Audi Q3 2013 squib repair snapped clock spring

[@dwds1998]

Great video mate. Have done this yesterday myself. Quick note for anyone who would consider doing this. You don’t need to disassemble whole thing top cover is clipped in once removed you will have full access to ribbon cable. To clean the ribbon cable i have used soldering iron, do not use direct fire as ribbon cable will shrink. Before soldering pierce 3 holes through plastic part and reinstall small white plastic for one this will hold ribbon cable in place for soldering second it removes tension from soldered areas when reinstalled.

[@jamesfarley9629]

Great video, thanks for uploading, a common issue it seems. Hopefully once repaired it won’t happen again!

[@kimbo1966]

Great video.

[@ליאורורפולר]

Thank you very much for a video that helped me a lot I have a question, can I take the part out for work and continue to drive without the part until I fix it, I will look forward to your answer Thanks

[@kieferste]

It's possible but I wouldn't advise too

[@otherhumans6171]

Would that cause epc light to?

[@ElizaStephens-i7b]

I know this was forever ago but I have a question. After disconnecting the battery I can't turn the wheel, so how to turn the wheel to get to the clips and to turn it back to center with the battery disconnected

[@ליאורורפולר]

Thank you very much for the video, you helped me a lot, I did the unpacking and assembly exactly according to the explanations, thank you The steering wheel is fine, but I have warning lights on the dashboard A sign of a steering wheel + slip light Can you tell me if I installed it correctly, or how to cancel these bulbs I would appreciate your answer, thank you very much

[@kieferste]

Along as you followed the guide you should be OK I would check with a scan tool sorry for the late reply I've been very busy please let me know how you get on

[@frozenzoni]

Hi mate. What do you charge to do a squib repair?

[@Alf-Garnish]

Nice clear video. will it need re-coding, or just faults codes erasing ?

[@kieferste]

Just clear the codes matie

[@Alf-Garnish]

thanks @@kieferste

[@KARMATHEXLBULLY]

Also what bit is used for the nut holding the steering wheel on ?

[@dmitrijaleks6352]

Hi. Did you turn off the battery when you removed the airbag?

[@kieferste]

Yes I did

[@Sophie-zq5nb]

Thanks for the video! What temperature did you use to solder it? And what kind of welder rod did you use please? Thanks!

[@kieferste]

The temp was at 350 and I used a 0.8 solder wire hope this helps

[@Sophie-zq5nb]

@@kieferste Thank you so much!

[@Sophie-zq5nb]

@@kieferste Is it 350F or 350C please?

[@kieferste]

@@Sophie-zq5nb sorry its took too long I've been busy it's 350c hope this helps the hotter the iron the colder the job will be as it takes less time I find 350c is great for me

[@Indigopop]

Hi first of all thanks for making this video, second do you offer a repair service at all? 🙏

[@kieferste]

Hello there normally i would offer a service but at the moment because of unforeseen circumstances i am not offering that service at the moment its the same reason i haven't posted any vids for a while but hope to change that very soon thank you for taking the time to watch my video and I'm sorry that I'm unable to help you.

[@Danny-ml4yg]

Hi, I have a 2011 A1 with the same issue except the horn still works. Would be able to repair this for me if I send it to you? Cheers. Danny

[@ericsuper9723]

I have a question once the clock spring is broken can you remove the steering wheel airbag clips then after disconnect the battery. Or the airbag might come on?

[@kieferste]

It's not recommended i would always disconnect the battery but yes if there's no contact to the airbag it could be removed before hand

[@ericsuper9723]

@@kieferste thanks

[@caroltsele1018]

Guy,where can I get you ? My car has exactly the same problem ....no hooter and the steering buttons aren't working 😢

[@kieferste]

I'm from Durham way

[@gideonfiadzomor9326]

Hey mate, so when soldering the ribbon cable, do you get the tiny wires out of the ribbon and solder it together or you just align it and solder on top. Cheers

[@kieferste]

Scrape the plastic and you will see the wires solder them

[@Caswagna93]

Is this a 2013 Audi or a later model? My wife had a 2018 Q3 and it looks very similar. I just ordered a replacement clock spring

[@kieferste]

I believe there the same my friend

[@Caswagna93]

@@kieferste great, thanks! PS to any viewers, Audi and VW use the same clock spring for certain model vehicles. I found the replacement for $110 cheaper from VW than Audi

[@KARMATHEXLBULLY]

Hello mate My car has go exactly the same problem Audi q3 2012 sline Airbag light came up few days ago and when I turn steering wheel o can hear a few clicks . Also all buttons on steering wheel stopped working but my horn is still working ? I’ve tried looking for a replacement and cannot find one anywhere 😩 only one I can find is £500 😱 I don’t know what to do I came across your video tonight and seen you repaired this one and was thinking of having a go of repairing mine also but I’m scared incase I can’t and then the car is stuck there not able to drive and being stuck getting another . Any help would be appreciated mate

[@kieferste]

The sound your hearing is probably the ribbon broken only way to find out is follow my vid take things slow and take pictures of everything you do so if you get stuck with anything you can look back the retaining bolt on the steering wheel is a spline bolt I can't remember the size I for got to take note of that but like I say if you watch my vid you should be able to work it out hope this helps

[@ProducerGeoff]

@@kieferste it's a No. 12 Spline

[@mahay1431]

Can someone help me please I have changed my squib on my VW Passat programmed it in. airbag lights gone off but still have no horn or steering wheel controls can someone help me please..

[@kieferste]

Is it a new squib or a used one

[@mahay1431]

@@kieferste used one

[@kieferste]

Unless you've missed a plug or a connection without testing the circuit, it maybe a faulty squib I would go back over your work and make 100% sure it's all plugged in then start testing the horn circuit

[@mahay1431]

@@kieferste I will check it if any plug ain’t connected let you know how I get on ..

[@HaglundBorny]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@norbert9358]

p̳r̳o̳m̳o̳s̳m̳ 😈

[@Caswagna93]

How do you get the plastic trim pieces off on the top and bottom of the steering column?