Classic Mini Workshop - Project Sprout Pt.13 Airbag Steering Wheel Guest

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Here it is, the new project Mini. Found on E-bay but I lost the auction only to later find the higher bidder messed the seller around so it was offered to the next highest bidder...... Me. The Mini is a 1997 Rover Cooper MPI and has been off the road in a garage since 2007! It's what some might call a barn find.
In this update the legend that is Alex Toon replaces the airbag steering wheel in Project Sprout my 1997 MPI Mini Cooper

[@paulastanmoore1413]

Whose waiting for the bang? 😀

[@gunnarfabian9670]

I guess it's pretty randomly asking but does anyone know a good website to stream new series online?

[@aliharper7705]

@Gunnar Fabian try Flixzone. Just google for it :)

[@lewisboston6014]

@Ali Harper Yea, I have been watching on FlixZone for months myself =)

[@gunnarfabian9670]

@Ali Harper thank you, I signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :D I appreciate it!

[@aliharper7705]

@Gunnar Fabian No problem xD

[@classicminidetails8887]

Thanks for having me mate!

[@pauljeffries]

Great video guys, I can't believe that mark didn't swear at any time during that recording lol 🤣🤣

[@markdraper7]

I didn't say enough to be able to swear.😆

[@pauljeffries]

@@markdraper7 😂😂🤣🤣

[@MinisUnleaded]

Great wee video mate, toony needs new pants after that.

[@markdraper7]

So funny! Great Video.

[@stephenstokes8318]

I laughed so much I had to watch this video again

[@classicminiworkshop]

It was a giggle making it :)

[@thedjse]

His face through out all of that video was fear... cant believe he fell for the bang haha

[@BMCWorkshop]

Bang lol Great video lads and Hi Mark :)

[@paulrobinson3528]

So funny, Alex must be a brother from another mother 😆 On a serious note when you disconnect the battery, put a multimeter between the two battery posts and note what voltage is going to earth, you will be surprised. Also at the same time put a amp clamp around the multimeter wire and see what amperage is going through!!. There are capacitors in ecu's that need to drain down. Rover said, when airbags came out they had a service life of 10 years (I think if my memory serves me) What diagnostics do you use Keith for doing key fobs etc?

[@classicminiworkshop]

Yes, the airbags are meant to be replaced at 10 years from memory. Modern cars can take a long to to completely power down even with the battery disconnected (30 mins or so), like you say, there are quite a few capacitors that take time to discharge. I don't really use diagnostics, I've plugged in a couple of times just to check for DTC's but never had the need to recode key fobs etc. I have access to a Bosch KTS590 if I need it

[@paulrobinson3528]

@@classicminiworkshop I've access to a Wurth system but own a Testbook 2, great for stepper motors, fobs etc

[@Boro-Lineman]

Pissed me self when you said bang

[@jacobdrummond3013]

There's obviously all sorts of places who refurb steering wheels, but have a look at RetroMiniRetrim on Facebook if you fancy getting the original cream one refurbed. Elliot's work is really great and plenty of examples on there of MPi steering wheels he's done.

[@classicminiworkshop]

Thanks, yes Elliot's work is amazing. I managed to source a good original steering wheel and I got Elliot to do me a gear knob

[@paulastanmoore1413]

Explosive device in your hands Keith? What could possibly go wrong.

[@LoneStarMini]

You guys rock.. although the specific task may have been too slow for Mr. Draper there... seems he's used to going at a fast pace.

[@TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam]

Great video

[@Thecarislife]

is that the first time we have heard Mark live on Classic mini workshop

[@classicminiworkshop]

Mark was on early KITT videos but we got a few complaints for swearing LOL

[@classicminidetails8887]

@@classicminiworkshop what Mark? Swearing? Never.......

[@shaneblacklord3313]

Make sure you disconnect the battery first!

[@classicminiworkshop]

I said that at 1:58

[@piperdoug428]

You boys forget i put my Toyota dash bag inside a pumpkin?

[@classicminiworkshop]

Is there a video?

[@forward160]

Mmm Does that mean Mark don't keep up to date with your vids we all knew about the black steering wheel ..🤔

[@classicminiworkshop]

Yeah he's always a week or two behind

[@markdraper7]

I have to do binge watching as so busy at work atm.😅

[@forward160]

@@markdraper7just think of penny's to spend on your Minis 😁

[@markdraper7]

@@forward160 , lol, money pits, but i like working on them as it takes my mind away from normal work life for a bit.

[@Xpp.]

😂🤣😂 shit a brick