Difference between revisions of "Cruise Control Retrofitting (8E)"

Revision as of 05:52, 26 May 2008

There are 3 types of steering column control modules, only 2 of them support cruise control.

Lowline
- Supported Steering Wheels: Standard Steering Wheel (4-Spoke)
- Supported Features: Trip Computer (does NOT support Cruise Control!)
- Part Numbers: 8E0-953-549-F
Midline
- Supported Steering Wheels: Standard Steering Wheel (4-Spoke), Sport Steering Wheel (3-Spoke), Multi-Function Steering Wheel
- Supported Features: Trip Computer, Cruise Control
- Part Numbers: 8E0-953-549-L, 8E0-953-549-N, 8E0-953-549-Q
Highline
- Supported Steering Wheels: Standard Steering Wheel (4-Spoke), Sport Steering Wheel (3-Spoke), Multi-Function Steering Wheel
- Supported Features: Trip Computer, Cruise Control, Steering Wheel Heating
- Part Numbers: 8E0-953-549-M, 8E0-953-549-P

Note: When replacing the steering column control module you may need to learn the vehicle identification number (VIN).

In general the whole retrofit is just plug and play except that one wire needs to be added.

Wire T16a/5 from steering column control module to engine control module (see wiring diagram specific your particular car/engine).
Install cruise control capable lever (see parts catalog/repair manual).

Change steering column control module coding.
Activate cruise control in the engine control module (see engine specific diagnostic procedures).

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 ** '''''Supported Steering Wheels''''': Standard Steering Wheel (4-Spoke), Sport Steering Wheel (3-Spoke), Multi-Function Steering Wheel
 ** '''''Supported Features''''': Trip Computer, Cruise Control
-** '''''Part Numbers''''': 8E0-953-549-L, 8E0-953-549-N
+** '''''Part Numbers''''': 8E0-953-549-L, 8E0-953-549-N, 8E0-953-549-Q
 * '''Highline'''
 ** '''''Supported Steering Wheels''''': Standard Steering Wheel (4-Spoke), Sport Steering Wheel (3-Spoke), Multi-Function Steering Wheel