2017 aftermarket steering wheel horn question
 

hey everyone,

i recently installed a works bell short hub in my 2017 86. the only connector that fit within the clock spring was the one with the black wiring, however when i connected the horn it did not work. from looking over other diy's, it seems like the red harness was used.

does anyone else have experience in installing an aftermarket wheel in the 2017s? or have a pinout for the clock spring for which pins are for the horn? i'm a bit stumped at this point :bonk:

nevermind, figured it out.

this is the harness from the oem 2017 steering wheel:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4168/3...847ba198_z.jpg

the wires in the blue loom are for the audio controls. the bottom (blue wire) is for the horn, and the remaining loom is for the cruise control.

the black connector included in the works bell kit is the correct plug for the 2017 clock spring (for the 86, at least). however, it is pinned incorrectly. the top left pin in this photo needs to move down to the bottom left pin slot:

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4184/3...91a93304_z.jpg

once repinned, the horn worked just fine. as many of the other diy's mention, some horn buttons ground themselves such as the vertex seven star i installed. hook up the single repinned spade connector and everything should work.

picture after finishing my install with the black downstar bolts:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4165/3...5618b59a_z.jpg

hope this helps someone out in the future!

p.s. aside from the connector, the install is almost identical for removing the airbag off the 2017 steering wheel. however, instead of visible holes to release the pins/clips for the airbag, there are two side covers on the steering wheel itself that can be removed with a flathead to gain access to the pins/clips.

I know this is an old thread, but how do I make the horn work without losing my switch controls, I have the 2018 GT86 so I need to maintain my oil temps thru the switch controls on the wheel, but the wiring that came with the worksbell hub/quick release deletes the switches

You're either gonna need this
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Or
https://www.blackhawkjapan.com/produ...s-bell-542ssts @DonnyDang

The 2018 Toyota 86 ranks near the bottom of the sports car class. Despite its deft handling and good predicted reliability rating, it lacks the modern amenities found in most rivals..

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Good catch there, Soundman! :thumbsup:

Helped me a lot. Thanks
Regards, Steven_lax