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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: CocoPops on 21 October 2008, 20:37

Title: MFSW gubbins...
Post by: CocoPops on 21 October 2008, 20:37
Right,

I've got a non MFSW in my Ed30...
I've just won a MFSW (standard GTI) on ebay...

So can I just swap the bits with buttons into my steering wheel or do I need to swap the whole steering wheel over?
Title: Re: MFSW gubbins...
Post by: SteveP on 21 October 2008, 20:39
This should help - http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2938601  :smiley:
Title: Re: MFSW gubbins...
Post by: CocoPops on 21 October 2008, 20:42
hmmm, bit more involved than I thought it would be lol!

How would I know if I already have the right circuit board etc...
vrStu added CC to my car without changing any circuit boards... is that an indication?
Title: Re: MFSW gubbins...
Post by: 182_blue on 21 October 2008, 20:42
Did you know it was going to be that complicated Coco  :sad:
Title: Re: MFSW gubbins...
Post by: Saint Steve on 21 October 2008, 20:43
Pm vRStu (stu), he would be the best person to Put that question to. If it isnt, stick it on Ebay and with the winnings get a Ed30 multiwheel to keep it looking Factory  :wink: Its a cake walk to remove the wheel but to the Wire in behind the airbag etc might be a tough one.
Title: Re: MFSW gubbins...
Post by: Hurdy on 21 October 2008, 20:43
If you have to change the wheel, then you'll lose the red stitching too!!

I'm presuming that both wheels are off a manual too ?
Title: Re: MFSW gubbins...
Post by: TagnuT on 21 October 2008, 21:00
I'm pretty sure that the newer cars have the comfort module that controls the mfsw.
I asked at the dealer and they wanted £80 EACH for the two buttons! :shocked:
Title: Re: MFSW gubbins...
Post by: CocoPops on 21 October 2008, 21:11
See, I was thinking that the buttons are movable onto my wheel...
(http://img.skitch.com/20081021-c3sni9nn2cgpc1k2ge26b6k7bi.jpg)

(screws highlighted)
Title: Re: MFSW gubbins...
Post by: 182_blue on 21 October 2008, 21:22
whats the normal wheel look like ? (without MFSW)
Title: Re: MFSW gubbins...
Post by: CocoPops on 21 October 2008, 21:24
The same... but with the "blank" bits instead of the button bits...
I would imagine that for cost savings, there is only 1 wheel casting (the metal bit) and then they share as many parts between each wheel as they can etc.

Hence I'm hoping to swap my "blank" bits for the button bits etc to keep my wheel.
Title: Re: MFSW gubbins...
Post by: 182_blue on 21 October 2008, 21:35
i would say possibly then, do you have all the electrical bits too
Title: Re: MFSW gubbins...
Post by: DaveN on 21 October 2008, 21:52
I have DSG with paddles and it was just a case of removing the airbag and swapping the controls over to my current wheel. If you dont have paddles then there can be issues with the version of steering wheel control unit.

Dave N
Title: Re: MFSW gubbins...
Post by: CocoPops on 21 October 2008, 21:53
See, the buttons do come out....
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s2/maloosheck/IMG_3326.jpg)

So "should" be able to swap them into my steering wheel.
Title: Re: MFSW gubbins...
Post by: mrlapou on 22 October 2008, 09:13
Back of the non MFSW may not have cut outs for DSG paddles.
Air bag wiring loom may not have additional connector for the buttons.
Title: Re: MFSW gubbins...
Post by: R32UK on 22 October 2008, 09:58
Why do they have different buttons??? Have i missed something :huh:
Title: Re: MFSW gubbins...
Post by: CocoPops on 22 October 2008, 12:03
Mine is a Manual car, so do not have worry about cut outs for flappy paddles... only interested in the audio controls.

Hence I'm thinking it "should" be a straight forward swap of switch/button gear into my wheel in place of "blanks"
Title: Re: MFSW gubbins...
Post by: DaveN on 22 October 2008, 12:17
You may need VAG_COM to change the wheel profile to indicate there are buttons present seeing as it does not have paddles. If paddles are present the control unit is already enabled for button input.

Dave N
Title: Re: MFSW gubbins...
Post by: finlayjacobin on 22 October 2008, 18:31
Hey Cocopops, you have  high or mid line comp?
I want to do this too, but I only have mid, manual Gti non ed30.
Are these parts expensive from dealers, maybe you could make a note of the part nos for me?
Title: Re: MFSW gubbins...
Post by: TagnuT on 22 October 2008, 20:49
I'm sure that some guy did it on the UK-Mkivs site. He listed all the parts and procedures.

Here it is:-

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/p/156872/1035225.aspx#1035225
Title: Re: MFSW gubbins...
Post by: CocoPops on 22 October 2008, 21:03
It looks like... fingers crossed, that I just need a new airbag loom (small lead) and I should be good to go....

Will report back...

Oh and to finlay.. I have a Manual Ed30 with Highline.
Title: Re: MFSW gubbins...
Post by: vRStu on 22 October 2008, 22:57
If you 'bottle it' Lee then gimme a shout and I'll do it for you.

Do you need the P/N for the airbag loom?