi said:

Sell it to webuyanycar but make sure you get 20p on top of their offer to cover your loss!

They won't double their price for that I would have thought.

[chickenkebab]

Cock Womble 7 said:

Are you that skint that you need your 20p back?

It's not the money I'm bothered about. Its the constant rattle that gives me the full on rage when going round a roundabout, and also the fact it would probably hurt a fair bit if the airbag went off.

[chickenkebab]

ShadownINja said:

Well, I suppose you'll have to remove the steering wheel. Should find screws/bolts behind it. Hopefully, you'll then be able to shake it out.

I look forward to your future post: How do I align the steering wheel so it's straight when the wheels are pointing straight ahead?

Wouldn't this be quite dangerous with the airbag? Worth disconnecting the battery first?

[dfen5]

Is there any change?

[Targarama]

So you're the real TwentyPenceShort then?

[ShadownINja]

chickenkebab said:

ShadownINja said:

Well, I suppose you'll have to remove the steering wheel. Should find screws/bolts behind it. Hopefully, you'll then be able to shake it out.

I look forward to your future post: How do I align the steering wheel so it's straight when the wheels are pointing straight ahead?

Wouldn't this be quite dangerous with the airbag? Worth disconnecting the battery first?

TBH No idea. Hopefully someone with a clue will come along shortly.

What you've done is probably good from a safety perspective. I bet you're driving around a lot more carefully now.

[pokethepope]

Push more coins in until you've stopped the rattle.

[Handie Andy]

Why don't you try the fiddly annoying ways first?.

Off the top of my head

1. Metal flat object (ruler?) and powerful magnet.

errr thats it



Edit: I believe you do have to disconnect the battery before removing steering wheel.

Edited by Handie Andy on Tuesday 2nd November 18:40

[Steamer]

Sorry I cant help either - but be thankful it wasnt a 50p...

...one of those could pack a right whollop in the event of an airbag deploying.

[FreeLitres]

pokethepope said:

Push more coins in until you've stopped the rattle.

Turn it into your "saving for a TVR" piggy bank.

[SplatSpeed]

the airbag comes off as a unit

you need someone with expertise in removing this unit for your model

the battery should be disconnected for 30 secs before playing with this!

there are many forums for cars find the one for your car and ask there

[chickenkebab]

ShadownINja said:

chickenkebab said:

ShadownINja said:

Well, I suppose you'll have to remove the steering wheel. Should find screws/bolts behind it. Hopefully, you'll then be able to shake it out.

I look forward to your future post: How do I align the steering wheel so it's straight when the wheels are pointing straight ahead?

Wouldn't this be quite dangerous with the airbag? Worth disconnecting the battery first?

TBH No idea. Hopefully someone with a clue will come along shortly.

What you've done is probably good from a safety perspective. I bet you're driving around a lot more carefully now.

I've barely been above 50 all day! Hopefully be replacing the car soon anyway but how am I meant to sell it now? A buyer would think I was taking the piss..

[ShadownINja]

pokethepope said:

Push more coins in until you've stopped the rattle.

It'd be awesome in a crash. Like a nailbomb for rich people.

[frosted]

A friend of mine put a coin in my steering wheel , and in the end I had to sell the car . What I used to do , is turn the wheel quickly and hopefully it will wedge in somehwere ( for some time )

Edited by frosted on Tuesday 2nd November 18:47

[Cock Womble 7]

pokethepope said:

Push more coins in until you've stopped the rattle.