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adding a multi function steering wheel..

  • 27-09-2011 8:42pm
    #1
    newme2006
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 61 ✭✭


    hi all, forgive me if this is in the wrong section. could really use advice.

    having recently sold my car im downgrading but am finding it really hard to find a 07 vw passat with any kind of decent spec, even highlines are few and far between.

    anyway, while searching the small few available im finding that not one has a multi function steering wheel but can pick these up handy enough on ebay, and was wondering just how awkward/messy it would be to add one to a highline dash to work with a upgraded RNS510 MFD3 version B nav unit.

    any advice really appreciated. thanks.


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  • #2
    Graham_B18C
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,620 ✭✭✭Graham_B18C


    I reckon you'll get more replies in Motors

    Thread Moved


  • #3
    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    You can buy the buttons but they are hideously expensive from VW, and used ones could be well used. You could buy a complete wheel excluding the airbag for close on the same money if you shop around. You'll need the control unit but I don't know if they are pre-wired for one. It should work with the RNS510 if it is. Just programme it in.

    I've gotten a price of £350 for getting one in a vRS Octavia (can't get a manual with a mfsw) from a place in the UK and am considering it as I will be passing nearby soon enough. If the car has a DSG box i *think* it's a case of installing the buttons and programming them in.


  • #4
    newme2006
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 61 ✭✭newme2006


    thanks so much for your reply.. i havent purchased a car yet but if i decide to buy a DSG can i assume that it would be easier?

    also, to get it fitted, there are loads of how to guides online but if i wasnt brave enough (fear of exploding airbags!) how much could i expect to pay to get it installed professionally?


  • #5
    -Corkie-
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,025 ✭✭✭✭-Corkie-


    I cannot recomend anyone for this giving the nature of the job but I feel your pain OP. I think buying a new wheel is a better idea plus they look a lot better. I have a 08 Highline and the MFSW was a 450 euro option..:rolleyes::rolleyes:

    I was only saying here the other night you get the same wheel and stereo as a Caddy van.. FFS....:mad:

    OP better idea buy an Accord or a Mondeo Titanium..


  • #6
    stephenburke27
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭stephenburke27


    Hi in answer to your question there are pre wired alright get the wheel im not sure if u need the control module it might be there already part of something else then just get someone with vas pc to code it in


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