Steering wheel swap

[b3oty]

Hi,

I've read several posts on swapping steering wheels, but I can find the answer to my specific question.

I have 2019 euro 6 Trendline with the basic plastic steering wheel with no buttons, but I do have the ACC on the stalk.

I would like to know if I can do a straight simple swap for a wheel from a Mk7 Golf and have the airbag, horn and ACC on the stalk continue to work normally? (I'm not bothered about the buttons on the replacement wheel working, they can be just for show)

Photo below of the type of wheel I'm looking at (it has ACC buttons on it, but I'm hoping I can continue to use the buttons on the stalk instead)

Any help appreciated

 

[Ads_Essex]

It sounds like you’re effectively swapping over a wheel for a wheel, regardless of the electrics on the stalk, so I can’t see a problem with what you’re proposing.

Just swap out the trims so you get the blank steering wheel trim from the Trendline
and your old wheel gets the buttons + wiring from the Golf, and sell it on.

Welcome to the forum!

 

[b3oty]

It sounds like you’re effectively swapping over a wheel for a wheel, regardless of the electrics on the stalk, so I can’t see a problem with what you’re proposing.

Just swap out the trims so you get the blank steering wheel trim from the Trendline
and your old wheel gets the buttons + wiring from the Golf, and sell it on.

Welcome to the forum!

Thanks for the welcome and for your answer.

I agree that it seems like a simple swap and I hope it is, but I got the impression from another post on here that trying to use a wheel with ACC buttons would be problematic if fitted to a van with ACC controls on the stalk.

I don't believe I could swap anything besides the airbag from my current wheel as it looks like one moulded piece, so I would have to keep the buttons on the replacement wheel purely for show (photo of my wheel below)

 

[Ads_Essex]

Thanks for the welcome and for your answer.

I agree that it seems like a simple swap and I hope it is, but I got the impression from another post on here that trying to use a wheel with ACC buttons would be problematic if fitted to a van with ACC controls on the stalk.

I don't believe I could swap anything besides the airbag from my current wheel as it looks like one moulded piece, so I would have to keep the buttons on the replacement wheel purely for show (photo of my wheel below)

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I’m sure I’ve seen a post on here where someone with Trendline said that the blank parts was a trim.

 

[b3oty]

I’m sure I’ve seen a post on here where someone with Trendline said they the blank parts was a trim.

It doesn't look like it to me and I'd rather have the buttons as they look better anyway.

 

[Ads_Essex]

Getting buttons coded isn’t impossible, even if you just fit Euro5 buttons so it’s all headunit related and not cruise-control.

You’ve probably seen it here:

[Guide] Fitting a steering wheel

I’ve been thinking about the flat bottom mod for a while so thought I’d write a how to for anyone else that is interested. The reasons I like it are: Vanity (Flat bottom steering wheels are cool) DSG paddles Fuel Economy (we’ll get to that later) It’s easier to turn a flat bottom and it fits...

www.t6forum.com

Also, if you’re going for looks only, I’d definitely go round and not kidney shaped (just make sure your replacement wheel comes with the airbag, as there are two types depending on the shape / hooks)

 

[b3oty]

Getting buttons coded isn’t impossible, even if you just fit Euro5 buttons so it’s all headunit related and not cruise-control.

You’ve probably seen it here:

[Guide] Fitting a steering wheel

I’ve been thinking about the flat bottom mod for a while so thought I’d write a how to for anyone else that is interested. The reasons I like it are: Vanity (Flat bottom steering wheels are cool) DSG paddles Fuel Economy (we’ll get to that later) It’s easier to turn a flat bottom and it fits...

www.t6forum.com

I have seen that post thank you. But I'm not bothered about the buttons working, just the airbag, horn and ACC on the stalk.

Also, if you’re going for looks only, I’d definitely go round and not kidney shaped (just make sure your replacement wheel comes with the airbag, as there are two types depending on the shape / hooks)

I'm happy with the kidney shaped airbag to be honest. It is for looks, but mainly for a better feel than the horrible standard plastic.

 

[Ads_Essex]

this button blank is what I was getting at:

VW GOLF 7 Steering Wheel BEZEL TRIM INSERT T5 T6 CADDY GLOSS BLACK | eBay

THIS INSERT FITS VARIOUS FLAT BOTTOM VW STEERING WHEELS of VW GOLF 7, SCIROCCO, TRANSPORTER T5 / T6, CADDY, JETTA, PASSAT. STEERING WHEEL TRIM -GLOSS BLACK. FOR SALE IS THE TRIM ONLY, EXACTLY AS PER PHOTOS.

www.ebay.co.uk

Or this pattern part:

Gloss Black Steering Wheel Trim for VW Transporter T6 Golf e.t.c UK | eBay

Transporter / Caravelle T6 ( mid-2015 until mid-2019). Fits all VW's with the steering wheel type in the photo, such as New Gloss Black Steering Wheel Trim. Fitting: Always apply heat when fitting for best results and ensure you have cleaned contaminants with a suitable degreaser from the...

www.ebay.co.uk

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How much for that wheel + airbag, out of curiosity?

 

[b3oty]

Just to update now I've done the swap. It was simple and looks/feels so much better

 

[Baz2366]

Hello mate, I have the same basic wheel and was looking at doing the same thing, it really does look so much better, can you give me any pointers, where did you get the wheel from, how much, time to fit ect, would love to do this on mine.

 

[b3oty]

Hello mate, I have the same basic wheel and was looking at doing the same thing, it really does look so much better, can you give me any pointers, where did you get the wheel from, how much, time to fit ect, would love to do this on mine.

Hi Mate, I bought it from eBay for around £80 and it probably took me around 20 minutes to fit. The only slightly complicated part is removing the airbag, but there are videos on YouTube showing how it's done.

 

[Baz2366]

Cheers mate thank you.

 

[b3oty]

No worries, the only other thing to mention is to make sure you have a spline bit to remove the steering wheel nut. I bought the set from Halfords