Steering wheel functions not working

[Clinton]

Hi guys, got a golf mk7 tsi highline 2013 and just realised my steering wheel functions aren't working. I don't really use them but i know they worked a couple of months back. The horn works fine and can't find any other problems but none of the buttons do anything. Any ideas on what this could be?

[BenT]

Check your fuses


Ben

Current
2015 Polo GTI manual
2018 Golf GTI Original manual

Previous
2014 Polo GTI DSG
2013 Golf GTI DSG
2006 RenaultSport Megane 225 Cup manual
2006 Golf GTI manual
2005 Golf 2.0 TSI manual
2001 Astra SRi manual
2000 Pulsar SSS manual
1999 Astra CD auto
1998 Pulsar SLX auto
1991 Pulsar GL manual
1981 Subaru Leone auto

[Clinton]

Would you know what fuse to look at? Complete noob and google doesn't come up with an easy answer.

[bgroper]

Which page of your Owners Manual is causing confusion ?

[BenT]

I m not sure which one, so I would just check each one. The location should be mentioned in the owners manual.


Ben

Current
2015 Polo GTI manual
2018 Golf GTI Original manual

Previous
2014 Polo GTI DSG
2013 Golf GTI DSG
2006 RenaultSport Megane 225 Cup manual
2006 Golf GTI manual
2005 Golf 2.0 TSI manual
2001 Astra SRi manual
2000 Pulsar SSS manual
1999 Astra CD auto
1998 Pulsar SLX auto
1991 Pulsar GL manual
1981 Subaru Leone auto

[Clinton]

Which page of your Owners Manual is causing confusion ?

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There doesn't seem to be one for the steering wheel.

[Clinton]

Upon scanning the error is Multi-function steering wheel control unit J453.

[BenT]

Upon scanning the error is Multi-function steering wheel control unit J453.

Thanks for posting back. It’s always good to hear what causes problems people have enquirered about.


Ben

Current cars
2015 Polo GTI manual and 2018 Golf GTI Original manual

Previous cars
2014 Polo GTI DSG, 2013 Golf GTI DSG, 2006 RenaultSport Megane 225 Cup manual, 2006 Golf GTI manual, 2005 Golf 2.0 TSI manual, 2001 Astra SRi manual, 2000 Pulsar SSS manual, 1999 Astra CD auto, 1998 Pulsar SLX auto, 1991 Pulsar GL manual, 1981 Subaru Leone auto

[Clinton]

Unfortunately volkswagen said they don't sell it separate and want me to buy a whole new steering wheel for $1500. Wondering if i get a whole wheel from a wreckers is it a direct plug and play or will i run into coding issues?

[kamold]

What is the exact fault that is logged?
It could be the steering wheel buttons themselves (replaceable) or the airbag harness, or the slip ring.
I'd have to check the wiring diagram but I think in mqb cars the steering wheel just has a Lin bus connection to the BCM as compared to in Mk5/mk6 where there is a steering wheel control module in the steering column which the wheel talks to.