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What Did You Do to Your TDI Today?
- Thread starter Saabstory
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85RedGolf2.5
Go Kart Champion
Hopefully it isn't an HPFP...
Tylaughter
Ready to race!
Steering wheel swap!
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Steering wheel swap!
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How difficult was this?
Is the airbag different to stock steering wheel? and did you need a module or anything? And any warning lights? Thanks
Saabstory
.:R32 OG Member # 002
I am not the poster you quoted, but I'll be nice and answer anyway 
You'll need a new wheel, the correct airbag to go with it, and the correct harness for the type of airbag you get.
There are dozens of threads over on TDIClub on the swap; with all the info you need including part numbers for most of it. :thumbsup:
Not very. Once you have all the parts necessary it takes about 20 minutes...
Yes, if you have the round TDI style wheel with steering wheel controls. If you have the base model plastic wheel then it's the same airbag as the GTI style wheel.
If you have a TDI already, and/or you already have steering wheel controls, then no. If you have a base model Golf/Jetta then yes. For you guys overseas, I believe it will work if you have the highline MFD? The half MFD will not work properly and you'll need a new module. I can't guarantee that, but I am pretty sure it is accurate.
As long as you don't screw something up, no.
You'll need a new wheel, the correct airbag to go with it, and the correct harness for the type of airbag you get.
There are dozens of threads over on TDIClub on the swap; with all the info you need including part numbers for most of it. :thumbsup:
Tylaughter
Ready to race!
I am not the poster you quoted, but I'll be nice and answer anyway
Not very. Once you have all the parts necessary it takes about 20 minutes...
Yes, if you have the round TDI style wheel with steering wheel controls. If you have the base model plastic wheel then it's the same airbag as the GTI style wheel.
If you have a TDI already, and/or you already have steering wheel controls, then no. If you have a base model Golf/Jetta then yes. For you guys overseas, I believe it will work if you have the highline MFD? The half MFD will not work properly and you'll need a new module. I can't guarantee that, but I am pretty sure it is accurate.
As long as you don't screw something up, no.
You'll need a new wheel, the correct airbag to go with it, and the correct harness for the type of airbag you get.
There are dozens of threads over on TDIClub on the swap; with all the info you need including part numbers for most of it. :thumbsup:
Thanks for putting in the work for me! All his responses are correct according to my experience.
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laxmonstar
Passed Driver's Ed
I've done this, it is super easy. You do need a GTI airbag, the TDI one will not fit. All you need is a 12mm triple square bit and flat head.
Saabstory
.:R32 OG Member # 002
But he is in London and driving a 1.4 TSI. Not sure what wheel or electronics he has over there.
laxmonstar
Passed Driver's Ed
But he is in London and driving a 1.4 TSI. Not sure what wheel or electronics he has over there.
Indeed. Still gonna need that triple square though..
True; I was actually referring to whether the airbags were compatible (no idea which one is in a 1.4 TSI
Hey sorry for taking so long to reply.
I asked in the TDI thread because I think the TSI has the same steering wheel?
If I was able to reuse the airbag then that would be brilliant as it would save me a few hundred quid, but I wouldn't mind buying one with one already.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Volks...ts_SM&fits=Plat_Gen:MK+VI&hash=item2c74c56a98
Something like that, seems 'reasonably' priced?
Im a little relucatant to be messing around with the steering wheel though, as I don't really have a clue what I'm doing... something could go badly wrong!!
Thanks for all your help by the way!