Multi Function Steering wheel - Audio controls

Ray.Ward · 01-05-2007, 16:38

It really iritates me that I don't have audio controls on the steering wheel. I stupidly thought I would live without it. Now I'll probably end up paying double the option price.

I can see that its not just a case of removing a blanking plate from the wheel and replacing with switches, but replacing the entire wheel

Any one done this ?
I have seen this done on a VW Gold MK5 - but that wheel had the blacnking plate concept.

I would obviously get a pro to do it with the airbag being involved.

Makefish · 01-05-2007, 16:46

I think this can be done and if you are willing to travel a little bit and it may not cost as much as you might think. Will do a little digging

Ray.Ward · 01-05-2007, 17:05

Ok, will eagerly await a response.... and look forward to the travelling. Thanks.

Dr Zoidberg · 01-05-2007, 17:16

Hmmm , interesting

bosnjo · 01-05-2007, 17:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ray.Ward

It really iritates me that I don't have audio controls on the steering wheel. I stupidly thought I would live without it. Now I'll probably end up paying double the option price.

I can see that its not just a case of removing a blanking plate from the wheel and replacing with switches, but replacing the entire wheel

Any one done this ?
I have seen this done on a VW Gold MK5 - but that wheel had the blacnking plate concept.

I would obviously get a pro to do it with the airbag being involved.

Well, I have them, and let me tell you, they are not so usefull as they appear to be. Angle of buttons is bad for me, as they are not completely vertical but little bit twisted upwards. So, when I want to use them, I have to twist my feast up and look at the steering. I always finish using controls on head unit itself. Controls I've seen on Roomster are better for me and I hope Skoda will use those on all future models.
There is the other problem. You can use steering controls only if you are driving straight, I mean if steering is in fixed position. If you are driving through the city you can't even find your controls as you're rolling steering wheel. On Roomster, they are behind the steering and always on the same place.
I don't know, this is just my point of view. I know each of us has his (heres) own preferences.

gadgetman · 01-05-2007, 20:28

love my MFS.

Once you know where the buttons are, find them easy to find no matter the steering angle.

Lady Elanore · 01-05-2007, 20:33

I love mine, especially as I know have an ipod in the back of my glovebox running through a Dension 400. I can control it or an USB drive all from my wheel. Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

dstev2000 · 01-05-2007, 21:00

I wouldn't be without the ol MFSW. Even if you find the buttons aren't much cop (they are spot on IMO) the steering wheel looks much better with them.

I only wish you could adjust the C/C from there though.

bosnjo · 01-05-2007, 22:47

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Originally Posted by Lady Elanore

I love mine, especially as I know have an ipod in the back of my glovebox running through a Dension 400. I can control it or an USB drive all from my wheel. Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Would you be so kind to give me some informations about having ipod in Octy?
Is there a way to control it from outside, I mean from head unit or steering commands? If yes, what can you control?
How did you connect the power? Does it switch off when engine is off or no? Do you use batteries?
I need those informations for my next car (Octy, of coarse) because I might not ask for CD changer.
Thanks for any help.

Lady Elanore · 01-05-2007, 23:22

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Originally Posted by bosnjo

Would you be so kind to give me some informations about having ipod in Octy?
Is there a way to control it from outside, I mean from head unit or steering commands? If yes, what can you control?
How did you connect the power? Does it switch off when engine is off or no? Do you use batteries?
I need those informations for my next car (Octy, of coarse) because I might not ask for CD changer.
Thanks for any help.

Try this post I made the other day. You can keep your CD changer with it.

sworrall · 01-05-2007, 23:27

another vote for the MFSW here ray, its well worth having especially when you put the ipod on random and want to skip through 15 tracks to the next album.

bosnjo · 01-05-2007, 23:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lady Elanore

Try this post I made the other day. You can keep your CD changer with it.

Thanks for that, nice info.

**VRStu** · 02-05-2007, 08:46

Ray

Shouldn't be a big job. AFAIK you would need a steering wheel, airbag, a new airbag wiring loom and a little bit of coding.

The obvious cost issue is the wheel and airbag, the loom is pretty cheap and just plugs in. Although if the airbag on your current car was the same shape then ideal.

Makefish · 02-05-2007, 08:59

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Originally Posted by VRStu

The obvious cost issue is the wheel and airbag, the loom is pretty cheap and just plugs in. Although if the airbag on your current car was the same shape then ideal.

Surely the airbag would be a direct swap

**mannyo** · 02-05-2007, 09:01

The airbag on the multifunction wheel is the same, so the only cost is the wheel.

Ray.Ward · 02-05-2007, 10:20

I was hoping for a direct wheel swap with no further costs.... it does look like the airbag is the same..

Would clearly need some kind of loom to connect the buttons to the CAN Bus.

Just need to source a wheel and some nice chap to do the labour.

**VRStu** · 02-05-2007, 19:09

I wasn't sure on which steering wheel Ray had in the car and hence erring on the side of caution with regard to the airbag, if it does fit then as I said before, Ideal.

You'll also need a control unit that fits into the steering wheel.

Ray.Ward · 03-05-2007, 11:52

Does anyone have access to the parts database and can tell me the cost of a new wheel excluding airbag ?

csih · 03-05-2007, 22:26

I know about a module you need and a harness for the airbag and the buttons.
I dont know if there is VRS 3spoke MFS available for octavia 2

TallioN · 04-05-2007, 05:18

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Originally Posted by Ray.Ward

Does anyone have access to the parts database and can tell me the cost of a new wheel excluding airbag ?

It is slightly depend of what type of MFS you want.
There are two possibility - 1Z0419091R - MFS with only radio control and 1Z0419091S - MFS with telephone and radio control. Also you will need new wiring 1K0971584C.

Be sure, that your electronic module in steering column can control MFS. It will be in case you already have MaxiDOT or Cruise Control. If not - may be you will need new module 1K0953549AK and wiring loop 1K0959653C

It is possible to find new MFS on ebay. I did it.

Good luck

**VRStu** · 04-05-2007, 06:44

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Originally Posted by TallioN

It is slightly depend of what type of MFS you want.
There are two possibility - 1Z0419091R - MFS with only radio control and 1Z0419091S - MFS with telephone and radio control. Also you will need new wiring 1K0971584C.

Be sure, that your electronic module in steering column can control MFS. It will be in case you already have MaxiDOT or Cruise Control. If not - may be you will need new module 1K0953549AK and wiring loop 1K0959653C

It is possible to find new MFS on ebay. I did it.

Good luck

Andrey

Have you got yourself the little module that goes inside the steering wheel?

3C0 959 542 or 8P0 959 542

TallioN · 04-05-2007, 07:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

Andrey

Have you got yourself the little module that goes inside the steering wheel?

3C0 959 542 or 8P0 959 542

Stu, I think, that this part always include in MFS like buttons. I do not receive yet my MFS (send money to ebay seller just yesterday), but on pics and discription this module already installed in MFS. The same idea is with Golf V MFS - it always selling with this module.
For connections MFS we need new wiring 1K0971584C. It is cheap (in Moscow - around 40 USD), but it is possible to modify old wiring yourself. If someone interesting, I can send a wiring diagram - but of course, buy a new 1K0971584C is more safe.

I hope you and other can see this pics:

**VRStu** · 04-05-2007, 07:11

I think the module is in your one but not the GTi one.

TallioN · 04-05-2007, 07:26

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Originally Posted by VRStu

I think the module is in your one but not the GTi one.

I do not think so. In Golf it is installed the same place, but in other direction and partly under the silver trim. And only white label show us this module.
I have a great collection of Golf V MFS on my PC (as you know, I think about MFS for my vRS longer than I have this car

) and on other pics with big zoom it is better to see this module in MFS

Look here, it is a little bit better:

**VRStu** · 04-05-2007, 07:30

Yes I see now. I thought I could see the free ends of the cable with red plugs on.

01-05-2007, 16:38	#1
Ray.Ward Liberty City Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 415 Thanks: 15 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Multi Function Steering wheel - Audio controls It really iritates me that I don't have audio controls on the steering wheel. I stupidly thought I would live without it. Now I'll probably end up paying double the option price. I can see that its not just a case of removing a blanking plate from the wheel and replacing with switches, but replacing the entire wheel Any one done this ? I have seen this done on a VW Gold MK5 - but that wheel had the blacnking plate concept. I would obviously get a pro to do it with the airbag being involved. __________________ Ray Ray's Car: 06 MY Octavia Elegence DSG, 17" Pegasus, MFD2, Sports Suspension, Maxi-Dot, Briskoda Sticker, OESunshades

01-05-2007, 16:46	#2
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,279 Thanks: 187 Thanked 247 Times in 183 Posts	Re: Multi Function Steering wheel - Audio controls I think this can be done and if you are willing to travel a little bit and it may not cost as much as you might think. Will do a little digging

01-05-2007, 17:05	#3
Ray.Ward Liberty City Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 415 Thanks: 15 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Multi Function Steering wheel - Audio controls Ok, will eagerly await a response.... and look forward to the travelling. Thanks. __________________ Ray Ray's Car: 06 MY Octavia Elegence DSG, 17" Pegasus, MFD2, Sports Suspension, Maxi-Dot, Briskoda Sticker, OESunshades

01-05-2007, 17:16	#4
Dr Zoidberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,735 Thanks: 30 Thanked 193 Times in 144 Posts	Re: Multi Function Steering wheel - Audio controls Hmmm , interesting __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

01-05-2007, 20:28	#6
gadgetman Go Gadget Octy! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,327 Thanks: 212 Thanked 115 Times in 108 Posts	Re: Multi Function Steering wheel - Audio controls love my MFS. Once you know where the buttons are, find them easy to find no matter the steering angle.

01-05-2007, 20:33	#7
Lady Elanore Geordie Lass Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: in the ceiling watching you..... Posts: 10,873 Thanks: 222 Thanked 223 Times in 133 Posts	Re: Multi Function Steering wheel - Audio controls I love mine, especially as I know have an ipod in the back of my glovebox running through a Dension 400. I can control it or an USB drive all from my wheel. Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee __________________ . Amanda - All's fair in Love and Car

01-05-2007, 21:00	#8
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 4,023 Thanks: 48 Thanked 165 Times in 150 Posts	Re: Multi Function Steering wheel - Audio controls I wouldn't be without the ol MFSW. Even if you find the buttons aren't much cop (they are spot on IMO) the steering wheel looks much better with them. I only wish you could adjust the C/C from there though. __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

01-05-2007, 23:27	#11
sworrall Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: North Wales Posts: 705 Thanks: 118 Thanked 39 Times in 35 Posts	Re: Multi Function Steering wheel - Audio controls another vote for the MFSW here ray, its well worth having especially when you put the ipod on random and want to skip through 15 tracks to the next album. __________________ ON ORDER: OctyII VRS CR 2.0Tdi Estate - Race Blue - upgrade pack - Maxidot - Sunset - Rear park - Active headrests - Curtains - MFD2 & Bluetooth Kit from the old one Skoda Octavia II 2.0 tdi L&K Estate - Xenons - Sunroof - Sensors - 17" Pegasus - Island Green - MFD2 - OEM Bluetooth Kit - Colour coded grille flickr Photos

02-05-2007, 08:46	#13
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,763 Thanks: 142 Thanked 987 Times in 884 Posts	Re: Multi Function Steering wheel - Audio controls Ray Shouldn't be a big job. AFAIK you would need a steering wheel, airbag, a new airbag wiring loom and a little bit of coding. The obvious cost issue is the wheel and airbag, the loom is pretty cheap and just plugs in. Although if the airbag on your current car was the same shape then ideal. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

02-05-2007, 09:01	#15
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 11,442 Thanks: 56 Thanked 357 Times in 329 Posts	Re: Multi Function Steering wheel - Audio controls The airbag on the multifunction wheel is the same, so the only cost is the wheel. __________________ Manny 2005 Octavia 2.0TDi Elegance combi my skoda website http://www.octaviars.co.uk Join the briskoda.net folding team click Here for more info

02-05-2007, 10:20	#16
Ray.Ward Liberty City Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 415 Thanks: 15 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Multi Function Steering wheel - Audio controls I was hoping for a direct wheel swap with no further costs.... it does look like the airbag is the same.. Would clearly need some kind of loom to connect the buttons to the CAN Bus. Just need to source a wheel and some nice chap to do the labour. __________________ Ray Ray's Car: 06 MY Octavia Elegence DSG, 17" Pegasus, MFD2, Sports Suspension, Maxi-Dot, Briskoda Sticker, OESunshades

02-05-2007, 19:09	#17
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,763 Thanks: 142 Thanked 987 Times in 884 Posts	Re: Multi Function Steering wheel - Audio controls I wasn't sure on which steering wheel Ray had in the car and hence erring on the side of caution with regard to the airbag, if it does fit then as I said before, Ideal. You'll also need a control unit that fits into the steering wheel. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

03-05-2007, 11:52	#18
Ray.Ward Liberty City Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 415 Thanks: 15 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Multi Function Steering wheel - Audio controls Does anyone have access to the parts database and can tell me the cost of a new wheel excluding airbag ? __________________ Ray Ray's Car: 06 MY Octavia Elegence DSG, 17" Pegasus, MFD2, Sports Suspension, Maxi-Dot, Briskoda Sticker, OESunshades

03-05-2007, 22:26	#19
csih Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Multi Function Steering wheel - Audio controls I know about a module you need and a harness for the airbag and the buttons. I dont know if there is VRS 3spoke MFS available for octavia 2

04-05-2007, 07:11	#23
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,763 Thanks: 142 Thanked 987 Times in 884 Posts	Re: Multi Function Steering wheel - Audio controls I think the module is in your one but not the GTi one. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

04-05-2007, 07:30	#25
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,763 Thanks: 142 Thanked 987 Times in 884 Posts	Re: Multi Function Steering wheel - Audio controls Yes I see now. I thought I could see the free ends of the cable with red plugs on. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio