MFSW, what do i need to know??

[winrya]

Hi Guys,

I'm thinking of buying a MFSW for my GTI.  Its a 2005 with the version B RNS-510 sat nav.  If i buy one, how easy is it to fit and do i need any new wiring?

I'd appreciate some knowledge from those who are in the know as I've had a bit of a search around the forums but need some concise facts.

Cheers,

Ryan

[vRStu]

Fitting should be a doddle.

Airbag wiring loom should be the only wiring you need.

Might need a new steering controller depending on what's currently installed.

[winrya]

Thanks for the reply. What's involved in changing the steering controller and what kind of
cost is the part. Also, does the mfsw need coding before the buttons
will work?

Cheers

Ryan

[danishmkvgti]

You need the steering wheel off to get to the Control box, and a bit of coding might be expected 

[vRStu]

Steering wheel controllers are circa £100 - £115.

Do you have CC or Highline at the moment?

[Gti Jal]

Have a look at this.

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

[edd666999]

PM mortygttdi, he has the low down and the know how. He fits them for you too for a good price if im thinking of the right guy!

[winrya]

Steering wheel controllers are circa £100 - £115.

Do you have CC or Highline at the moment?

I have cruise control but not the highline computer.  I had the cruise retrofitted at a vw dealer soon after i purchased the car

[vRStu]

It's not a 100% infallible supposition but in many cases if you have CC and or Highline you have a good chance of having the correct steering controller for MFSW.

[winrya]

It's not a 100% infallible supposition but in many cases if you have CC and or Highline you have a good chance of having the correct steering controller for MFSW.

I remember the dealer had to order a cable as the cruise wasnt plug and play on my gti as it is one of the earlier models?  Don't know if they were refering to the steering controller?

Thanks for the replies

[vRStu]

I guess yours is earlier than mid 2005 ish then.  The wire runs from the steering controller to the bulkhead panel.

[JPC]

I'm selling my gti steering wheel with mf soon. I also will be selling the steering wheel controller which I bought 3 months ago for like 140 quid! Argh!

[winrya]

I guess yours is earlier than mid 2005 ish then.  The wire runs from the steering controller to the bulkhead panel.

June 2005 mate.  So this wire is nothing to do with the steering controller then?

[winrya]

I'm selling my gti steering wheel with mf soon. I also will be selling the steering wheel controller which I bought 3 months ago for like 140 quid! Argh!

How much are you looking for ££?

I've noticed some mk6 wheels on ebay and getting very tempted 

I can't stop finding new things to buy for this car

[vRStu]

I guess yours is earlier than mid 2005 ish then.  The wire runs from the steering controller to the bulkhead panel.

June 2005 mate.  So this wire is nothing to do with the steering controller then?

It connects the CC stalk to the ECU via the steering controller.