Flappy paddles steering wheel in Tiguan.

**Tiggy1** · 17-03-2013, 07:03 PM

Typical - us poor cousins in Aust/NZ are always last to get the good stuff

I don't think you should have much trouble with the dealer/warranty, given that when I took mine in to dealer recently for service and warranty repair on frt upper strut mounts they didn't even batt an eyelid! The service tech that dropped me downtown after I booked it in actually commented that it was the first of the "Sport" models he‘d seen. Had to explain that I'd had the MFSW with paddles and other mods (including Sport badge) done myself. Goes to show either how ignorant the dealers are, or what a good job I've done of making it appear stock

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**Bambazonke** · 06-04-2013, 02:02 PM

Hi all
Eventually got my paddle shift SW from

Aliexpress.com : Buy VW 3 Spoke Leather Multi Function Steering Wheel Paddle Shift MFSW Golf Jetta Passat Tiguan 35D 419 091 D E74 from Reliable MFSW suppliers on Speed Volkswagen Auto Parts Firm

Matches the original std SW exactly installed it this am in 45 min no need to change airbags wiring harnesses etc Total cost inclusive of postage AUD298.

I followed the VW SOP for removal installation of airbag steering wheel. Definitely disconnect battery before hand. VW also recommend the replacement of the steering wheel bolt which I think is a bit OTT used some Loctite and marked the bolt at 12 o clock position prior to removal as I had no torque wrench to re tighten it to the specified amount. No need to buy special tool to remove bolt. I used a std T55 Torx male socket to remove the bolt.

Very pleased with the mod makes the TIg sooooo much more driveable now even though it is still a diesel!

**nat225** · 06-04-2013, 03:14 PM

would you mind posting your airbag part no? i'd like to check if my airbag from MY11 tiguan is the same, if yes, then looks like they'll have another buyer!

Originally Posted by Bambazonke

Hi all
Eventually got my paddle shift SW from

Aliexpress.com : Buy VW 3 Spoke Leather Multi Function Steering Wheel Paddle Shift MFSW Golf Jetta Passat Tiguan 35D 419 091 D E74 from Reliable MFSW suppliers on Speed Volkswagen Auto Parts Firm

Matches the original std SW exactly installed it this am in 45 min no need to change airbags wiring harnesses etc Total cost inclusive of postage AUD298.

I followed the VW SOP for removal installation of airbag steering wheel. Definitely disconnect battery before hand. VW also recommend the replacement of the steering wheel bolt which I think is a bit OTT used some Loctite and marked the bolt at 12 o clock position prior to removal as I had no torque wrench to re tighten it to the specified amount. No need to buy special tool to remove bolt. I used a std T55 Torx male socket to remove the bolt.

Very pleased with the mod makes the TIg sooooo much more driveable now even though it is still a diesel!

**Bambazonke** · 06-04-2013, 05:21 PM

Sorry I did not take note of the airbag part number but if your 147 is like Aussietig's then you should be ok as my original SW is exactly the same as his old one that is pictured at the beginning of this thread (1T0 419 091 AC74)

**HaywireTig** · 16-04-2013, 07:50 AM

If anyone's interested, I'm selling my MkVI SW w paddles. I cannot be stuffed with the swap anymore... Too busy and lazy. Lol maybe in the future.... See Classified Parts section for details. Thanks.

**Wynnston** · 25-04-2013, 09:57 AM

I did mine the other day. It was very easy. I was obviously paranoid about the airbag part but it came off pretty easily. If you make sure you are well grounded and that you've unplugged the battery then you should be ok. Obviously it still requires common sense so still be cautious. Also make sure when you put the bag module down, make sure the VW emblem (front) is facing up. If it discharges by accident you don't want a projectile.

I couldn't find a mirror so I used the reflection on my glossy cellphone screen. Like what everyone else said, it is much easier with something that allows you to see the clips.

I had a bit of trouble un-clipping one side so I moved over to the other side and as soon as that unclipped the whole thing popped off (not in a bad way). Just be patient.

I just bought the passat/eos/tiguan stock wheel with paddles because I didn't want to change the look too much. It cost me about 300ish delivered (no airbag). The seller did warn me that he's been having a bit of an issue shipping wheels with bags into australia recently, mainly being that they take a bit longer to clear customs.

**ido09s** · 01-05-2013, 01:53 PM

Wynnston, so did you buy the same wheel as Bambazonke?

This is something i really want to do and for the grand total of about $300 its certainly going to make it easier. Especially if the standard airbag works. I have a 2012 model so who knows.....

**tigger73** · 01-05-2013, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by ido09s

Wynnston, so did you buy the same wheel as Bambazonke?

This is something i really want to do and for the grand total of about $300 its certainly going to make it easier. Especially if the standard airbag works. I have a 2012 model so who knows.....

From my experience the airbag is a "dumb" device. One connector with 2 pins to set the thing off.

What is most important is that the attachment fittings and shape are correct for the steering wheel that you have. As long as the airbag attaches to your steering wheel and fits OK you should be fine. I think all the airbags have the same electrical connector - at least the ones I've seen do (same between the round style OEM and flat bottom wheel).

If you don't have to buy a new airbag it saves a lot of hassles.

**ido09s** · 01-05-2013, 08:51 PM

All it needs it power to set it off, correct

That wheel is pretty tempting but i have more important things to spend cash on right now

**Bambazonke** · 02-05-2013, 07:51 AM

Gents
You can buy a second hand SW for around $250 off eBay Germany. The part no is 1t0419091 just look for the new Tiguan SW's with the Tiptronic buttons. (I saw 4 this am) However the postage can be expensive so I chose to buy a brand new one from China that is partly made there as all the electronic components within the wheel still come from the EU like the original SW. Someone else has from the forum has definitely bought a SW from the same seller as me as Mr Hao has listed 2 subsequent buyers to me. The other person was from Argentina. I would also like to know how their purchase and postage went

PS my next mod has just arrived from Germany .... folding mirrors/puddle lights AUD430 landed