I upgraded to a facelift steering wheel for the Focus!
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appreciate you recording it a lot man, i couldn’t find this exact steering wheel at all in any other vids. very helpful thank you again
Glad I could help. 😎
The Focus is coming a long nicely dude! Love seeing the updates!
Thanks bud, it really is starting to feel really smart on the inside 😁
Looks great mate, definitely makes the car look a lot newer!
Absolutely, can’t believe how much of a change it makes 😁
Thank you so much! I just got done doing mine and your video helped so much!!!
Glad I could help! 😎
Following your instructions.
Found there is a second torx screw that is hard to reach on the back of the bottom plastic cover.
Need a flexi attachment for screw driver to reach, ordered this and will attempt again.
Great guide chap, was looking for something like this to upgrade a friends Focus from prefacelift. Also worth mentioning you can also use Ecoboost steering wheels in the Focus, I put a flat bottomed red stitching one in my ST line, all buttons work as expected :D
Thanks mate! 😁
Loving all the plans coming together and watching you and the car grow!!!
Thanks bro 🙏🏼❤️
Getting a focus next week tbh watching your videos gave me that decision, love the videos can’t wait to start modding mine
Fantastic stuff mate, keep us updated! I’m glad I pointed you in the right direction. 😜
I just installed a new steering wheel and I ran into an issue, I have a traction/hill start light on, I don’t know 7:46 I couldn’t figure out how you did the steering angle to show up in FORSCAN? I couldn’t find how you pulled those up
You may have changed one of the settings in the ABS module by accident or it just needs a reset through Forscan. I got the data up by going to the live data section and selecting the steering wheel angle sensor 👍🏼
I did this on an Escape, it's a much bigger pain in the butt to get the steering wheel off. I have an Explorer and the airbag has holes on the sides to release the clips. No taking the plastic off.
Absolutely love this!!! I want to do the same for my Kuga now I know it can be done. This is like the ONLY video in UA-cam that I could find. Did you have to get a new airbag as well? I’m pretty sure you did but I just wanna make sure 😊
Yep new airbag required but so worth it! 😁
Hi , great upgrade videos and giving me a lot of inspiration . Did you do a video of the cruise control retrofit with std pre face lift mk3 steering wheel ? If not , any advice much appreciated . Thanks
I haven’t got a video unfortunately, however if you join most Focus groups there is a lot of full write ups on how to do this. Nice and easy and worth every bit of time. 😁
Cheerz buddy - keep them vids comin - very helpful 👌
5:59 Hey! Getting a Ford focus 2014 as my first from familie. I want to do this. But do I have to take out the windshield wiper controls?🤔
Kinda fine to drop to do it just for the looks on them, but if the steering have diffrent mounts then I would get them to!😅
And What coding/maper do you use to do the Forscan?😃
The wiper controls do need to be changed but in all honesty it’s super simple. Forscan is the software used and it uses the ELM cable. 😊
@@xiolageThanks alot! That fast of an replay deserves a follow!💪🤩
@@xiolageGonna do most of what you have done to mine and the support means a lot!💪🙌
Haha epic!
Really fits good for ST trim.
Do you know any other way to find the steering wheel angle without Forscan?
plug it in, if it has an error it’s wrong, if not it’s good? that’s the best i can think of.
Hi, I've got the same steering wheel as ur old one and want to add the cruise control. U have a video about that?
I don’t have a video but it’s fairly straight forward. Most forums have detailed instructions on how to do it.
Thx for that fast response, but I got 7 additional cable and have 7 slots free, but doesn't it matter how I connect them? Every forum I found just changed the steering wheel so they never talked about this
You will need to buy the harness of find the wiring diagram of that harness. I just bought the harness and switch from a breakers yard all in one. 👍🏼
Ok ill try that thank you
Is there any good links to more steering wheels and clock springs like these can’t find the anywhere I look?
Your best bet is eBay or a breakers yard. 🤘🏼
@@xiolage ok that was my next idea was a yard.
Hi. I’ve read that the 2014 clock spring had the same part number and the facelift clock spring. The replacement I was looking at simply states clock spring 2012-2018. Can you confirm whether or not the original clock spring should work??
Original clock spring will not work. The buttons on the steering wheel will not work on one side.
Very helpful video thanks 👍
Hi amazing video. My question being can i fit a similar steering on my ford focus titanium hatchback 2013 with all the buttons working cruise and media controls? Thanksin advance
Yep they all work. 😁
I would love to do this on my 2011 Ford Focus Turnier 1.6 Gasoline but I’m scared of messing up the coding and completely damaging my car. Is there an easier way of doing the reprogramming? Or maybe a complete guide how to do it?
There is no programming required, rather just checking the sensor information to make sure the clock spring is reading 0. Take your time and you'll be alright, nothing too complicated! 😁
you wouldnt happen to have the old steering wheel with the cruise control buttons still would you? Im looking to retrofit cruise to my ST and am struggling to find them
Unfortunately not, sold it a while back 😊
hello, how to enter the settings to set the tape as shown in the video?. forscan
I have just gone into the live sensor readings, you don't need to enter anything. 😁
is it in the service procedure?
It’s under the live data section. 😊
Great video, getting a focus soon, who is the person you are getting this from, does he have a website.
Rowan used to be active on most Facebook owners clubs, not sure what he does nowadays? 🤔
How do you go to the live data to see if clock spring is 0 mate ?
I used forscan live data reader 😎
can this work without having the cruise control on the old wheel?
yep!
Did you have to replace the clock spring to use that steering wheel?
Yep
Do you know if it's possible to swap the indicator stalk from the left side to the right?
I don't think so
@@xiolage Ah bit of a shame. Thanks for the quick reply :)
Hi can this steering wheel fit to a Mondeo mk4 ba7 ??
I wouldn’t think so without modification
Hi, great vid. Who's the guy you used to get the steering wheel and the sync 3 from want to do the same on my mk3 st. Does he install aswell?
Rowan Watson. This was a few years back now and I’m not sure if he still supplies and installs.
Thank you for sharing your experiences. Nice done!
Well I just wonder if the position sensor for the steering wheel is the same for both wheels?
I mean the sensor that you had to calibrate.
This sensor, shown at the begining of the video had just one grey plastic gear, but the older one have 2 plastic gears. Later on it is shown the new sensor with 2 plastic gears also.
Thank you in advance!
The clock springs are different due to the buttons on the steering wheel unfortunately 😩
Tape the clock spring into place
Great video mate thank you 👍 I actually followed it yesterday to fit my new 2017 wheel and clock spring to my 2012 MK3. Can I ask though when you finished installing yours did you get any stored fault codes that won't clear ? I'm now getting a stored code something to do with the cluster control configuration. It won't delete so I'm assuming it's because the wheel is a different configuration to what's stored. It was clear before I did the conversion so it's definitely related. It's not a big problem as everything is working as it should but it would be good to know if you had the same thanks
I’m glad you enjoyed! The fault code i’m not too sure..? I didn’t have any stored fault codes, did you change anything in the config of the module? 😊
How did you get cruise control added, I wanna add it to my mk3 focus
Just add the module and turn it on within Forscan 😎
@@xiolageThanks bro, will this work on the regular Zetec
@@xiolageAlso where did you buy the module from
Yep will work on any, just go to eBay or any breakers and look for the cruise control buttons and harness for the steering wheel!
I managed to install it and everything is working, apart from the buttons that control the trip computer, they control the radio aswell as the right side? Any fix’s or ideas. Please let me know
Did you replace the clock spring?
Yes
I didn’t have sync it’s the bvc and I replaced with android unit, will that make a difference pal?
I'm not too sure then about the android unit. All should be working. Are you sure that the clock spring is from a facelift model?
Yes 100% exactly like yours, cruise control works so does everything just the buttons control the radio both left and right?, I’m baffled to be honest
Do you have a list of tools needed?
Just your basic socket set and a couple screw drivers. 🤘🏼
@@xiolageThanks! I got everything hooked up and even after replacing the clockspring, I still get an airbag light and no cruise control. Any tips would be appreciated!
@svtshotti I think someone else had this issue and it was the harness was the wrong one. Make sure it’s a facelift harness with the facelift wheel!
Great video, I'm just looking at ordering some parts. Why did you need to replace the clock spring?
The connector for the steering wheel controls are slightly different. 😊
@@xiolage awesome thank you, I don't suppose you know the part number for the correct one? I can't seem to find anything mentioning which one would fit. Sorry I'm completely new to this
I can’t remember sorry dude, if it’s from a 2016+ Focus it’ll work!
@@xiolage that's very helpful, thank you
Hi
What software have you used to set up zero angle position for steering mate
cheers
I used ForScan 😎
hi mate, great video! just have a question: i have a facelift st steering wheel on my mk3 st. all the buttons work but my cruisecontrol and limiter do not work. how do i get this fixed? The connector from the steering wheel is also different from the previous one. And how is the part called that sits behind the steering wheel with the levers and stuff?
Hey, did you change the clock spring behind the wheel when you changed it over? It will not work without the FL clock spring. 😊
So i have the American version of that Focus but mine also has volumes and calling button on the oppsite of where the curse control is would i just get the America version to make it work?
I imagine so. I can’t really confirm this because the wiring may be different to what we have in the UK. 😊
@@xiolage what kind of rims do you have and size?
These are factory “snowflake” Zetec S wheels, available as an optional extra from new. They’re 18”. 😁
Great work, could you add a link for the steering wheel?
Hi mate, I got this off a guy on the owners club. 😁
@@xiolage thanks for the reply. you do not know the reference of the harness?
Comment t'a fait pour l'airbag ? C'est pas le même branchement
You have to change the clock spring to match it up with the new air bag 😁
only watched 4 mins so far but why not put flat metal plate or cheap baking trays under the front wheels so it make turning them so much easier and save the rubber especialy when battery is disconnected ? great video very imformative 🙂
You’re absolutely right, could do that or lift the front off the ground. At the time I wasn’t thinking about it that’s all. Glad you enjoyed! 😁
did you make sure the airbag itself fits the car? high risk to change to different airbag
As shown in the video.. it fits.
it fits to the steering wheel offcourse, but does it fit the car electric system in case of operation
The airbag control module recognised it and no error codes showed up. I’d say it’s happy.
Will this work on diesel 1.6 tdci ecomatic 2012?
yep!
Hi everyone, i have a ford focus 2012 and have retrofitted my steering wheel with a 2016, now i have two issues, one is that the airbag light wont turn off, and second is that I no longer can control the display on my IPC and the d-pad control’s the radio. Any help would be highly appreciated thanks you
Sounds like a clock spring issue, did you change it? 😊
@@xiolage i used the stock clock spring that came with the steering wheel, I’ll give it a go and see what happens. Thanks mate.
Definitely sounds like a clock spring or connector issue. Let me know how you get on. 👍🏼
@@666amir13Any luck? Planning on doing the same
@@Freakishd yea, just keep in mind that you need to cut the old connector from the old airbag and splice it to the new one so that the airbag light turn off, for the dpad buttons you gotta rewire it, like splice each command to each cable
Why was the clock spring a necessary replacement? Is the old clock spring different or was yours bad?
The old one won’t work with the new buttons/airbag unfortunately. 😢
I think the only difference is internal wiring. 🤔
Great vid🏅
Thank you 😊
Hey man, great video 😊
I have a C-Max with the old steering wheel, and my dad has a newer model with the faceliftet steering wheel. I actually bought the old C-Max from my dad so he could get a newer one, but he really misses his old steering wheel… and I would really like to exchange our steering wheels, but are you sure that it’s necessary to change all the other parts?? If it is, would it then be possible to exchange the other parts as well?
Hope you’ll understand my English (I’m danish)
I’m not sure if you can just replace the steering wheel without the clock spring. I’ve only done this change once on my car so can’t really comment on others. 😊
great job. One question, do you know if to install the cruise control to a focus that did not have it as standard, only the button panel would be enough or do you also have to change the steering ring?
Hi Ivan, all you need is the button and the harness. 😁
@@xiolage but the stock harness for a 4-spoke steering wheel that I am not going to change the steering wheel
Yes because you won’t have the connector for the buttons to plug into otherwise. 😊
@@xiolage Thanks, do you know where I can get the part reference? I need the reference for voice control and cruise control. I have seen several but I do not know which one is correct by numbering thanks
I’m not too sure about that as mine had voice on the right side of the steering wheel not extra buttons. Your best bet is writing a post asking other owners and see if they have any experience. 😊
Got a question
I’ve got a Ford Focus Titanium nav X it’s same steering wheel as yours do you know if it will fit mine
Yep, should do!
Hi there, i want to put the exact same one in my Ford Focus MK3 1.6 TDCI from 2011, would it fit?
Yep will be the exact same. 😊
Could I get that steering wheel on a 2010 titanium x
Yep
Does you car have cruise control now.. and how's it ?
Yep, and exactly like factory!
@xiolage I recently got a ford focus 1.6tdci zetec
Your car looks mint man . Yoh
Are these plug and play? So no coding needed for the cruise control or stereo?
You’ll need to turn the features on yep.
I already have cruise, but have the same wheel as your old one, although it's not a sync 1 it's bvcs, do you know if that's still plug and play?
@willo219 In that case should just swap over yep!
Did you have to declare this to your insurance? I want to do this mod but my car insurance is already pretty high monthly and can't afford more really. Does this count as a mod you have to declare and does this impact the price of your insurance? Would love to know what you did. Thanks
I’ve always declared everything, you can always ring them first and see what they say?
Where you buy that one?
Usually people on owners clubs will have some or breakers. 😁
Whered u get it Out
Hey Landon, I got this off a guy on the Focus Owners group. 😁
So is Cruise Control really that easy to fit? I've got a Ford Focus Diesel 2017 Model. Was hoping buy a cruise control steering wheel and fit it. Would the work and or pose any issues? thanks.
Yep straight swap and code it in. 😁
@@xiolage Is your model a Diesel i’ve read that petrol is pretty straightforward can be done in FORscan. Have to use UCDS for Diesels as FORscan can’t reprogram the BCM.
Petrol and diesel use the same BCM. I’ve personally coded both and all works fine. 😊
@@xiolageUsing Just FORscan?
@@xiolage Could be down to the mk3.5 vs mk3 difference that seems too be a factor also. As I really want to take the plunge and just do it but getting the “other” software is impossible as it’s Russian Dev who obviously can’t sell anything atm.
Don't suppose ya fancy doing mine for me do ya lol
No thanks 🤪
I actually prefer the older wheels. I have the old one in my Escape and the new one in my Focus. Way too much shit going on with the new wheels. The old ones were more intuitive.
Fair enough, I was just after something a bit more sporty and managed to find an OEM replacement. 😊
@@xiolage the carbon fiber ones are sexy.
I just really dislike the airbag design on these wheels. Is there any other better looking alternative? Ford wheels are just ugly looking.
You can go the aftermarket route with adapter kits and whatever other wheel you fancy. 😊
Hi mate. Do u have part number of clock spring ? My one is 2013 I believe cruise will not work ?
I don’t have a part number unfortunately however everything is working as it should. 😁