However the actual fault lies in the indicator stalk which needs to be replaced. It's a relatively straightforward job - if you have the right tools, in particular you will need a Torx T25 and T9 screwdriver head and an M12 spline socket to remove the steering wheel. Over the last year I've been building up my tool collection so have these to hand.
I bought the replacement part from EuroCarParts and it cost me £40. From a VW dealer may be more. Interestingly the replacement part had an additional button for setting the cruise control that wasn't present on the original. The VW part number for the indicator stalk with cruise control is 8L0 953 513 S, the original fitted to the car had a date of 25.09.02
The process uis brilliantly explained on the MKIVS forum and I followed the guide there. It doesn't cover the multi function steering wheel but the basic process is the same. The thread with the guide to removing VW Golf/Bora indicator is here
These are the photos of the process on my VW Golf. The most important part to avoid getting airbag light - disconnect the battery!
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| Battery disconnected |
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| VW Golf Steering wheel removed |
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| VW Golf Turn indicator replacement |
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| VW Golf Turn indicator replacement - airbag removed |
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| VW Golf Turn indicator replacement - stalk removed |
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| VW part number for the indicator stalk with cruise control is 8L0 953 513 S |
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| Old and new indicators - top also has the right hand part attached, bottom is the old part taken out |
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| VW part number for the indicator stalk with cruise control is 8L0 953 513 S |
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| VW Golf MK4 Steering wheel with airbag removed |
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| VW Golf Steering wheel airbag connectors |
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| VW Golf Multi function Steering wheel removal |
Hello from the US! I have a quick question for you...how did you remove the airbag on the multifunction wheel? I know on the other mk4 wheels there are access holes on the back to insert a screwdriver and release the retaining springs but there aren't any on the MFW that line up with the airbag lug holes:
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How'd you get yours out? Just pull on it?
You can email me at brian (at) cruze (dot) org if you don't mind, I'd really appreciate it! Thanks!
It was a couple of years ago so a bit hazy now but I do recall I had difficulty finding the location. In the end I'm sure there was an access hole but it wasn't very easy or obvious to find
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