Passat Clock Spring

[kamold]

Are you following the procedure as documented on the Ross-Tech wiki:

wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/VW_Passat_%283C%29_Brake_Electronics

[iampivot]

Yes I've tried that, but am getting the "group 060 not available" message. I read somewhere that it might be due to other issues not being resolved though so will try again.

[iampivot]

I got it going this time, so everything is working again now. I ordered this part; 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 The price varies a bit with a sale on every now and then. The part is made in china.

[shinjukuthief]

Hey all, I thought it better to add to this thread than start a new one. The airbag fault light came on for me last weekend.

I was planning to soon replace the current wheel with one that has DSG paddles, and it seems that even for a mechanical illiterate such as myself that doing the clock spring is not a lot more work once you've got the wheel off. So I don't mind getting the part and doing this myself, the only thing is that I just want to be as sure as possible that it is the cause of the fault.

I've read (perhaps here, perhaps on passatuk forum) that when it's the clock spring often you lose the functionality and illumination of the multi-function steering wheel buttons, and even lose the horn? My MFSW buttons aren't connected at present (a legacy of replacing the head unit - will add a new harness for this when I get around to putting in a reversing camera), however they do illuminate and the horn still works.

Apparently there's some wiring under the (passenger?) seat that if disturbed or a connection is broken that can also set off the airbag fault? Is there a way outside of a workshop of checking what is definitively causing the fault?

Any advice would be super appreciated!

[iampivot]

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.

[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.