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Changing steering wheels

Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2023 10:05 pm
by maximiliank
I would like to change my steering wheel that looks like this
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for one that looks like this
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how possible would this be?

for reference my polo is a 2007 1.4 16V petrol with engine code BUD and the steering wheel I want is from a 2006 1.2 with engine code BMD

Re: Changing steering wheels

Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2023 6:03 am
by Maarten
Both 9N3 wheels, should fit.
Just needs a reset of adres 15 probably after fitting.

Re: Changing steering wheels

Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2023 7:27 am
by maximiliank
Maarten wrote: Thu Sep 07, 2023 6:03 am Both 9N3 wheels, should fit.
Just needs a reset of adres 15 probably after fitting.
bear with me sorry,

so I’m assuming the one locking mechanism on the older wheel will work fine without using the other

but what about the extra cable on the older wheel, is leaving it loose not going to give me any problems?

and what is a reset of adres 15, I’m not too caught up with electronics in cars

Re: Changing steering wheels

Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2023 12:08 pm
by iichel
the connector is the same

you might get an error light for the airbag, the airbag module is known as module 15, that's the digital address of the airbag module

Re: Changing steering wheels

Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2023 1:00 pm
by maximiliank
iichel wrote: Thu Sep 07, 2023 12:08 pm the connector is the same

you might get an error light for the airbag, the airbag module is known as module 15, that's the digital address of the airbag module
right, cheers

I don’t have a vag com cable, would a simple “clear fault codes” on my obd scanner get rid of the light in case it pops up?

Re: Changing steering wheels

Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2023 3:20 pm
by iichel
Probably. If you don't turn the key on while airbag is removed, I think it won't even be necessary

Re: Changing steering wheels

Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2023 9:30 am
by maximiliank
Incase anyone is interested the steering wheel change is super easy and makes the inside look so much better, as long as you disconnect the battery you should have no problems

here’s the before and after
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Re: Changing steering wheels

Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2023 10:43 am
by Maarten
Nice upgrade, different heater dials also I see :mrgreen:
Glad it worked out for you!

Re: Changing steering wheels

Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2023 11:00 am
by maximiliank
Maarten wrote: Wed Sep 20, 2023 10:43 am Nice upgrade, different heater dials also I see :mrgreen:
Glad it worked out for you!
Cheers, and yes I’m currently on a mission to modernise the inside of my polo. I’ll post more pictures in the future once I’m done with it :lol:

Re: Changing steering wheels

Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2023 12:12 pm
by Maarten
There is much you can do with the 9N/9N3
Please keep us posted on your upgrades