wiring for steering wheel controls...

fraanz · 01-30-2006, 08:05 PM

Looking at getting an A6 after some peer pressure from OCDboy. Curious as to whether all C5 A6s have the wiring for the steering wheel controls in case i stumble upon a good deal for an A6 without steering wheel controls. (i'm spoiled by my VW).

I tried searching and did not find a clear answer. Just need to know if all of the cars have the harness tucked in behind the steering wheel. heck, even where to get said steering wheel...

Thanks for the help.

NSX JR · 01-30-2006, 08:29 PM

Of course this is assuming that you are talking about the radio controls, not the tip controls.

If you want to install the tip steering wheel, there is a tech article on how to do that. The multifunction wheel will not be that easy.

fraanz · 01-30-2006, 08:34 PM

yes, i was referring to the multi-function wheel, and i'm guessing from your reaction it may not be super expensive, but it would more trouble than its worth to rip open the dash and splice together multiple wires?

NSX JR · 01-30-2006, 08:38 PM

Steering wheel $750
Airbag $750
Self-canceling ring $300
MFSW Control Unit $300
Wire pins, housings $30

01-30-2006, 08:05 PM	#1
fraanz New Member Account #: 103765 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4	wiring for steering wheel controls... Looking at getting an A6 after some peer pressure from OCDboy. Curious as to whether all C5 A6s have the wiring for the steering wheel controls in case i stumble upon a good deal for an A6 without steering wheel controls. (i'm spoiled by my VW). I tried searching and did not find a clear answer. Just need to know if all of the cars have the harness tucked in behind the steering wheel. heck, even where to get said steering wheel... Thanks for the help.

01-30-2006, 08:29 PM	#2
NSX JR Junior Member Account #: 59076 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,387	No. If this is important to you, it must already have the multifunction wheel, retrofit = PITA Of course this is assuming that you are talking about the radio controls, not the tip controls. If you want to install the tip steering wheel, there is a tech article on how to do that. The multifunction wheel will not be that easy. __________________

01-30-2006, 08:34 PM	#3
fraanz New Member Account #: 103765 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4	Re: No. If this is important to you, it must already have the multifunction wheel, retrofit = PITA yes, i was referring to the multi-function wheel, and i'm guessing from your reaction it may not be super expensive, but it would more trouble than its worth to rip open the dash and splice together multiple wires?

01-30-2006, 08:38 PM	#4
NSX JR Junior Member Account #: 59076 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,387	Expensive, yes. About $2100+ in parts from your audi dealer Steering wheel $750 Airbag $750 Self-canceling ring $300 MFSW Control Unit $300 Wire pins, housings $30 __________________

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