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    Steering Wheel swap - R32 to Jetta

    Hey guys, Done a brief search but came up with no specific results.

    Interested to switch a Mkv R32 wheel into a Mkv Jetta.
    Seems a simple swap, wondering if anyone has done one recently?
    Is it a simple plug and play with air bag connectivity etc?

    Interested in your thoughts.

    LVD

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    Should be mostly plug and play.

    The airbag can be difficult to release, and the cars st3ring wheel electrics module may not be compatible with the controls.
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    I'd add both cars are manual, no paddles?

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    simple plug and playSteering Wheel swap - R32 to Jetta-img_5297-jpg
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    The GT, GTI and R32 have black airbag modules, whereas the standard Golf's is grey (I think). Not sure about the Jetta's.

    Therefore, if getting a wheel without the airbag module, make sure the one you already have is black.
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    How do I tell if I have a black module? Sorry if stupid question..

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    I was referring to the exterior plastic colour. In all other respects they are identical.

    If you have a grey airbag module you will have a black steering wheel with a grey centre, creating a two-tone look.
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    Ok nice one. Yeah it's black. Thanks so much for the info.

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    Steering Wheel swap - R32 to Jetta

    Quote Originally Posted by Creampuff View Post
    simple plug and playSteering Wheel swap - R32 to Jetta-img_5297-jpg


    What about the paddle shift ? Do they work?
    Last edited by milldinho; 04-12-2014 at 06:39 PM.

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    If you have a DSG paddles will work after programming with VCDS, the non-DSG auto's don't seem to respond to the paddles, even after programming

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