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MFSW with Paddles retrofit..........COMPLETED AND WORKING!!!!!
« on: April 18, 2010, 07:15:56 pm »
Hi all,

Need some advice on wether its possible to fit the MFSW with paddles to a DSG car with standard  steering wheel and at what cost for retrofit.

What modifications/coding are needed for the retrofit so I can link up my new RNS510 to it?

Any advice and coments welcome.

Lee. :smiley:
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Re: MFSW with Paddles retrofit
« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2010, 10:10:01 pm »
BUMP!
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Re: MFSW with Paddles retrofit
« Reply #2 on: April 19, 2010, 09:06:01 am »
It's definitely possible to do the retrofit, but it's not one for the faint hearted...

This is from a US forum so part numbers may be different but it should give you an idea of what is required to do the actual retrofit.

A MFSW can be picked up from eBay for about £200 but the other bits (slip ring, airbag harness, controller, etc.) will be also have to be sourced and I'm not sure about exact pricing on those...
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Re: MFSW with Paddles retrofit
« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2010, 02:53:29 pm »
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Thanks for the link mate already had alook at that post,just trying to find what  parts are needed to do this retrofit.

BTW my car is a 2008 gt sport with dsg,midline but newly aquired RNS510.
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Re: MFSW with Paddles retrofit
« Reply #4 on: April 20, 2010, 12:13:41 am »
As far as I know, DSG cars are only in need of the buttons. The wiring should be there, but not sure if that only applies to GTIs.
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Re: MFSW with Paddles retrofit
« Reply #5 on: April 20, 2010, 08:35:10 am »
How would I know if I have the right module for the MSFW and paddles?

Can I access it by Vagcom by any chance.

Thanks for the replies but keep them coming please.

lee. :congrats:
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Re: MFSW with Paddles retrofit
« Reply #6 on: April 20, 2010, 09:29:24 am »
Quote from: gtlee on April 20, 2010, 08:35:10 am
How would I know if I have the right module for the MSFW and paddles?

Can I access it by Vagcom by any chance.

Thanks for the replies but keep them coming please.

lee. :congrats:

D'oh I must've missed that you had DSG in your original post... sorry!

When you say you have a "standard steering wheel" I take it you still have the paddles?  If so then as I understand it you will have everything you need other than the button panels.

That sounds like a win but in actuality getting just the buttons isn't the easiest of tasks.  Dealers want about £90 for each side!  If you're lucky you'll be able to source a set from eBay (German listings are your best bet) but it's not an easy task.  Richn83 was looking at getting some as a Group Buy -- might be worth seeing how he's getting on as it's been quiet on that front for a while.

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Re: MFSW with Paddles retrofit
« Reply #7 on: April 20, 2010, 10:10:44 am »
As Damien says if you have the paddles then you will already have the right controller, and slip-ring for the MF buttons, I dont think they were standard on the GT (correct me if im wrong) did yours come with the paddles?

Not had much luck on finding someone with a group of buttons yet, the previous guy hasnt responded to my emails.  I have been keeping an eye out for some more coming up but no luck as yet.  :sad1: 

Lee if you go post up on the group buy thread I started I will post once I find a good reasonably priced source!  :happy2:
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Re: MFSW with Paddles retrofit
« Reply #8 on: April 20, 2010, 10:25:27 am »
I don't have paddles on my steering wheel,probably not the right controller module either.
How much is controller if mine is not suitable? will have a look in that group buy.
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Re: MFSW with Paddles retrofit
« Reply #9 on: April 20, 2010, 10:38:38 am »
I havent looked into the cost and work involved in replacing the slip-ring and controleer as I have the paddles, I know that JPC put a MFSW in his GT TDI, not sure if he did a write up on it, some of the links below might help you figure it out....
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,12402.0.html  you should be able to get the part number off the steerign wheel control module.

This thread might also be useful....
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,1410.0.html





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Re: MFSW with Paddles retrofit
« Reply #10 on: April 20, 2010, 01:34:22 pm »
Richn83

Thanks for the info above had a read just now,gona have a good think if its worth the hassle.
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Re: MFSW with Paddles retrofit
« Reply #11 on: April 20, 2010, 01:53:44 pm »
No problem, it does seem like a lot of hassle, it maybe a good long term project, if you figure out the part-numbers and just see what comes up in the for sale section and ebay get a bit cheap here and  there.  Glad your enjoying your RNS510 though, they really are top!  :jumpmove:
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Re: MFSW with Paddles retrofit
« Reply #12 on: April 20, 2010, 08:38:40 pm »
Your best bet maybe to get a new steering wheel with paddles. They come up once in a blue moon.
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Re: MFSW with Paddles retrofit
« Reply #13 on: April 20, 2010, 08:49:20 pm »
Nasir

It seems I might have to keep an eye out on fleabay, I wonder how much they are at the stealers.
Might have to get friendly with the parts man then! :grin:
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Re: MFSW with Paddles retrofit
« Reply #14 on: April 21, 2010, 05:42:11 pm »
Yep that's the best bet. There was someone selling one just a couple of months ago on the forum. Why not put up a wanted post?
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