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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Live in Hope on 24 April 2009, 18:54

Title: retro fit paddle shift steering wheel to DSG!
Post by: Live in Hope on 24 April 2009, 18:54
HI everyone,

Can you put a multi function steering wheel with paddles on a car that has DSG and get the paddles to work the gear shift?

Has anyone done this?

Any help greatly appriciated :laugh:
Title: Re: retro fit paddle shift steering wheel to DSG!
Post by: Jayy on 24 April 2009, 19:18
if the cars already dsg, you shouldnt have a problem, just plugs, maybe some vag com,

if the cars a manual, then no, as far as i know, theres way to much to do, e.g. a dsg gear box etc
Title: Re: retro fit paddle shift steering wheel to DSG!
Post by: Live in Hope on 24 April 2009, 19:27
Car is a 2.0 td DSG sport.
Title: Re: retro fit paddle shift steering wheel to DSG!
Post by: bacillus on 24 April 2009, 19:31
It can be done but you'll probably need to change some parts and "vcds" the new wheel.
Title: Re: retro fit paddle shift steering wheel to DSG!
Post by: kingbilly on 24 April 2009, 22:19
I have an 05 plate DSG and according to my local dealer a retro fit is not possible as the car rolled off the production line with different wiring from that of a factory fitted paddle shift steering wheel.

However, if anyone knows of a dealer who can perform this change I would love to know.
Title: Re: retro fit paddle shift steering wheel to DSG!
Post by: Live in Hope on 25 April 2009, 09:07
Quote from: bacillus on 24 April 2009, 19:31
It can be done but you'll probably need to change some parts and "vcds" the new wheel.

HI, what parts? and what is vcds?
Title: Re: retro fit paddle shift steering wheel to DSG!
Post by: bacillus on 25 April 2009, 11:33
This post although not steering wheel with paddles specific will give you some idea on what's involved and the steering wheel controller number required.


http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/p/156872/1048510.aspx#1048510
Title: Re: retro fit paddle shift steering wheel to DSG!
Post by: 2007GTI on 25 April 2009, 11:42
to: live in hope, I really wouldn't bother.  its a fun option, but I've hardly used mine in 3 years, so considering the time/hassle/money to retro fit, its personally not worth it.
get a engine mod or something to give you more power, money better spent in my opinion.
Title: Re: retro fit paddle shift steering wheel to DSG!
Post by: Live in Hope on 26 April 2009, 00:05
Quote from: 2007GTI on 25 April 2009, 11:42
to: live in hope, I really wouldn't bother.  its a fun option, but I've hardly used mine in 3 years, so considering the time/hassle/money to retro fit, its personally not worth it.
get a engine mod or something to give you more power, money better spent in my opinion.


HI, It's booked in for a remap :grin: