Retrofitting a multifunc steering wheel

[*JonCage]

I recently acquired a 2005 A3 (2.0 TFSI Quattro) which came with a bose Symphony stereo. I'm thinking about trying to retrofit a multifunction steering wheel so that I don't have to reach over to the centre console to fiddle with the radio.

So my questions are as follows:

1) Is it possible?
2) What bits do I need besides a new steering wheel. I've found one which I think will work for £175 on ebay (comes without an airbag).
3) Can I just transfer the airbag from the current steering wheel to the new one?
4) Is there a better / cheaper way of getting controls on the steering wheel?

Any advice would be very gratefully received!

[shark_90]

Yes it's possible. You need the steering wheel, airbag harness, steering wheel control module and a diagnostic tool such as VCDS.

Your current airbag may fit but there are two types that look the same.

There is no better (or cheaper) way than going OEM

[*JonCage]

Surely I can use the harness from the current steering wheel?

[a8 tech]

no you cant, you need the airbag loom with mfsw wiring and there about £30

[shark_90]

Surely I can use the harness from the current steering wheel?

If you could, I wouldn't have listed it as an item you needed

[a8 tech]

lol

[*JonCage]

If you could, I wouldn't have listed it as an item you needed

Lol, fair enough

[octavia5]

Look here for fitting guide

http://www.octavia-vrs.com/cms/conte...-wheel-install

should be the same on yours