Audi A3 flat bottom steering wheel install

[@russjohnsoncayennesvideo1028]

Hey Chris, great video, very helpful, I'm about to remove a stock no paddles wheel on my 18 A3 SLine and replace with the same wheel as you installed. I really like your detailed instructions and the video from behind the wheel, super helpful. Great Job, thanks a TON

[@96ej]

Awesome! Glad it helped

[@96ej]

thanks for watching everyone! I missed this in the vid but this works with the facelift steering wheel as well.

[@chriscipolloni4064]

When it says navigation system not installed, how should I go about this?

[@noligrutas]

Thanks for sharing! Great video man.

[@96ej]

You're welcome! Glad you liked it

[@KillerZero259]

Hey Chris, great video! Quick question! At 5:14, Is the alignment mark, on the steering wheel, and the alignment mark on the steering wheel shaft the ONLY way you know that you have the wheel on straight? Are there any other markers that can also be an indicator that the wheel is on straight like, for example, the clock-spring sticking through the two holes? I'm asking because I purchased a carbon fiber steering wheel from ECS and the wheel I have does not have a marker on the steering wheel itself. I emailed ECS on Friday and no response yet so I wanted to ask you while I also wait on them.

[@96ej]

That's interesting that it doesn't have a mark, all the OEM wheels I've ever seen have marks, they might be using an aftermarket core to build the steering wheel. Yes lining it up with the clock spring is one indicator that should get you 95% the way there. DISCLAIMER: don't girl getting yourself or anyone else hurt What I would do in your case is put the new steering wheel where you think is straight, bolt it down, and go for a test drive. Assuming your car has a good alignment this is the only other way I know to get it set straight. Good luck dude

[@KillerZero259]

@@96ej Yeah, I thought it was weird, too, how the ECS carbon fiber wheel didn't come with the alignment mark. I'll wait to see what they say before I tear down my existing wheel. I was just hoping there was another sure-way to know if the wheel was on correctly or not in the meantime lol Thanks so much for responding

[@KillerZero259]

Hey Chris, just wanted to give you a update: ECS apparently does not sell anymore CF wheels with the alignment mark so I used my existing wheel along with the clock-spring holes to align it correctly, and that method worked, thankfully. Not sure if you mention this in your video, or if I missed it, but my air-bag light came on and only way I was able to get rid of it was using OBDEleven and cleared it out manually. Thanks again for the video

[@shady965]

Thank you for the video 😊

[@jwester7009]

Great instruction. It seems you have an engine light on. Have checked if that is possible to get rid of?

[@96ej]

So the engine light was on for a secondary O2 sensor because of the tune. I opened up the cluster and covered it with tape. I have since sold my A3 but I told the new owner about it. That way if they scan it there won't be any surprises

[@marciodaniel2281]

Can you send me the link where to buy exactly the right flight, I have an a3 2015 2.0 quattro

[@96ej]

www.ebay.com/itm/225677481117?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=o8pIL9X_TvC&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=legs5EDBSZy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@jarede509]

I have your exact car and wanted to do this to mine (fantastic video btw it’s super helpful) but I’m worried it’s going to give me a check engine or any codes. Does it affect that at all???

[@96ej]

Thanks for your kind words, no your car won't care, you won't see any codes or anything like that

[@diegohernan6711]

Could you explanada me the necesary coding to activate paddles

[@96ej]

Sure No coding needed

[@diegohernan6711]

@@96ej oh.😪 i installed a s4 2017 steering wheel on my a3 2014 and only paddle Shift are working. MF buttons arent

[@96ej]

@@diegohernan6711 that has the smaller airbag correct? FL vs prefacelift are different

[@frankstephenson8107]

wow! so these paddles just work right away? I have a standard steering wheel and want some paddles so could I use any 8V steering wheel that has them?

[@96ej]

Yep, this isn't even from an 8v lol

[@RichsRantMMAofficialchannel]

Great video. But I’m wondering how are the shifters powered if you didn’t have them before? I have an a3 without them but would love to add them

[@96ej]

Audi/vw etc use the same harness whether you order paddle shifters or not.

[@RichsRantMMAofficialchannel]

@@96ej oh ok. So once you plug that harness in, it automatically will read that there are paddle shifters?

[@96ej]

@@RichsRantMMAofficialchannel exactly once you put the steering wheel in they will work is if they've always been there

[@RichsRantMMAofficialchannel]

@@96ej thanks. I appreciate the help

[@96ej]

@RichsRantMMAofficialchannel you're welcome

[@austinwagner7574]

Did you use the A3 airbag with the S3 steering wheel? I just bought a S3 steering wheel (same year) for my 15’ A3, hoping I can use same airbag.

[@96ej]

If it's from the same vintage it'll be the same. Also for what it's worth that's actually an A3 airbag on an RS7 steering wheel, it's basically the same thing as a S3 steering wheel but the leather is fully perforated and it has the taller paddles

[@96ej]

A caveat here for the super nerds yes some of the S3 steering wheels had the taller paddles

[@haastnation9922]

Why was your check engine light on? Another issue?

[@96ej]

Rear o2 needed replaced

[@haastnation9922]

@@96ej copy thanks

[@Matt-nt2sw]

I can’t get the clips undone on the back - I’m pressing them as far down as they’ll go. Any helpful ideas?

[@96ej]

They push in towards the middle, if you have a good quality screwdriver with a sharp edge that'll do better for grabbing it then something that's rounded. Once you get the first one the second one is super easy, it also helps to pull a little on the airbag while you're pushing it down that way when it's out it's out

[@mathiasmadsen1993]

Hey @Midwest Chris, i was wondering if an Audi S3 flatbottom steering wheel is going to fit in my A4 B8 2008? Looking forward to an answer. Thanks in advance

[@96ej]

It will bolt in but I don't know if the connectors are the same or compatible. I've changed out the steering wheel and pretty much almost out in Volkswagen I've ever had but in general those were older and I would swap them with quote unquote era correct Wheels

[@96ej]

Whenever I want to see if something will work and something else I always start on eBay and looking at used parts and seeing if the connectors are the same on the part I want to use and the part I have

[@mathiasmadsen1993]

@@96ej Im not that smart when it comes to all that stuff😬been trying to find an answer on forums, the only thing i found out is that i should work. You just have to change the wiring

[@96ej]

@@mathiasmadsen1993 I misread your original post I thought you said you had to b6, yes this should totally work on a B8 A4, if you have the round airbag it'll be a simple plug-and-play if you have the rectangular airbag that will also need to be swapped

[@diyorjonabdullayev4201]

Hey i have a question i have an audi A3 2015 non-sline without paddles, what steering wheels would fit? Could you send me a link?

[@diyorjonabdullayev4201]

Audi A3 2015 2.0T Premium Quattro*

[@96ej]

www.ebay.com/itm/285443737831?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=b59R-ZH7T4q&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=legs5EDBSZy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@daviduta9187]

Hey, do you think it would work for my a3 8v 1.8t? I have the premium trim and paddle shifters weren't an option for it. But they were an option for the premium plus etc.

[@96ej]

I don't see any reason it wouldn't

[@Joeee_]

Hi a bit late apologies, but wondering would this type of flat bottom wheel work with a pre-facelift A3 that doesn’t have the round airbag as standard? Thanks!

[@96ej]

It'll work but you will need the airbag as well

[@Joeee_]

@96ej Perfect thank you

[@adrianoscarburato24]

Hallo, can you please tell me what type of code did your insert for obdeleven? For paddle steering wheel audi q3 8u 2.0 tdi s line stronic 2014... thanks

[@96ej]

Great question :) None, it's plug&play

[@afifhasbullah7135]

​@@96ejgreat. That's what I wanted to know too. Plug & play. I will be looking for the same rs7 steering as yours.

[@96ej]

@@afifhasbullah7135 best interior upgrade imo

[@chriscipolloni4064]

Hey I had a question, just purchased a 2017 A3 but the navigation says it’s not “installed” how do I go about this?

[@96ej]

so when your car was purchased new someone optioned not to get the nav. Mine didn't come with it either so i'm not exactly the best person to ask. I just use my phone

[@scap11]

I’m trying to do the same on my 8p A3 What are the things I need to consider? It’s a DSG car so will need the paddles on the wheel just like yours

[@96ej]

Because I have never done this on an AP car personally I cannot confirm but I am 99% sure it's the exact same process just get a DSG wheel like mine and it's Plug and Play

[@BigTurboClips]

If I did this to my A6 3.0T would it still be plug and play with the 8 speed transmission?

[@96ej]

Since I haven't done it I can't say with 100% positivity. But since I'm guessing you have a Z8 and it's of the same vintage you should be able to do the exact same thing that I did. If for whatever reason it doesn't work you'll just need to go into vcds and enable paddles. I think there are videos out there of people doing it on q5s and it works perfectly so I wouldn't think that your car would be any different especially since it was a factory upgrade

[@96ej]

I'm going to reverse-engineer this question again I don't know how I missed this the first time😅 yes it'll work because the RS7 steering wheel was out of an 8-speed car and it works perfectly in my 6-speed car

[@ethancody5668]

Can I do a s4 steering wheel with paddles for my 11’ a4?

[@96ej]

Yeah should be the exact same process

[@abelflores8691]

So you could just get a s3 steering wheel and put it on the a3?

[@96ej]

100% yes

[@tofo9186]

hey is there a specific spec to torque the triple square to when reinstalling? thanks

[@96ej]

i looked it up when i originally installed, i believe it was 90 ft/lbs but please double check that, it's been a while since i installed it.

[@tomclarke3217]

Can you use the original air bag?

[@96ej]

100%, that's what I did, if I can find a leather wrapped one for a good deal that's the route I'll go otherwise this is perfectly fine for me

[@viziionfn1428]

Any idea if the stock steering wheel he has would fit on audi a4 b8.5 2014 ???

[@96ej]

Yes it should fit, if you have a different airbag you will need to match it to the steering wheel

[@mithplays3654]

Would this work with any 2015+ audi steering wheel? I was thinking of grabbing an S6 wheel for my 2017 a3

[@96ej]

So the facelift steering wheels have more buttons so if you want to keep all your options definitely get a facelift wheel but yes it will work easily

[@mithplays3654]

@@96ej facelift refers to which year range?

[@96ej]

@@mithplays3654 the facelift will have the smaller airbag just like your car, it's usually pretty easy to tell if you're having a hard time I just screenshot one and then compare it to the other.

[@moochiezpitt]

Hi, do you happen to have the part number for the rs7 wheel? Thanks.

[@96ej]

It's the 4g number agestyling.com/products/genuine-audi-rs7-a7-s7-quattro-tiptronic-flat-bottom-punched-leather-steering-wheel?variant=39528850981044

[@moochiezpitt]

​​@@96ejThanks, I have another question. Did your original controls have the plugs for paddle shifters and is your car a 2.0 or 1.8. I have a 1.8 and my controls have no plug for paddles.

[@96ej]

@@moochiezpitt My car is the 2.0, should be the same connector

[@RichsRantMMAofficialchannel]

Any idea about the wheels with the “view” button. My dash is analog and view is for virtual cockpit. Will the buttons work?

[@96ej]

That won't work you will need an adapter, there's a guy in Italy who makes them and I cannot remember the name to save my life right now but when I do I will link it up, it's I believe around $160

[@RichsRantMMAofficialchannel]

@@96ej so without this adapter, should everything else work ok? Aside from the menu button on the left.

[@96ej]

@RichsRantMMAofficialchannel I can't 100% answer that I first put in a facelift virtual cockpit steering wheel into my car and the volume worked but not much else, that's when I found out about the harness. If it's the same shape wheel and you have both of them just swap your buttons over it's not that bad

[@RichsRantMMAofficialchannel]

@@96ej ok thanks

[@RichsRantMMAofficialchannel]

@@96ej yeah I guess that’s what I’m asking… like in your experience, most of the buttons don’t work but paddles and everything else worked ok for you. Sorry for all the questions but this is a huge help

[@shady965]

How did you turn the wheele the other way with battery disconnected?

[@96ej]

I probably didn't explain it good enough in the video but that's why I parked on the cardboard

[@shady965]

@@96ej thank you , mine always locked the steering wheel whenever I put it in Park, so I did it in neutral and it finally turned 😊

[@96ej]

I did it with the battery disconnected for the airbag, in all honesty it's pretty hard to set off an airbag but if you did it wouldn't be good

[@javianwashington3984]

Where did you get you’re steering wheel?

[@96ej]

Good question, I found it on ebay

[@96ej]

I just searched for Audi flat bottom and made sure it matched mine

[@joshrains2507]

How do you match it to yours.... I'm new to this, im not interested in wasting my cash....

[@tannerskowronski4979]

is it a 6 or 7 speed dog

[@96ej]

Mine is 6-speed