Flappy paddles steering wheel in Tiguan.

[aussietig]

Yeah so the million dollar question is are the various revisions compatible. The wheel I've got is brand new - date stamp is 05/2012. Do you know what the airbag has to be compatible with? i.e. what bit is it talking to and what is going to throw up a fault?

I've had a look at the wheel and there's a 5 pin plug in the base of the steering wheel (that the wiring harness from the airbag goes into) and the other cables from the multi-function buttons end up around here as well. Is this just a connector for all the cables to feed back further down the steering column or is there some "smarts" under the bit of black plastic?

At the end of the day all I ned to know is do I get an airbag to match the electronics of my Tig or to match the electrics of the steering wheel?

I'm guessing there's revision numbers for a reason... any idea how to find out what the various updates/changes would be and then if there's any compatibility issues.

Local VW spare parts guy has everything tied back to a VIN so that really doesn't help that much.

If it was me ... I'd get the airbag that has the similar manufacture date as the wheel. That's just the most logical answer.
So suggest you ask sellers the manufacture date of each airbag revision they're selling.

Suggest you study the pics again in my first post. I had a D version airbag and was supplied a A version wiring harness.
But I didn't end up using the A version wiring harness supplied and used my own.

Now based on logic again and go through the pics in this thread again, Ryan R mentioned his airbag clip was different to mine.

So it is possible that's just what the revisions in the airbag part numbers reflect.


More importantly, I think you need to have the right SWCM. Again look at my first post for the part number.
I would hazard a guess, that you need one at least the same or if not higher than me in the last letters.

The million dollar questions here are:
What MY is your Tig?
Do you have white MFD and multi-function buttons on your existing SW?


But post up your SWCM part number (once you find it using VCDS) and I can give you an opinion on that while you're still undecided about the airbag.

[Dr freedom]

I was looking at a sirocco flat bottom wheel yesterday.
I think it would also fit.. can anyone confirm?

[tigger73]

I was looking at a sirocco flat bottom wheel yesterday.
I think it would also fit.. can anyone confirm?

I'm pretty sure it would fit as a lot of the Mk6 steering wheels are advertised to fit scirocco's too. From recent experience if you can try and get the wheel and airbag together (though a lot of ebay sellers sell them separately).

The other thing is make sure the steering wheel has got flappy paddles otherwise it's a pointless exercise.

[tigger73]

Tigger.. Where did you get the wheel from? Do you know if they have anymore?

I got mine from this seller - ccc2_123. At the moment he's selling a GTI wheel without paddles:

OEM VW Golf, Scirocco , Steering Wheel NICE | eBay

The guy says he's from Germany but the shipment actually came from Romania. Though I didn't have any problems - item was sent with tracking and took about 2 weeks to arrive. Only thing is I have to find an airbag now...

[aussietig]

The guy says he's from Germany but the shipment actually came from Romania. Though I didn't have any problems - item was sent with tracking and took about 2 weeks to arrive. Only thing is I have to find an airbag now...

Well if you look at my first post again, that is the guy I bought mine from and recommended people to contact.

At the time, he didn't list any airbags on eBay and I just asked him.

So you sure he can't supply an airbag? Doesn't hurt to ask if you never did.

[philsan]

Hi all
re the purchasing of a mfsw with paddles for your tig[those with dsg]
I cannot speak highly enough of my dealings with "sarj" of Autoteile of Coventry in the U.K.
Sarj went above and byond the call of duty to get a mfsw with paddles to me.Initially there was aproblem with the first shipping company who temporarily lost my consignm,ent and then they refused to ship it due to the airbag.
At additional cost to him Sarj went and picked up my wheel and resent it airbag included and it was here at my door within 8 days.
A nice brand new "R" genuine wheel.I was wrapped!
So if any of you are contemplating this retrofit contact sarj@uvw.uk.com. I am amazed at his excellent service.
A very nice and honest bloke to boot.
REgards Phil

[philsan]

Hi again
Re the above post.
If any perth fellas wont to do this retrofit, again I cant speak highly enough of Joe and Phil at Elite Euro in Perth.
I took the wheel up to them the day after I received my wheel just to show them,and Phil's response was "do you want us to fit it now"
This was at 2.40pm in the afternoon and by 3.25pm I was driving out the door with the mfsw all fitted and coded up.
Wonderful service from these two guys.Their enthusiasm to please the customer just amazes me.I wil not be going anywhere else for work on my Tig.Just the last week they did my 15000k service at a cost much cheaper than the stealership price.
Phil

[99Reza]

How much does the flappy wheels cost you?

[philsan]

The mfsw with paddles was approx 425 gbp[british pounds] plus shipping.Equates to about $700 Aust. for wheel only.
You would have to contact the seller for the latest prices as the dollar fluctuates daily.
Phil

[tigger73]

I managed to pick mine up for $475 + $50 shipping so $525 landed for a Type R steering wheel with flappy paddles (no airbag). I think I've got the airbag bit nailed (finally). From what I can gather the part number for the airbag is 5k0 880 201 (as per Aussietig's photos) and the last letter which may be anything from A to Q is date related - later build dates having a later letter.

The main difference as far as I can tell is in the connection cable which may or may not be supplied with the airbag and this can be either for multi-function wheels or standard (no-buttons) entry level Golf steering wheels. However from various other posts the connection cable from the Tig will do the job nicely so all you need to get is the multi-function wheel with (DSG) paddles and the airbag. If you can get the bits together you'll save on shipping. There are a few sellers out there that sell steering wheels with airbags - just have to wait for one that comes up with flappy paddles.

As for airbags there are a few sellers out there - though as it's an airbag and a safety item probably something you want to be certain is 100%. Prices range from around $250 to $400 or so shipped.

I'll post the result here once I get my airbag and have it fitted.