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Just ordered my stalk and lower cowl (8PO 953 513 F 9B9 and 8PO 953 512 A 6PS) as I have mfsw I believe that my 58 plate A3 will not need a new slip ring or steering wheel control module (swcm)?
The parts were £65 + vat with a bit of discount. Dealer qoted £379 for supply and fit. Doesn't look too bad and it will definately help pay back the cost of the VDS cable
I have looked at several posts on here and believe that I am now ready to go!
A few quick questions really which I'm unsure of:-
1) So long as I disconnect the battery and turn the ignition to the on position and press the brake pedal, is there any thing else I should be warey of.
2) I'm not too sure about the slip ring, having looked at Nigels comments below
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Presumably, when the steering wheel has been removed it will show the slip ring. Where should the tape go to stop the slip ring moving and will the slip ring then just pull off the column. Is there a particular way for it to go back on. Any further detailed help would be great just so I know what I'm letting myself into.
3) I know you have to take the steering wheel control module off, I've had a read through elsawin and understand about putting the 2.3 mm drill in the hole and unclipping the clip at the back, but does this then remove the whole of the swcm or does this allow for just the circuit board to be released. Will the security seal be broken this way and should I worry about this.
I have VDS to re code and think I'm happy with this.
Any other info that others may have would be great.
Thanks
2008 A3 cabriolet TDI S-Line
The parts were £65 + vat with a bit of discount. Dealer qoted £379 for supply and fit. Doesn't look too bad and it will definately help pay back the cost of the VDS cable
I have looked at several posts on here and believe that I am now ready to go!
A few quick questions really which I'm unsure of:-
1) So long as I disconnect the battery and turn the ignition to the on position and press the brake pedal, is there any thing else I should be warey of.
2) I'm not too sure about the slip ring, having looked at Nigels comments below
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I would seriously suggest you get the proper 14mm 12 slotted torx head for the 8P as if you screw the head up on that then you are well & truly fecked, its only a small price to pay at halfords & you can get a whole set which actually also has the 12mm one for the seats should you ever do the bluetooth install which goes under the seat.
You need to remove the wheel anyway to check the part number of your steering wheel control module, I suspect its probably ok to use that one for the cruise, but do take it apart & check 1st, when taking the top cover of be careful not to break the little retaining clips at the top that holds the top & bottom covers together around the steering column, me & Matt did this, I repaired mine, he glued his in place(yeehaaa boy, lol, lol, sorry matt had to) anyway patients & time.
Make sure you straighten your wheels, before anything else, then also make sure the centre column thread has a centre mark which also matches up with a centre mark on the steering wheel, it should already have one u will see, if hasnt mark the column thread & the wheel with a stanley knife lightly so you know which position to put the wheel in when reinstalling.
When wheel has been removed, put some tape on the slip ring so it doesnt move cause this is VERY VERY IMPORTANT it remains in the same place when reinstalled, then take it of, but make sure it doesnt move whatsoever when removed from the column.
Also note the module has a certain way of coming of, dont try & prize it of as it wont budge, it must be released from the front by inserting a long thin screwdriver & I mean thin or a thin peice of metal say coat hanger, PATIENTS HERE AS IT DOES **** YOU OF if you dont know how to, at the rear is also a clip you can push in to release the module at the rear so then it drops down & out, bright torch & patients needed.
Rest should be simple to work out to be honest as fit the cruise & then reverse of removal.
Presumably, when the steering wheel has been removed it will show the slip ring. Where should the tape go to stop the slip ring moving and will the slip ring then just pull off the column. Is there a particular way for it to go back on. Any further detailed help would be great just so I know what I'm letting myself into.
3) I know you have to take the steering wheel control module off, I've had a read through elsawin and understand about putting the 2.3 mm drill in the hole and unclipping the clip at the back, but does this then remove the whole of the swcm or does this allow for just the circuit board to be released. Will the security seal be broken this way and should I worry about this.
I have VDS to re code and think I'm happy with this.
Any other info that others may have would be great.
Thanks
2008 A3 cabriolet TDI S-Line