Audi Steering Wheel Upgrade (B8 to B8.5) Full Install
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- Опубліковано 28 лип 2020
- What's up guys!
In this video we remove the old B8 steering wheel and change it over to the B8.5! Wasn't sure this was going to work. But it did!
My Audi S4:
- Stage 2 IE
- Custom Exhaust
- 19" Wheels
- BC Racing Coilovers
- CarPlay Retrofit
- Updated Steering wheel!
If you have any questions just drop them in the comments below.
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You speeded up the most important part showing how to change over the plugs
How do you do that?
Sped* not speeded 😂
Apparement y a pas de modification si j ai bien compris
@@Ac22768 No need to make fun of it. It is good enough just to correct it.
You helped me out alot with this video you car is looking sweet, I like your style keep up the good work
Happy to help. Thanks man!
Hey dude! keep up the good work bro, just recently subscribed. looking forward to more videos on the S4!
Dominic Stephenson Thanks man! Appreciate that 😎
You just earned a supporter
Thanks for the video!
I Just fitted my RS7 wheel today (onto my A7). Was way easier than I expected and cost £10 in tools. All buttons and paddle gears work as normal. If anyone in the UK needs one removing/fitting then give me a shout 🤙
Cheers for the vid!!
Hi I just needed some advice.
So I got an Audi A3 2008 s line and I wanted to fit a flat bottom steering wheel to my car. Will the volume and ther other buttons work?
The dual stage airbag, such as that used in the D3 A8 (4E), C6 A6 (4F), and Mk1 Q7 (4L) as well as the Mk2 clones (8P A3 and 8J TT) has two igniters that fire sequentially with a computed delay. The B8 platform (8K A4, 8T A5, 8R Q5, 8F A5 cab) appears to have introduced the adaptive single stage airbag, which the other platforms picked up at their revisions (D4, C7, etc). In the adaptive config, the airbag is a single stage / single igniter. The second igniter cuts a cord which opens up an airbag discharge port. You can see the cord on the orange plug of the old one at 3:21. The B8.5 version has a different looking strap, but same concept. Audi's SSPs are cryptic, but it seems that the purpose is to reduce the hardness of the airbag as you smack it in lower momentum events. As such, given the differences in the purposes of the igniters, I would not keep the dual stage in your B8. You are DTC free because the ABS module sees two igniters, but they are not going to invoke the same results with that different airbag installed.
@@6lake. Well, play it out based on what I typed. Both airbags have two igniters. The B8 platform fires one igniter for full force and both igniters for reduced force. That's how the 8K airbag is designed, it seems. The 4L airbag is designed "oppositely". One igniter for partial force and both igniters for full force. So I imagine what he'll get is the opposite results from what the car intended, a full smack when the car wanted a soft smack, and vice versa. Again, best I can guess at from the information available.
I'm looking to do this on my G550. The current airbag is dual stage, and the airbag I am changing to (generation after mine) is also dual stage. The connector is different, so people get around this by swapping connectors. No Airbag error code displays. Should this work in my application given they're both dual stage, but they are different connector wise?
I do agree, the flat-bottom steering wheel is WAY WAY better. :) Just plug and play, who would have thought!
Hi there great videos keep going i just did flat bottom conversion on my b8s4 did your steering was not straight when driving straight
I have the 2012 model and actually love the look of the steering wheel
How did you modify the plug to make it fit ?
This is awesome, but let's say I'm not savvy in electronics. What mod did you do to the wiring?
Did you ever get the Nav button to work? I did this mod years ago and it’s still the only thing I haven’t managed to get sorted.
Could you properly explain what you wired and how? was planning on changing the steering wheel on mine but some help on the wiring would be nice
Nice video. Is it the same for A5 2010 to upgrade to the one from 2012? Thanks
Im doing this mod too, will i have to code the paddles because i dont have them already?
Awesome video! Ive got an S5 B8 so will definitely look at changing to the B8.5 wheel
hey man how you like that car so far? I'm thinking about getting one for myself but I'm unsure about it
@@victordavid7944 how are you?
They are indeed a very good car to drive either open road or around town. Being a wide car parking can be an issue. Just make sure that if its done higher mileage that regular services have been done so you don't get any nasty surprises. Mine has the V8 and ive changed the exhaust system and it sounds amazing. For the features you get its well worth the money.
@@garydavis3992 good good! I hope you are doing great and ejoying that car. I'm also thinking about getting the V8, I saw one with 60k miles and I have no idea if that's a lot of miles or if that's okay
@@victordavid7944 its not a huge amount of mileage but definitely check to see if the engine has been serviced. Also have the front suspension checked for any wear with the upper and lower arms. Also there is a rubber hat the sits on top of the front struts which wear out over time due to having a heavy lump under the bonnet. These can cause knocks in the front steering etc if worn.
@@garydavis3992 okok I'll keep that in mind. And one last thing, so far it's been reliable for you? I know it's a german performance car and parts will probably be expensive and I'm not expecting toyota-like reliability but is it good enough that can be daily driven?
Will this work for the A5?
Looking to buy a flat wheel for my Allroad, no paddle shift there of course but if I find a non paddle shift flat with an 8k airbag, you believe it would be the some procedure?
Can you tell me how to re pin the wires what needs switched around?
Can you use existing centre airbag box in my a4 and just swap the wheel to a s line? Plug and play?
can i install this on my 2012 a4 that does come with navigation?
Hi! I want to replace my no multifunction wheel with a multifunctional one. I don t care if buttons from new one will work. It will fit in my a4 b7?
From where did you got these new steering wheel
I have a manual B8 s4, would a steering wheel from a dsg work? are the paddle shifters on the wheel itself or on the steering column.
Im still trying to understand what you did to the airbag connector.
Hi! What are your slip ring partnr?😅
I’ve already disconnected my battery but still got the wheels straight will the ignition still work to turn them
you have a boot release toggle behind the right boot
compartment where the rear fuses are.
Hi mate, any idea of installing a b9 wheel on a b8
I'm afraid of change my steering wheel just bc of the airbag.. I'm afraid is going to blow when i put the terminal back :(.
Question plz: A4 B8 2009 2.0tdi with 4 spoke oem steering wheel, will the flat bottom 3 spoke steering wheels work? i.e. b8.5 sline 3 spoke together with the air bag
What a great video!!
Thank you
so if i get a b8.5 s4 steering wheel would it work on my b8 a4?
Do you have the links to buy the steering wheel for audi a4 avant 2013
A steering wheel from an Audi A5 facelift would work on my 2009 audi a4 b8? The steering wheel is basically the same as yours and do i need to change pins and stuff or just take the old steering wheel off put the new one on and thats it?
Hey bro quick question so I retrofitted a new Audi b8.5 cf steering wheel and got a proper airbag too when I turn my car on the horn honks for 1-2 seconds then doesn’t honk if I try to push airbag down do yk what could fix this
Did the old steering wheel have paddle shifters?
I have a A5 8T and got also that ugly steering wheel. got a face lift flat like u have here. min new airback dont fit in the connector in car. the yellow connector is diffrent in shape then the old one :( is there a way to remove old connector and put it in the new airback ?
I have a question. So when I Take the Airbag with the serialnumber 8K0.... I have to Change nothing? So Just Plug an Play ?
I have an 07 C6 S6 and I’m trying to upgrade my wheel to a flat bottom carbon fiber wheel.. I took it to my mechanic and he said the pins don’t match up how can I modify that yellow pin
how did you modify the plug?
Quality video! Did you find this locally or did you order it from somewhere?
Thanks! Found it locally in Melbourne
Hey mate awesome video I was wondering that the weird torx bolt holding the wheel on is and what size it is for the life of my I don't know what it is
Thank you! Man I’m sorry I’ve completely forgotten. It’s a spline bit but you might need to order a set online as they’re not common
I have 2010 Audi S5 v8 I'd like to buy a flat bottom steering wheel and airbag. Where to source from?
Anyone knows where to buy cables for newer steering wheel for the airbag, bought a new one and I did et get cables included
Hi sir…i have audi a5 B8(have Paddle shift) and i already change my steering wheel to B8.5.my problem now is steering button and Paddle shift not working, i took then from audi a3.why not working sir?or because steering button a3 not same code with audi a5?thanks.
This is very interesting and great job. Do you know if this is also doable on a S5 manual?
B8 yes
i just use a nice steering wheel cover and it looks amazing
Very helpful video. What if I don’t remove the negative terminal from the battery?
Air bag will go off
Dos this work voor audi q5 2011?
Hi, do you have any photos of both the old connector and the new one? Thanks
Currently no sorry the only content I have is in the video. You can send me some pics to have a look at if you’re stuck - info@aesonline.com.au
Where you buy airbag ?
Hi , love the video.
I’m just looking for some advice. The airbag you fitted to the S4, was it a stage 1 or 2 airbag?
I’m looking at buying similar however I’ve been told I need a stage 1 airbag due to the age of my car, 2011 A4 avant. Can a stage 2 airbag be fitted to my vehicle?
Chris Martin Yep I went through the same problem. I don’t know the 100% answer to this question. I know that the wiring on the 8K (recommended) and 4L (what I used) was identical down to the wiring colours. I spoke to an engineer re stage 1 and stage 2 he said what I relayed in the video about stage 1 having a resistor first then the airbag as opposed to stage 2 (inflation). He assured me either way the bag will go off provided the wiring was correct so I can’t be 100% sure and can’t give advice and I don’t want to crash the car into a wall to test it even though it would be a cool video
Thanks man. Keep the videos coming. - they are great
Hello, I have a car control gear Audi A4 Sedan 1.8 TFSI 2011 There are no steering wheel control buttons. If I bought a steering wheel with buttons to operate the screen, does it work or needs programming? Thank you
Needs coding :)
Where can I found this product please
Hi,
Ive got an A5 sportsback s-line with a s-tronic gearbox. I have the normal s-line steering wheel without paddle shifters. If I would install a wheel with paddle shifters would they work?
Edward Theodorr It will need to be coded with VCDS :)
Does the Nav button do anything on the new wheel? Heard it's the only part that doesn't have an equivalent from the old wheel and not 100% sure how I feel about a button having no use on my car.
Man I don’t even know if it controls anything. There’s so many buttons you won’t even notice it tbh
4L is from a 2012 Q7 I believe. I have a 4.2TDI s-line and it's the same.
hi, do you have a part number for the updated steering wheel you innstalld? :)
only part number is in the video
Keep these videos coming brother! I have an A5 and keen to do the same, can you tell me where you bought the airbag from?
Mishantha Singhasiriweera Thanks brother 🙏🏽. Purchased from a local wrecker (Volksaudi) in Melbourne. If you can’t find a local Audi wrecker you’re after the 8K (part number beginning with) ideally but I used to 4L in this video and it’s been el perfecto
@@TheFittingBay Just finished the upgrade and it went flawlessly! Thanks for giving me the motivation to do mine. Next is installing CarPlay which I might come to you when restrictions lift :)
Mishantha Singhasiriweera Congrats man!
@@mishanthasinghasiriweera6067 bro did u require any wiring for the airbag
Where did you buy the steering wheel and air bag? Thx!
Juan C. Guarin A local wrecker in Melbourne VolksAudi the guys there are great
Steering Wheel Price
How much did the wheel and new airbag cost ? Based in east suburbs Melbourne and have been looking to get a flat-bottom wheel on my 2010 B8 A4. Bit wary of DIY myself and doing anything to mess the car up with my inexperience. Any chance your company could do this for me ? Ahaha thanks :)
We got the parts from Volksaudi :) and yep we can help with that just contact me after lockdown (stage 3) - www.aesonline.com.au
Looks great. Is it possble to use old airbag with new steering wheel?
lol no. Different shape
hello, i have a new steering wheel from audi a6 c7 and my car is a5 prefacelift, same steering wheel as yours. My question is, do I need a new cable or does it work with the original cable that is in my steering wheel
Not sure on that one my man. You'll need to remove it and have a look!
Hey great video im installing a new steering wheel on my b8 rs5 i cant see how you modified the yellow connector on the b8.5 to fit the b8 clearly its not plug and play any help on this would be appreciated thank you.
You will have to trim the connector
@@TheFittingBay Isnt that the most crucial part of the installation why wasn't that in the video?
How did you modify the plug…. What did you do to it….. CAN YOU SHOW ME WHAT YOU DID TO IT
the most important part of the video, the reason we are all here, and he didn't show it ....
Good afternoon would a 8v airbag be compatible have got a 8k flatbottom mfsw same as in video for my audi q5 8r doing the same thing as I hate the standard wheel
Cheers kenny
8x sorry
I’m thinking about buying a 2013 a5. I’m only getting the car if I can do this tho as I hate the steering wheel. Do you think this will work?
Mason Miller Has been great for me so far.
What year is that Audi bro?? Mad upgrade !
So i have a b8 s4 and I bought a 2016 sq5 wheel with a 2017 q5 airbag, will this work??
Prob not haha but does not hurt to have a look at the plugs
hi I also have an a4B8 but I wonder why we can not remove the driver's airbag simply with the engine switched off without contact but without disconnecting the battery ???? is it possible ?? because I have to change my flywheel and put back my current aribag .. what is the size of the torx to disassemble the central nut of the flywheel ??
Thank you for your answer
I’ve forgotten the size haha and definitely remove battery clamp or you’ll need to clear the airbag light
@@TheFittingBay meme avec le contact coupe on a le default airbag qui s'affiche , jsute parcequ'on debranche la fiche de l'airbag?? en principe contac coupe il n'y a pas de courant qui arrive sur les airbag non??
Is This Legal in germany?
Hey, just wondering how much did you pay for it and where abouts in Melbourne did you get it from? thank you x
Got it from Volksaudi in Moorabbin great guys there see Din
You didn't answer the question.
@@CoachD4 about $500 for memory
Hey bro I’ve got a 2009 audi a4 will this work on my one? , ive asked many people they said cant do it.
Don’t see why not :)
How do you remove the airbag from the s-line
Depends on year. Itll either have screws or clips - see video for where to remove.
brother change the gear know also, makes a huge difference, great video. ps how much you paid for the wheel?
About $500 bucks
@@TheFittingBay Where is the wheel originally from? Im looking to retrofit this same thing on my B8 A4 Avant. Ive been looking around trying to find one. Did you find yours on eBay?
Yo dude. I have a b8 2.0tdi 2010 model. Im replacing the steering wheel to a flat bottom wheel but its a custom version so my own current airbag stays the same. I currently have the auto cvt gearbox with paddle shifts and multifunction wheel. Will I have to recode the replacement wheel or is it plug and play for the paddle shifting? Thanks so much
Should be plug + play if its already there man
Thanks alot. I have decided to go with a wheel like yours. Will i have to swap the yellow airbag connector plug.
Hey mate, Darrell from New Zealand. Im upgrading 2011 RS5 wheel. Everything'ssweet, but up to the problem with the black wires vs colored wires. Also there is a different number of wires.. Could you help me out mate? Can send you some photos
Thanks
Yeah send some photos and details of the car and the parts (which car it came off). Thanks - info@aesonline.com.au
@@TheFittingBay email to you photos etc. ta
How come your S4 doesn't have 'S' on the gear shifter locations?
Don Summers I’m not sure? Do they normally have S on the gear selector? This is a B8 maybe audi changed that on the B8.5?
PR code 2H0, no drive select, uses 8K1713463, with D and S. PR code 2H1, with drive select, uses 8K1713463A, with just D. (or 8K2... for rhd, such as in the video)
I have a 2012 A4, and I want to do this mod. My question is, can I get the paddle shifters to function if my car doesn’t not already have them?
Yes, you can. All you gotta do is activate them with Vcds.
did you try it bro? and did it work
Hey man, I’m currently upgrading mine and bought a similar steering wheel and airbag. The only difference is mine has the arrows on it. From what I’ve read online I need a menu button? Can you confirm this
Aryan Malakzi Hi mate! Have you got the wheel off yet? Can I see photos of both of the plugs for the multi function sw
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- Sent it :)
Can you put a b9 S4 steering wheel on a b8.5?
Yep but ive not done it.
Hi
Nice video 👍
What do you use to read Audi codes?
Thank you
A'motoS Thanks man. VAGCOM/VCDS 😊
Hey bro, i done the same thing and everything fitted perfectly but my buttons don’t work, do you have any suggestions? (2011 RS5 B8)
Eren Kalkaner Hey man. send me some pics of the plugs and install please info@aesonline.com.au
Hi mate
You solve the problem?
Hey, just wondering if i doesn’t have paddleshift can i put the paddleshift on my car? Audi A4 2015 sline thx!
That’s a great question and I have no idea haha. I’d say you’ll need more parts than just the new wheel
Yeah i guess too 😂 but thx and have a good year 2021
What is your custom exhaust setup? Sounds nice 👍
Dilpreet Sidhu Thanks man. Just a muffler delete currently 🤩 downpipes going on next
will this work in a 2011 audi a4 b8
Yes
I can't see the wires it replaced
Will this work for an A5 8.5?
Yeah man just need to confirm the system (Audi mmi / Audi symphony or concert) you can see here:
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Yeah that part you sped up seems important asf lol. If I try and do this imma mess around and not have a car to drive lol
Did you disconnect the battery?
Yep
Why does my horn go off when i put it into acessory or when i turn on the car it does it but then a few seconds it acts normal. My horn doesnt work when the car is On
The horn is angry
@@TheFittingBay haha fixed it! It was a bad ground and didnt go in properly, removed it and made sure it went in properly and all fully functional
Where did you buy the actual steering wheel?
local wrecker
what did you do to the plug to modify it?
Box cutter the plug up lol
The A4 B8 steering wheel airbag is one stage with the inflation rate controller. If the crash is minor, and also depending the driver seat position, the airbag will inflate less because the inflation controller will not activate. On major crash, and with some driver seat positions the controller will activate and release the line rope connected to the controller. In that case the unconnected line rope will allow the bag inflate totally. If you change you steering wheel you should get the one stage airbag with the controller. You can use B8.5 airbag and also B9 steering wheel and airbag. The TT mk2 and A3 8V have pure one stage bags...
I'm looking to do this on my G550. The current airbag is dual stage, and the airbag I am changing to (generation after mine) is also dual stage. The connector is different, so people get around this by swapping connectors. No Airbag error code displays. Should this work in my application given they're both dual stage, but they are different connector wise?
How did you know which wire was which when swapping the connector… I’ve currently got new airbag which has pink/blue/purple/ whereas the original steering has orange/red/ brown etc …. Any help appreciated
Sorry to sound like a dummy lol but do I need to change the yellow plug for the upgrade
Not change, maybe modify :)
Amazing bro
I need a cream wheel tho