Flappy paddles steering wheel in Tiguan.

[turbice]

Thanks for the reply guys.

Aussietig: how much did the install cost you?

ryan: how long did the postage take for you?

[Ryan_R]

About 11 days - don't expect much in the way of communication either

[aussietig]

Thanks for the reply guys.

Aussietig: how much did the install cost you?

Can't remember!

But should only be 1-1.5hrs labour time (at the most).

The VCDS coding should take 5 secs (assuming you've got a compatible SW Control Module and we're just adding the paddles only).

[Ryan_R]

I found this wheel on eBay if anyone wants to preserve the 'Comfortline' look of their car while gaining DSG paddles. The starting price is a bargain too:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VW-GOLF-6-VI-6-VI-POLO-AIRBAG-STEERING-WHEEL-DSG-/220876355663?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item336d41b84f

[TroyBoy71]

Awesome writ up and other contributions too - thanks! Will def. look at when my 155TSI arrives to replace 2008 TDI we're currently running (in "Feb" - which, in dealer-speak, probably means "March or April"??)

[Mk3 AAA]

Very cool.

Also, I like the disclaimer at the start.

[fung9420]

very good write up.

But for a new/modern car, i would leave the job for the pro. better than stuff up myself.

that would be on the list after APR stage 1 on my Tig. it would be nice to go with R wheel... same power as R with APR but just heavier... lol

[TroyBoy71]

@Ryan_R did you get that wheel fitted and how is it?

[Ryan_R]

Wheel is awesome - did it with a friend (getting the airbag out is recommended as a 2 person job)

[philsan]

Ryan R
Mate 'scuse my ignorance,but when the new wheel is shipped to you complete,why wud you have to remove the airbag[from either??]
On that uk website you provided as a link, the ad says that the wheel is complete,paddles wiring airbag etc
Am i mssing something here??
Phil

[Corey_R]

You have to remove the airbag to get to the bolt which holds the steering wheel on.

More specifically the "two person job" isn't really removing the airbag. It's removing the "horn / airbag cover" which can be a royal PITA on MK6 Golf era steering wheels.

[philsan]

Corey R Super Mod.
Thanks for that mate,fully understand now.I would love this mod for my Tig.Paddles make the whole thing work I think.
Regards
Phil.

[Ryan_R]

Yes, you have to try to see the clips and undo them (need a mirror or phone camera) to get the horn off, airbag pops out as well. Then undo the bolt, take the wheel off, and keep the steering bolt dead straight, and put the new wheel on in the same position as you took the old one off, otherwise you might find the car turns left when the wheel is straight, etc. Then just put everything back on and change the code with VCDS.

Keep the new airbag with the new wheel. Was a slightly different shape in my case anyway.

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There's a few wheels available here, just make sure to ask for the DSG one:

EOM VW STEERING WHEEL GOLF EOS SCIROCCO PASSAT POLO rns 510 | eBay

[Brendan_A]

I bought my wheel through that Ebay seller. He was very good to deal with.

[philsan]

Ryan R
Thanks for that new e bay link,that seller's price is quite a bit better than the uk website.They [uk site]have not bothered to reply to my email,so i think will give them a miss and go with the above ebay link.Thanks for your help.Also to Brendan A.
phil.