Passat Clock Spring

[shinjukuthief]

If your horn still works, then it might be something else than the clockspring. Try to get a readout of the error codes, it will indicate if it's the clockspring or not.

Thanks for that! Hmm, whilst I'm going to put her in for the full DSG/Haldex service in the next month or so and they can have a look at it then, it might be time for me to invest in OBDeleven or VCDS (likely the former) to help keep some of the ongoing costs down...

[shinjukuthief]

Just a quick update on this, got the ol' "side airbag igniter, driver side upper limit exceeded" error, so it looks like I'll have to get in under the seat to get that sorted. Between a copy of the original TSB, various forum posts and how-to's, and Youtube, hopefully I'll have enough information to DIY it.

[drobbo]

I purchased this Fit For CC Passat B7 CC 3C Cruise control electronic module 5K0953569T 5K0 953 569 T-in Steering Wheels & Steering Wheel Hubs from Automobiles & Motorcycles on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group as my 2011 v6 highline Passat showed this was the part needed when I scanned it using obdeleven. I received it and all looks good, part number on the sticker is correct however once I had installed it and looked it up it's showing its 5K0953569AL?????? Does this mean the part had an incorrect sticker on it or do I need to code the correct number into it? Cheers in advance.

[iampivot]

If you have the part, just try to install it. If it doesn't work, return it. The hardest part of the job is to get the airbag out in any case. You might check that it's got the same connectors as your existing one.

[drobbo]

Thanks for the quick reply. Installed and it cleared the airbag light. All steering wheel functions now work. Tpms light and ESC light are illuminated now though.

[iampivot]

That's probably just the steering angle sensor needing learning / adaptation. It's a bit tricky involving driving straight slowly and turning the wheel left and right. I think it was mentioned somewhere here how to do it.

[drobbo]

Thanks, appreciate your help I'll see how we go.

[iampivot]

Try this: "With the engine running and the steering wheel in center position, turn the steering wheel all the way to the right first, then all the way to the left, then back to the center and then drive the car forward at no more than 20 MPH. This should turn off the EPC, yellow steering wheel light, and calibrate the steering wheel angle. If this doesn't do it then you will need to calibrate with VAG-COM".

VW Passat Repair: How to replace the Steering Wheel Clockspring on a 2006 VW Passat 2.0T (Part 2).

Edit: do you have access to a vag-com cable?

[silverMK1]

found this about the different part numbers that might be of some help.

Steering Wheel Control Module Versions - Ross-Tech Wiki

I need a new clock spring and just got my airbag recall done, and got them to scan for the part number i needed which was 5K0-953-569-AS
and looking at it its the same as the AL which is cheaper. just checking if anyone knows the actual difference is. Quote from the dealer was: Part $795.30 Labour $239.25. im doing the work myself no problem. i dont have vcds but i do have an icarsoft vag 2 which can reset steering angle. AU$420 (delivered) from the ross-tech site is a bit of cash for one cable.

[Guest001]

found this about the different part numbers that might be of some help.

Steering Wheel Control Module Versions - Ross-Tech Wiki

I need a new clock spring and just got my airbag recall done, and got them to scan for the part number i needed which was 5K0-953-569-AS
and looking at it its the same as the AL which is cheaper. just checking if anyone knows the actual difference is. Quote from the dealer was: Part $795.30 Labour $239.25. im doing the work myself no problem. i dont have vcds but i do have an icarsoft vag 2 which can reset steering angle. AU$420 (delivered) from the ross-tech site is a bit of cash for one cable.

Its not just for the cable its for a licenced version of the software without which the cable would be useless and the development work. Yes you can download the software but the cable makes it work and they give free support to licencees. They dont answer you if you borrow a cable and ask for help as I found out

[iampivot]

If you're at the Sunshine coast then I have a ross tech cable and can help with clearing error codes. I also have the socket adapter for the (M12?) screw that holds the steering wheel in place.

[silverMK1]

thanks mate ill keep that in mind, i can clear codes myself and reset steering angle too. but definitely limited on what the fault codes say vs vcds.

[Eaglehawk]

MY13 Passat Alltrack. Clock spring failure. 120K on the odo. $1000 to fix. ($850 on the part, $150 on the labour, quote from a non-dealer mechanic).

Waiting for the dealer to have a look at the car on Monday, and then hopefully submit a good will claim...

[sn809]

YouTube
Good guide if you are handy.
Just ensure you get the right part.

[iampivot]

Concur, it's not a difficult repair. If you find the right part at aliexpress it should be less than $200.