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Offline makzimum

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Car at dealers: So far so good.
« on: 15 April 2008, 10:34 »
Dropped my car off at the dealers about 2 hours ago for a service and it's first MOT.

Seeing as it now only has 5 days left on it's warranty I thought I'd see if I could get a few little things sorted before it expires.  Firstly, two of my wheel centre caps were getting white corrosion under the lacquer - similar to the Monza white worms, so I thought I'd see if they could be replaced.  Also, the finish on the plastic spokes on my steering wheel were chipping/peeling a bit so again, wondered if this was covered.

So... got a call 5 min ago and I get 4 new centre caps and a new steering wheel.  And the car failed it's MOT for a constant velocity something-or-other, but again a warranty fix.  Very pleased I took it in this week rather than next!  :smiley:

I've now been wondering about the possibility of the dealer replacing my standard steering wheel for a MFSW, seeing as they are changing it anyway.  Anyone know the relative difference in cost of the parts?  And whether anything else needs to be done/added to retrofit it?
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Offline Steve78

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Re: Car at dealers: So far so good.
« Reply #1 on: 15 April 2008, 10:57 »
Quote from: makzimum on 15 April 2008, 10:34
I've now been wondering about the possibility of the dealer replacing my standard steering wheel for a MFSW, seeing as they are changing it anyway.  Anyone know the relative difference in cost of the parts?  And whether anything else needs to be done/added to retrofit it?

I can't answer your question, but if it's possible to get the MFSW then do it!  I don't know about anyone else, but I find it essential!  :smiley:
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Offline No Golf Clubs at all

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Re: Car at dealers: So far so good.
« Reply #2 on: 15 April 2008, 11:12 »
Steering Control module? Highline Computer? (to get all the functions working?)..sure theres retrofit posts on here for mfsw and probably part numbers....bet the dealer says, can only do a like for like replacement or some other crapola.

Wonder why you need a new steering wheel anyway.
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Re: Car at dealers: So far so good.
« Reply #3 on: 15 April 2008, 11:18 »
Yeah, looks like there are too many complications to retro-fit easily, although I have found some articles on how to do it.

I agree, new steering wheel seems a bit over the top but I'm not complaining!
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« Reply #4 on: 15 April 2008, 11:50 »
Have you asked your dealer to quote retrofit of the mfsw and would they give an allowance towards the total costs? i think others (without checking back) have been charged in the region of £320? for retrofit of the mfsw.
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« Reply #5 on: 15 April 2008, 12:17 »
MFSW not simple but any competent VW dealer should be able to do it.

DIY install here:

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2938601

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