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
@96ej10 ай бұрын
Awesome! Glad it helped
@96ej Жыл бұрын
thanks for watching everyone! I missed this in the vid but this works with the facelift steering wheel as well.
@chriscipolloni4064 Жыл бұрын
When it says navigation system not installed, how should I go about this?
@noligrutas Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Great video man.
@96ej Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Glad you liked it
@KillerZero2596 ай бұрын
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.
@96ej6 ай бұрын
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
@KillerZero2596 ай бұрын
@@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
@KillerZero2596 ай бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video 😊
@jwester70095 ай бұрын
Great instruction. It seems you have an engine light on. Have checked if that is possible to get rid of?
@96ej5 ай бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Can you send me the link where to buy exactly the right flight, I have an a3 2015 2.0 quattro
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???
@96ej11 ай бұрын
Thanks for your kind words, no your car won't care, you won't see any codes or anything like that
@diegohernan67114 ай бұрын
Could you explanada me the necesary coding to activate paddles
@96ej4 ай бұрын
Sure No coding needed
@diegohernan67114 ай бұрын
@@96ej oh.😪 i installed a s4 2017 steering wheel on my a3 2014 and only paddle Shift are working. MF buttons arent
@96ej4 ай бұрын
@@diegohernan6711 that has the smaller airbag correct? FL vs prefacelift are different
@frankstephenson8107 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Yep, this isn't even from an 8v lol
@RichsRantMMAofficialchannel10 ай бұрын
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
@96ej10 ай бұрын
Audi/vw etc use the same harness whether you order paddle shifters or not.
@RichsRantMMAofficialchannel10 ай бұрын
@@96ej oh ok. So once you plug that harness in, it automatically will read that there are paddle shifters?
@96ej10 ай бұрын
@@RichsRantMMAofficialchannel exactly once you put the steering wheel in they will work is if they've always been there
@RichsRantMMAofficialchannel10 ай бұрын
@@96ej thanks. I appreciate the help
@96ej10 ай бұрын
@RichsRantMMAofficialchannel you're welcome
@austinwagner7574 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
A caveat here for the super nerds yes some of the S3 steering wheels had the taller paddles
@haastnation992211 ай бұрын
Why was your check engine light on? Another issue?
@96ej11 ай бұрын
Rear o2 needed replaced
@haastnation992211 ай бұрын
@@96ej copy thanks
@Matt-nt2sw Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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
@mathiasmadsen199311 ай бұрын
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
@96ej11 ай бұрын
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
@96ej11 ай бұрын
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
@mathiasmadsen199311 ай бұрын
@@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
@96ej11 ай бұрын
@@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
@diyorjonabdullayev42019 ай бұрын
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?
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.
@96ej10 ай бұрын
I don't see any reason it wouldn't
@Joeee_ Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
It'll work but you will need the airbag as well
@Joeee_ Жыл бұрын
@96ej Perfect thank you
@adrianoscarburato24 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Great question :) None, it's plug&play
@afifhasbullah71357 ай бұрын
@@96ejgreat. That's what I wanted to know too. Plug & play. I will be looking for the same rs7 steering as yours.
@96ej7 ай бұрын
@@afifhasbullah7135 best interior upgrade imo
@chriscipolloni4064 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
If I did this to my A6 3.0T would it still be plug and play with the 8 speed transmission?
@96ej Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Can I do a s4 steering wheel with paddles for my 11’ a4?
@96ej Жыл бұрын
Yeah should be the exact same process
@abelflores8691 Жыл бұрын
So you could just get a s3 steering wheel and put it on the a3?
@96ej Жыл бұрын
100% yes
@tofo91863 ай бұрын
hey is there a specific spec to torque the triple square to when reinstalling? thanks
@96ej2 ай бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Can you use the original air bag?
@96ej Жыл бұрын
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
@viziionfn142811 ай бұрын
Any idea if the stock steering wheel he has would fit on audi a4 b8.5 2014 ???
@96ej11 ай бұрын
Yes it should fit, if you have a different airbag you will need to match it to the steering wheel
@mithplays3654 Жыл бұрын
Would this work with any 2015+ audi steering wheel? I was thinking of grabbing an S6 wheel for my 2017 a3
@96ej Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@96ej facelift refers to which year range?
@96ej Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@moochiezpitt11 ай бұрын
Hi, do you happen to have the part number for the rs7 wheel? Thanks.
@96ej11 ай бұрын
It's the 4g number agestyling.com/products/genuine-audi-rs7-a7-s7-quattro-tiptronic-flat-bottom-punched-leather-steering-wheel?variant=39528850981044
@moochiezpitt10 ай бұрын
@@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.
@96ej10 ай бұрын
@@moochiezpitt My car is the 2.0, should be the same connector
@RichsRantMMAofficialchannel10 ай бұрын
Any idea about the wheels with the “view” button. My dash is analog and view is for virtual cockpit. Will the buttons work?
@96ej10 ай бұрын
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
@RichsRantMMAofficialchannel10 ай бұрын
@@96ej so without this adapter, should everything else work ok? Aside from the menu button on the left.
@96ej10 ай бұрын
@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
@RichsRantMMAofficialchannel10 ай бұрын
@@96ej ok thanks
@RichsRantMMAofficialchannel10 ай бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
How did you turn the wheele the other way with battery disconnected?
@96ej Жыл бұрын
I probably didn't explain it good enough in the video but that's why I parked on the cardboard
@shady965 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Where did you get you’re steering wheel?
@96ej Жыл бұрын
Good question, I found it on ebay
@96ej Жыл бұрын
I just searched for Audi flat bottom and made sure it matched mine
@joshrains2507 Жыл бұрын
How do you match it to yours.... I'm new to this, im not interested in wasting my cash....