Golf GTI MK6 Cruise Control retrofit

[mckee25]

Hello all,

I recently bought a 2010 (july) mk6 Golf GTI (without cruise control), I thought I could do without the cruise control but I really miss it. I contacted the VW dealer that I bought the car from and was informed that it could be fitted to my car no problem (this was after they checked the chassis number etc). They ordered up the stalk and the car was booked in today to have the work done. I was told the work would take 1-2 hours, after about 3/4 of an hour the workshop manager came to the waiting area to inform me that they could not carry out the job as there was a coding compatibility issue....

I just wanted to ask if anyone here has had this option retrofitted successfully? I have done a lot of searching tonight and there is a lot of conflicting info regards this. I was wondering if the car could come factory fitted with this option then why can it not be installed afterwards?

Any help or advice would be appreciated.

Chees

[Keithuk]

I asked my dealer if they could fit cruise control they said it depends on the build date as in 2010 they added another £400 module so it makes it more expensive.

[Guest 2]

Steering wheel module needs to be checked whether its compatible with cruise, I suggest getting somebody to check this with VCDS and cross reference the PN on the RT website.

If VW checked via your VIN then I can't see why they can't code it.

You should fit it yourself, it's not hard to do.

[mckee25]

Ok Chris, i have VCDS myself. Can you tell me what i need to do to check the steering wheel module with it?

Thanks

[c4a5er]

just post a scan of address 16 on here then people can compare with a vehicle of similar build date but with the additional cruise control.


as said there may well be issues with controllers and subsystems.......there are various additional controllers for MFSW switches.

makes you wonder whether some dealers know what they were doing.

if i'm correct as well as recoding steering 16 , engine 01, abs 03 and possibly instruments 17 need recoding too.

[mckee25]

Ok here it is:

Address 16: Steering wheel (J527) Labels: 5K0-953-569.clb
Part No SW: 5K0 953 507 BB HW: 5K0 953 549 D
Component: Lenks.Modul 007 0080
Revision: -------- Serial number: 90422JEK0005C
Coding: 108A040000
Shop #: WSC 01357 011 00200
ASAM Dataset: EV_SMLSNGKUDS A05001
ROD: EV_SMLSNGKUDS_SE36.rod
VCID: 71EFB222A0FCDB96649-8024



Multi Function Steering Wheel Control Module:
Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 5K0 959 542 HW: 5K0 959 542 Labels: 3C8-959-537.CLB
Component: E221__MFL-TAS H05 0010
Serial number: 0004313
Coding: 820000
No fault code found.

[c4a5er]

Ok here it is:

I have cruise but a different age and model (so different module) so can't help with reference to your gti, hopefully someone has a similar car that can compare.

In the meantime you if you look in the coding in that module does it open the long coding helper, if so is there a tick box for cruise control? If there's no option then i guess that's the issue.

I also noticed on the RossTech site that attempts to retrofit cruise have been complicated by missing wiring on some models (my 2010). As you have a gti i'd be surprised if this was your problem but you never know?

[Guest 2]

A snippet from - Steering Wheel Control Module Versions - Ross-Tech Wiki

Gives

5K0-953-549-D Highline #1

#1 being - : Depending on the hardware version of this module, it MAY or MAY NOT allow Cruise Control Retrofitting, so replacing the Steering Wheel Control Module may be required.

As above check if it allows coding for CC and report back.

[mckee25]

ok, so had a look at the module through VCDS and there is no option in the coding (using the long coding helper) for cruise control...

So i'm also looking at now having to change the module to allow cruise control to be fitted, does anyone know what sort of price these are? I really want the cruise control option but if it's going to be over £400, well it might just not be worth it.

I have been in touch with Walsh Motors (Belfast) to see what they can come up with, have to call them back tomorrow.

[Guest 2]

About £75

VW steering wheel module 5K0953549B 5K0 953 549 B caddy touran golf jetta | eBay


5K0-953-549 Lowline -
5K0-953-549-A Midline #1
5K0-953-549-B Highline -
5K0-953-549-C Midline -
5K0-953-549-D Highline #1