4 spoke MFSW swap to 3 spoke paddle shift - what do I need?

[WozRS6]

Hi guys,

I have a 3 spoke paddle shift RS6 wheel I want to swap for my dated 4 spoke MFSW. I'm going to be getting it done but could do with your help.

Is it a big job?
What do I need?
Do I need to purchase anything else?
Any horn, fixing, wiring etc that I need to know about?

This is the wheel I am putting on -

http://s550.photobucket.com/user/witwer ... l.jpg.html

Help would be much appreciated:)

Thanks
Warwick

[Shoppinit]

Just a Vagcom since you're going from hi-spec to base model spec.

[WozRS6]

Thanks. So will the paddles be fully functional too? No airbag issues or anything?

[Shoppinit]

You will be able to code the slip ring for the paddles. Airbag is the same, IIRC. Should be fairly straightforward.

[WozRS6]

That's good to know. Thanks very much for the info buddy.

[chunky79]

Didn't Amar do this? Thought he needed extra parts (more than just the steering wheel)?
Either way, I don't blame you for swapping it. I take it you'd had enough of bringing your food back up every time you sat in the car?

[chunky79]

This is from Amars MFSW thread -

Dunc, you can have the other 40k mile one, bloke is in Brum. I'll send you the details if you want. I also picked up a new steering wheel badge from Audi, it cost £30!! The parts guy couldn't believe it, they said it was £25 but then slapped VAT on there. I hate it when people quote plus VAT. Just waiting on my slip ring and a connector plug and I can get this bad boy on. Not had a lot of interest in the four spoke!

He mentioned a ew slip ring and connector plug. Grizz said there was only 1 slip ring on etka for both 3 spoke wheel and the poverty spec 4 spoke though. Don't know what the connector plug is?

[Shoppinit]

Hmmm. There are a few different part numbers for the slip rings.

1J0 959 654 AL for the MFSW.
1J0 959 654 M for the 3 Spoke.

Maybe my recollection that the MSFW one can do both is false. You might need a 3 spoke slip ring.

[Shoppinit]

I think all the information you need is here:

viewtopic.php?t=96142

and here:

viewtopic.php?t=67012

I think I was thinking of the control module relay which the 3 spoke doesn't use.

[WozRS6]

Hi guys,

Thanks for this. Seems like a massive headache!?
I don't know where to start really. I'm going on a a long trip in the car mid May time and I want to get this done but it's not looking good.

Where I can take it once I have the parts is another matter.

There is a slip ring (used) on eBay from a parts seller in Germany for £115. What do you reckon?

Forgive me, I'm hopeless from a mechanical standpoint

And yes Chunky, id had enough of throwing up all over the dash haha

[bam_bam]

If you're going from the 4 spoke to the 3 spoke you'll have to give up wearing tartan slippers and pipe smoking.
Visit these guys http://hazzydayz.com/

[WozRS6]

I've already taken them to the charity Shop
Thanks. Nothing on there though currently.

[bam_bam]

Where I can take it once I have the parts is another matter.

Errrm, take it to these guys. Hazydayz.

[Mark-RS]

So 4 spoke does not have paddle shift ? Did I see that correctly ? Only base model has paddles ?

[Golfather]

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