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MK6 MFSW module compatibility with MK5?
« on: December 12, 2018, 04:06:17 am »
Can anyone tell me if the MFSW module out of a MK6 golf would still work if I was to fit it into my MK5?

My thinking is that if the MK6 steering wheel is a straight fit/ replacement on the MK5 then surly the modules be interchangeable too?

Also is there any difference in the slip rings from a MFSW one and non MFSW version?

Any help would be appreciated.

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Re: MK6 MFSW module compatibility with MK5?
« Reply #2 on: December 12, 2018, 07:25:11 pm »
You need revision CH control module, it is the most compatible, the only one that can communicate on lin 1.3 (Golf 5) and lin 2.0 (Golf VI). Don't worry about the slip rings, they're the same.

Control Module Part Number   Slip Ring   Software Level   Variant   Steering Angle Sensor   LIN Version   
1K0-953-549-CH                     Type 2   SW 0111           Highline           Yes                             1.3 & 2.0

There are a lot of China copies on ebay, but they are really good:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Control-Unit-Steering-Column-Multifunction-Steering-Wheel-Module-1K0953549CH-VW/113346383332?hash=item1a63f88de4:g:hnoAAOSwjZlbzUYp:rk:1:pf:0
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Re: MK6 MFSW module compatibility with MK5?
« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2018, 03:41:28 am »

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Re: MK6 MFSW module compatibility with MK5?
« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2018, 03:45:09 am »
You need revision CH control module, it is the most compatible, the only one that can communicate on lin 1.3 (Golf 5) and lin 2.0 (Golf VI). Don't worry about the slip rings, they're the same.

Control Module Part Number   Slip Ring   Software Level   Variant   Steering Angle Sensor   LIN Version   
1K0-953-549-CH                     Type 2   SW 0111           Highline           Yes                             1.3 & 2.0

There are a lot of China copies on ebay, but they are really good:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Control-Unit-Steering-Column-Multifunction-Steering-Wheel-Module-1K0953549CH-VW/113346383332?hash=item1a63f88de4:g:hnoAAOSwjZlbzUYp:rk:1:pf:0

Thanks for the info. The EBay link you’ve added is that a genuine one?

Also just to clarify I have a 2008 MK5 GT TDi (170) and it doesn’t have the multi function steering wheel. I’m wanting to add this onto my car and get the module.

Should I still be ok with the one you posted the link for?

And the CH model number is off a MK6?

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Re: MK6 MFSW module compatibility with MK5?
« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2018, 12:13:03 pm »
I have a spare module for anyone interested part no. 1K0-953-549-BD

Yours for the price of postage.

According to the wiki,

1K0-953-549-BD   Type 2   SW 0070   Highline   Yes   1.3   #1, #2

#2: Manual Transmission only, does NOT support Ignition Key Lock.
#3: Based on feedback this unit MAY or MAY NOT allow Cruise Control Retrofitting. Replacing the Steering Wheel Control Module may be required.

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Re: MK6 MFSW module compatibility with MK5?
« Reply #6 on: December 18, 2018, 02:18:01 pm »
You need revision CH control module, it is the most compatible, the only one that can communicate on lin 1.3 (Golf 5) and lin 2.0 (Golf VI). Don't worry about the slip rings, they're the same.

Control Module Part Number   Slip Ring   Software Level   Variant   Steering Angle Sensor   LIN Version   
1K0-953-549-CH                     Type 2   SW 0111           Highline           Yes                             1.3 & 2.0

There are a lot of China copies on ebay, but they are really good:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Control-Unit-Steering-Column-Multifunction-Steering-Wheel-Module-1K0953549CH-VW/113346383332?hash=item1a63f88de4:g:hnoAAOSwjZlbzUYp:rk:1:pf:0

Thanks for the info. The EBay link you’ve added is that a genuine one?

Also just to clarify I have a 2008 MK5 GT TDi (170) and it doesn’t have the multi function steering wheel. I’m wanting to add this onto my car and get the module.

Should I still be ok with the one you posted the link for?

And the CH model number is off a MK6?

CH works with both mk6 and mk5.
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Re: MK6 MFSW module compatibility with MK5?
« Reply #7 on: December 19, 2018, 02:40:48 pm »
I have a spare module for anyone interested part no. 1K0-953-549-BD

Yours for the price of postage.

According to the wiki,

1K0-953-549-BD   Type 2   SW 0070   Highline   Yes   1.3   #1, #2

#2: Manual Transmission only, does NOT support Ignition Key Lock.
#3: Based on feedback this unit MAY or MAY NOT allow Cruise Control Retrofitting. Replacing the Steering Wheel Control Module may be required.

Thanks buddy. Just seen the last bit you wrote and mine is a DSG model (without the highline clocks but I’m thinking of adding the Scirocco highline clocks later. Guessing it won’t work?

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Re: MK6 MFSW module compatibility with MK5?
« Reply #8 on: December 20, 2018, 03:52:21 pm »
I'd go for CH then if you're not sure.

I got mine off eBay.

You will need a new airbag loom/harness so that it it can plug into the media socket (Black plug)

1K0971584C was my part number. (But i'm not 100% sure, can anyone confirm?)

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