Steering Wheel Controll Replacement (Left-hand side)

[Hiran Gadhia]

Hi guys,

New member here as I only just picked up my 2013 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sport yesterday.

I noticed today that the left-hand side steering wheel Menu Multifunction button is not working correctly and has to be pressed really hard in order to work.

Is it possible to replace just the left-hand side controll?

 

[vinvinian]

Give it a short squirt of wd40

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[Hiran Gadhia]

Give it a short squirt of wd40

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I'll give that a try, but I think some debris has got behind the button as I can see some white sand particles around the side of it.

 

[NHN]

Strip module & clean, do not use wd40 on that area, that's not a wise move.

 

[Rob2k68]

Yes it's possible - my process would be to remove the air bag then the black trim ring which can take a little persuasion the switches can then be replaced.

 

[Hiran Gadhia]

Yes it's possible - my process would be to remove the air bag then the black trim ring which can take a little persuasion the switches can then be replaced.

Thanks for the reply guys.

Is there a tutorial/walkthrough which shows how to remove the airbag etc?

 

[Rob2k68]

Thanks for the reply guys.

Is there a tutorial/walkthrough which shows how to remove the airbag etc?

There are pictures somewhere I put some up when I changed my DSG paddles also posted pics on air bag removal on a steering wheel removal thread. Can't look now so try the search facility in the meantime.

 

[Hiran Gadhia]

There are pictures somewhere I put some up when I changed my DSG paddles also posted pics on air bag removal on a steering wheel removal thread. Can't look now so try the search facility in the meantime.

Ok thanks very much .. I'll try the search to see what I can find.

 

[Rob2k68]

Ok thanks very much .. I'll try the search to see what I can find.

To remove the air bag disconnect battery first then this ...

http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/s3-airbag-removal-help.297597/#post-2862624

To remove the bezel and switches it helps to have some decent plastic pry tools you need to get under the switch with a 'Y' shaped one and gently lever it out. It's this ball you need to pry out of a socket in the steering wheel foam ......