MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: winrya on January 19, 2010, 04:50:56 pm

Title: MFSW, what do i need to know??
Post by: winrya on January 19, 2010, 04:50:56 pm: Hi Guys,

I'm thinking of buying a MFSW for my GTI. Its a 2005 with the version B RNS-510 sat nav. If i buy one, how easy is it to fit and do i need any new wiring?

I'd appreciate some knowledge from those who are in the know as I've had a bit of a search around the forums but need some concise facts.

Cheers,

Ryan
Title: Re: MFSW, what do i need to know??
Post by: vRStu on January 19, 2010, 06:55:25 pm: Fitting should be a doddle.

Airbag wiring loom should be the only wiring you need.

Might need a new steering controller depending on what's currently installed.
Title: Re: MFSW, what do i need to know??
Post by: winrya on January 19, 2010, 08:06:10 pm: Thanks for the reply. What's involved in changing the steering controller and what kind of
cost is the part. Also, does the mfsw need coding before the buttons
will work?

Cheers

Ryan
Title: Re: MFSW, what do i need to know??
Post by: danishmkvgti on January 19, 2010, 08:21:46 pm: You need the steering wheel off to get to the Control box, and a bit of coding might be expected :happy2:
Title: Re: MFSW, what do i need to know??
Post by: vRStu on January 19, 2010, 08:46:02 pm: Steering wheel controllers are circa Â£100 - Â£115.

Do you have CC or Highline at the moment?
Title: Re: MFSW, what do i need to know??
Post by: Gti Jal on January 19, 2010, 10:13:50 pm: Have a look at this.

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2938601
Title: Re: MFSW, what do i need to know??
Post by: edd666999 on January 20, 2010, 08:26:05 am: PM mortygttdi, he has the low down and the know how. He fits them for you too for a good price if im thinking of the right guy!
Title: Re: MFSW, what do i need to know??
Post by: winrya on January 20, 2010, 06:49:50 pm: Quote from: vRStu on January 19, 2010, 08:46:02 pm
Steering wheel controllers are circa Â£100 - Â£115.

Do you have CC or Highline at the moment?

I have cruise control but not the highline computer. I had the cruise retrofitted at a vw dealer soon after i purchased the car
Title: Re: MFSW, what do i need to know??
Post by: vRStu on January 20, 2010, 06:56:09 pm: It's not a 100% infallible supposition but in many cases if you have CC and or Highline you have a good chance of having the correct steering controller for MFSW.
Title: Re: MFSW, what do i need to know??
Post by: winrya on January 20, 2010, 06:59:20 pm: Quote from: vRStu on January 20, 2010, 06:56:09 pm
It's not a 100% infallible supposition but in many cases if you have CC and or Highline you have a good chance of having the correct steering controller for MFSW.

I remember the dealer had to order a cable as the cruise wasnt plug and play on my gti as it is one of the earlier models? Don't know if they were refering to the steering controller?

Thanks for the replies :happy2:
Title: Re: MFSW, what do i need to know??
Post by: vRStu on January 20, 2010, 07:01:16 pm: I guess yours is earlier than mid 2005 ish then. The wire runs from the steering controller to the bulkhead panel.
Title: Re: MFSW, what do i need to know??
Post by: JPC on January 20, 2010, 07:16:28 pm: I'm selling my gti steering wheel with mf soon. I also will be selling the steering wheel controller which I bought 3 months ago for like 140 quid! Argh!
Title: Re: MFSW, what do i need to know??
Post by: winrya on January 20, 2010, 07:19:04 pm: Quote from: vRStu on January 20, 2010, 07:01:16 pm
I guess yours is earlier than mid 2005 ish then. The wire runs from the steering controller to the bulkhead panel.

June 2005 mate. So this wire is nothing to do with the steering controller then?
Title: Re: MFSW, what do i need to know??
Post by: winrya on January 20, 2010, 07:20:09 pm: Quote from: JPC on January 20, 2010, 07:16:28 pm
I'm selling my gti steering wheel with mf soon. I also will be selling the steering wheel controller which I bought 3 months ago for like 140 quid! Argh!

How much are you looking for Â£Â£?

I've noticed some mk6 wheels on ebay and getting very tempted :laugh:

I can't stop finding new things to buy for this car :scared:
Title: Re: MFSW, what do i need to know??
Post by: vRStu on January 20, 2010, 07:22:08 pm: Quote from: winrya on January 20, 2010, 07:19:04 pm
Quote from: vRStu on January 20, 2010, 07:01:16 pm
I guess yours is earlier than mid 2005 ish then. The wire runs from the steering controller to the bulkhead panel.

June 2005 mate. So this wire is nothing to do with the steering controller then?

It connects the CC stalk to the ECU via the steering controller.