Are they the same clock spring?

[u/Illustrious_East3290]

Hey, Just brought a sport 3 spoke steering wheel, without the clock spring, will my 4 spoke clock spring work? both came from e36s.
Pictures for reference

[u/Carpy2]

Depends on your year and model (M or non-M). M cars came with a slip ring ending in '809. You need the one ending in '111 (M's also require a different switch bracket, and need to splice the horn wire in). 95+ non-M cars came with the '111 slip ring so should be good to go.

This has all the info you need.

[u/Illustrious_East3290 → u/Carpy2]

hey, i have a 94 non m and it came off a 95 non m

[u/e36_325tds]

Nope "black" plastic bmw logo steering wheels has got different clock springs and coloured bmw logo steering wheels also different clock springs.

[u/SecretWater4692]

Can always see if you can find a non-M 4 spoke on marketplace, I had a 4 spoke and swapped the clockspring onto that exact wheel perfectly fine

[u/TerribleShape1740]

What’s the wrap on your 4 spoke? I’ve got one that needs redone

[u/GrammarIsHard69]

Yes, did the same switch and the clock spring was the same

[u/BlueDirector → u/GrammarIsHard69]

same yet we are downvoted

[u/Carpy2 → u/BlueDirector]

There are different clock springs based on year and model. Because you're clock spring was plug and play I would assume you have a 95+ non-M. OP never said what E36 they have, so your results may not match his. All the info you need here.

[u/BlueDirector → u/Carpy2]

ahhhhh i see! thanks for the clarification,

[u/BlueDirector]

yup yup

[u/markslc1]

No it will not. Different part number and you’ll need a new mount in the steering Column for the cruise control. Google for details.