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    Steering wheel functions not working

    Hi guys, got a golf mk7 tsi highline 2013 and just realised my steering wheel functions aren't working. I don't really use them but i know they worked a couple of months back. The horn works fine and can't find any other problems but none of the buttons do anything. Any ideas on what this could be?

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    Check your fuses


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    Would you know what fuse to look at? Complete noob and google doesn't come up with an easy answer.

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    Which page of your Owners Manual is causing confusion ?
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    I m not sure which one, so I would just check each one. The location should be mentioned in the owners manual.


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    Quote Originally Posted by bgroper View Post
    Which page of your Owners Manual is causing confusion ?
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    There doesn't seem to be one for the steering wheel.

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    Upon scanning the error is Multi-function steering wheel control unit J453.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Clinton View Post
    Upon scanning the error is Multi-function steering wheel control unit J453.
    Thanks for posting back. It’s always good to hear what causes problems people have enquirered about.


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    Unfortunately volkswagen said they don't sell it separate and want me to buy a whole new steering wheel for $1500. Wondering if i get a whole wheel from a wreckers is it a direct plug and play or will i run into coding issues?

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    What is the exact fault that is logged?
    It could be the steering wheel buttons themselves (replaceable) or the airbag harness, or the slip ring.
    I'd have to check the wiring diagram but I think in mqb cars the steering wheel just has a Lin bus connection to the BCM as compared to in Mk5/mk6 where there is a steering wheel control module in the steering column which the wheel talks to.
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