Flappy paddle's on Tiguan

[aussietig]

In my understanding, you need to change the control module for MY09, MY10 models... not sure about MY11.
Tiguan community in Korea has already done the group buy&install of D-cut or cc handle with paddles..

I am still hopeful that a new control module is not required and that the problem is just me!

[Sharkie]

I am still hopeful that a new control module is not required and that the problem is just me!

I'm sorry to say but I believe VW does not fit the steering wheel paddle control units to cars that don't have it as an option. It is a seperate control unit that is fitted extra and in their traditional cost cutting ways, not fitted at all to Tiguans.

This will be quite expensive to fit and will likely require more than just simple VCDS coding to rectify.

Is a pity though as it would be a nice addition if easy to do.

[Vince_S]

I am still hopeful that a new control module is not required and that the problem is just me!

It is a seperate control unit that is fitted extra

Ahhh! I'm sorry to hear it didnt work out.

Found this link which may help:
VWVortex.com - DIY: Multi-Function Steering Wheel Retrofit

Looks like you may need the control module

[aussietig]

GUESS WHAT FELLAS?



FCUKING SUCCESS FOR BOTH GUINEA PIG & TIG!

Absolutely both thrilled and relieved with the outcome.
Turns out the problem really was ME!

Seb, my mechanic was able to hook everything up and made it work.


DSG driving experience is now complete and as it should have been with flappy paddles included!

First thing you'll notice is the improved touch and sportier feel of the Mk6 Golf Steering Wheel (when compared to the Tig's)!

Smaller and more grippy!

For those of us with sweaty hands or palms, it always feels dry to touch, like it's coated with talcum powder!


And YES of course ... gear change is a real blast now!

As we all know ... shifting manually sucks in the Tig!

With the awkward angle of the shifter, together with shifting up and down being a bit Irish.


NOTE:
One thing I don't like ... buttons on the Golf MFSW are on a different angle altogether!
Tilted back and pointing upwards more than the rest of the steering wheel.


This will do for now, in terms of sharing the good news. Will post further details and more pics later, to help others source the parts and do the retrofit.

Flappy paddles steering wheel in Tiguan.

[Transporter]

That's fantastic news.

I new it could be done, even Tigs with tiptronic transmissions have a chance, since the old R5 Touaregs with tiptronic transmission were retrofitted with paddles (though, the V10 Touaregs had the paddles from the factory).

[team_v]

It can be done with slushbox auto's as the original Passat CC's had them.
Now you need the S2TP paddle extensions Aussie

[Vince_S]

L E G E N D !!!



Congratulations, thats awesome news

So glad you got it working. Looks great!!

[Transporter]

Hey aussietig,

I thought it would be a good idea to move to a new thread and leave this one for chat.

Flappy paddles steering wheel in Tiguan.