Bro, you have the best videos. I have seen multiple walkthroughs for steering wheels and paddle shifter replacing and yours are by far the best. I really appreciate the time you put into your videos. Picky on subbing to folks but you definitely got my sub.
Randomly encounter your video. I installed this on my 2016 S3 about a year and 8 months ago and I was never able to figure it out to make the push start button work. Watching your video and re checking the instructions I got. I just realized that when it says if you have a 4 pin or 6 pin. The instructions were not referring to the amount of cables in the oem push start plug. But rather the plug itself. Dang it. Thanks a lot for this video. I just realized that I did the install following the 4 pin instructions. And is the 6 pin like yours. So instead of pin 3 and 4 is freaking pin 3 and 6. I'll get that sucker working tomorrow. 😂 Again thanks a lot.
Man I’m trying to install a carbon fiber wheel on my 2023 golf r but there’s more electronics involved and not everything has the connectors ready to go. Definitely need to splice/solder on this wheel which sucks
Great video! Honestly the only one I could find talking through how to install these buttons! I have a golf R 7.5 (2018) and was wondering if the same concept is applied? Not sure if you would be aware at all.
yes haha! i also have a 2017 volkswagwen Golf R mk7 it should be practically the same thing! If you check my other videos i actually show you how to remove not only the wheel/airbag off but also the center console. However maybe i will message my supplier and ask them if they can send me a wheel to install for demo purposes!
@@Haydenschreiermk2 haha you will be a life saver and probably the only person to upload a video on that😂 and 100% I will be sure to review your other videos. Thanks mate
There’s a proper way and a lazy way and this is definitely the lazy cheap way. Instead of using the allready existing free pins specifically designed for that feature is absolutely hilarious. The kessy ecu is directly under the steering wheel cover where you could have picked the start signal from but hey, ripping 1/10 of the car out to do sketchy wiring with janky looking buttons is the way. Oh dear god thats the difference between us and eu car guys…
Oh really, since you’re so informed and so “proper” why don’t you do it, film it, and edit it, matter fact why are you here if you are so informed? Buncha talk with no walk 😂
So you did the lazy thing and instead of having your own informative video, correcting this one you besmirch the creator through a useless comment. Good job clown
you cant use OEM r8 buttons you have to get aftermarket buttons. But you can just buy the buttons separately and install to OEM wheel. That is possible. The person i linked in description can sell you just the buttons that i have in my video
Got a question for you, so I have a 8v Audi a3 2.0 and I was wondering if any wheel with paddle shifter from Christina would work as long as it says for 8v Audi a3
Good question, I also have had an 8V Audi a3 2.0t. Christina does have a wheel with paddle shifters for you. Heres the MAJOR thing, if you do not have paddle shifters currently on your car then you need to purchase buttons from her that work with paddle shifters or buy separate buttons which I can provide you the eBay link for. Then it’s just plug and play after that! DM me on instagram
If you buy a new wheel you will also need to buy new buttons that can power the paddle shifter. the A3 steering wheel buttons arent wired to send power to shifters even though there is a plug for them on the back. You have two options. the first is replace your wheel with an S3 or RS3 wheel that has buttons and shifters already on it. Option 2 is buy a carbon fiber wheel from christina who i show in my video and also tell her that you need to purchase the additional button assembly to make the paddle shifters work
Ciao amico, posso chiederti una info? Ho visto il tuo video tante volte, perché anche io ho installato i tasti drive select e start. Ma nel collegamento che fai nella consol centrale fai solo il collegamento dei pin che vengono dal tasto di accensione, il 3 è il 6. Il Red è 12v e il Black e massa. Mi chiedo come fa a funzionare il tasto drive select? Grazie per la risposta
mi spiace, parlo inglese e non italiano, quindi per favore traduci il mio testo Pin 3 and 6 are connections that tap into your push start button and the red and black are power for it as we are piggy backing the connection. The drive select buttons get power as they piggy back off the steering wheel. As you can see when I plug the steering wheel in there are more wires than the original. The steering wheel wires are for drive select power and the center console is only for start/stop buttons
i think its incredible quality! mine looks perfect and the other wheel i had still looks amazing as well! obviously with any alcantara i try not to hold it often and if i do i would clean it
no its not for sale. even if it was id probably sel it for the same or more than what a carbon fiber one goes for. If you want a normal wheel Christina who i mentioned in the video will sell you one!
I HAVE A SERIOUS QUESTION: Looking to order a custom steering wheel from Christina, but was debating if the Alcantara wheel cover would be safe. I have done some research and many people say that this may be a safety hazard. Does anyone know?
The alcantara airbag cover? I mean anything not from factory has its risks. HOWEVER upon further inspection of mine. It is indeed an OEM Audi steering wheel cover that you can see from the inside. You can tell it’s OEM and that they have put alcantara over it. I’m not sure it if it’s perforated or will tear upon airbag explosion (I hope it does) but I can’t be sure until it’s tested. I have seen videos of other airbags w alcantara on them tested and it does show it working
good work bruh 👏🏽 what’s your review after all this time of using it ? The exhaust tune on your rs3 is legendary can you tell me what mods you used to get it there please ? Thanks
It still is awesome! i just love how aggressive it makes the wheel look! there really isnt an exhaust tune on the RS3. the only think done is i have removed the secondary cats and i have the audi performence exhaust. Im also APR Stage 1+ tune but that doesnt really change the exhaust sound
Never disconnect that airbag with the battery connected. A better way to do it: Turn the car onto accessories only (Don't start it) then disconnect the battery. This will prevent the steering lock from coming on and allows you to manually turn the wheel left / right to disconnect the airbag.
You can unclip the airbag perfectly fine with the battery connected. Nowhere in my video did I disconnect or touch the airbag wires with the battery still connected. Metal clips holding airbag to the wheel have nothing to do with the airbag wiring harness. Thats like saying don’t unscrew your seat with the battery still on because there’s an airbag in the seat. Obviously you can unscrew your seat with the battery still on. Just disconnect the battery before unplugging the airbag
I didnt “take off” the airbag with the battery connected. But in order to take the airbag off you have to turn the wheel left and right. With the car off the wheel will anti theft lock. Once the airbag is unclipped i disconnected battery and unplugged the airbag
@@Haydenschreiermk2 I know however its still really dangerous to do it the way you did if you click the start button once without pressing any pedals your steering wheel will unlock without having the ignition on and then you can rotate the wheel
Great video, but how did you get the steering wheel to unlock while the battery was disconnected? I can't unlock my steering column unless the car is fully on
The car was fully on and then I turned it. I also heard you can press once to get the car in accessory mode and turn the wheel without power steering. Regardless battery on turn the wheel loosen airbag. DISCONNECT BATTERY than unclip airbag from wheel
you 10000000% shoudl take the extra step to unplug the battery. this is to lower the risk of detonating the airbag and also throwing an airbag light. yes airbags dont deploy if the car is off but why risk it. if left on, theres a chance yo u may forget and accidentally start the car to turn the wheel.
@@Haydenschreiermk2 Hey brother, I made an order with Chen through FB after watching your video and seeing her work. I also mentioned your video and got a discount! The steering came in three weeks and I installed it all by myself. I had done it in the past and your video was a very good refresh. I listened to your advice and removed the battery, just to be safe. Thank you and I hope you get compensated!
What fuse did you tap into for the power trying to connect one of these to my S5 B9 and a piggy back off the original start button fuse seems to be a switch live and will only work once you press the original start stop button
Its been awhile, but I believe you need constant power even when the car is off. Go buy the fuse tester I have and see which fuse is constantly on. Then unplug your battery, pull the fuse and put the fuse tap in. You can also go online and check what the fuse your pulling is used for.
Not an r8 or a ttrs wheel. You might want to change the name on the video to r8/ttrs buttons on a3/s3/rs3 wheel or retrofit kit. R8/ttrs wheels are completely different than rs3 wheels. For start the main buttons are illuminated red instead of white and theres a big gap in center of ttrs and the r8 wheel. Also r8 wheel and or ttrs wheels depending on model have exhaust flap buttons and race mode buttons attached to the drive select and start stop but are extremely hard to program to an rs3. The drive select and start stop retrofit kit you have on that wheel are extremely easy to install.
Hayden I reached out to them twice with your name and have yet to hear back from them. Do you know if they’re still in business? Do you have another contact email address for them if they are? Thanks
I finally connected with them. Since mine has a lane assist sensor in the stock wheel, I’ll need to erase any codes via scan tool. Have you heard from others if this was problematic or is it pretty straightforward.
I would never install a Chinese clone wheel in my car. I've seen pictures where these wheels just break in half. Stick with the OEM Audi wheels people.
Damn that is amazing. I always thought those Chinese sellers were spam scammers but I guess they're actually legit and just trying to sell their products!
yes! thats why its always good to have a reference! and i can say with confidence the supplier i linked in the description and at the end of the video is awesome!
Bro, you have the best videos. I have seen multiple walkthroughs for steering wheels and paddle shifter replacing and yours are by far the best. I really appreciate the time you put into your videos. Picky on subbing to folks but you definitely got my sub.
this means a lot! this is exactly why i make the videos i make. Cant seem to find a good one on TH-cam so i try and make a better one to help others!
Randomly encounter your video. I installed this on my 2016 S3 about a year and 8 months ago and I was never able to figure it out to make the push start button work.
Watching your video and re checking the instructions I got. I just realized that when it says if you have a 4 pin or 6 pin. The instructions were not referring to the amount of cables in the oem push start plug. But rather the plug itself. Dang it. Thanks a lot for this video.
I just realized that I did the install following the 4 pin instructions. And is the 6 pin like yours.
So instead of pin 3 and 4 is freaking pin 3 and 6. I'll get that sucker working tomorrow. 😂
Again thanks a lot.
You got it! Glad it helped!
@Haydenschreiermk2 I got it working. One freaking cable. Pin 4 back in place and used Pin 6. Lol! 🤣
nice video, comprehensive and insightful mate! do you know whether does the middle console start / stop button still works?
it sure does work yes!
Just got my new wheel and airbag cover from Christina. Cant wait to install it!
Sick!!!! email me some photos! i will be happy to answer any questions!
Definitely need this in mine. Thanks for this detailed install video. 👍🏾
Glad it was helpful!
Man I’m trying to install a carbon fiber wheel on my 2023 golf r but there’s more electronics involved and not everything has the connectors ready to go. Definitely need to splice/solder on this wheel which sucks
Yup great video man! Saw you post on FB and had to watch. Going to be installing mine next sunday
Thank you man!
Great video! Honestly the only one I could find talking through how to install these buttons! I have a golf R 7.5 (2018) and was wondering if the same concept is applied? Not sure if you would be aware at all.
yes haha! i also have a 2017 volkswagwen Golf R mk7 it should be practically the same thing! If you check my other videos i actually show you how to remove not only the wheel/airbag off but also the center console. However maybe i will message my supplier and ask them if they can send me a wheel to install for demo purposes!
@@Haydenschreiermk2 haha you will be a life saver and probably the only person to upload a video on that😂 and 100% I will be sure to review your other videos. Thanks mate
Could the start stop work with an Audi a3 or Audi Tt ?
yes if it has the start stop button
@ thanks buddy
Thank you so much - your walkthrough was really clear and I very much appreciate your walking through everything in such detail.
You're very welcome!
I’m really glad I found you video, great quality, I want to order the same steering wheel for me, it’s awesome
Glad you like it!
Where did you get or loocking for this kit Start/Stop bottens becouse i want to install this in my car
check the description of my video!
There’s a proper way and a lazy way and this is definitely the lazy cheap way. Instead of using the allready existing free pins specifically designed for that feature is absolutely hilarious. The kessy ecu is directly under the steering wheel cover where you could have picked the start signal from but hey, ripping 1/10 of the car out to do sketchy wiring with janky looking buttons is the way. Oh dear god thats the difference between us and eu car guys…
So how show us how it’s done.
The correct answer is to tap into the blue tooth signal wire in the center console.
Oh really, since you’re so informed and so “proper” why don’t you do it, film it, and edit it, matter fact why are you here if you are so informed? Buncha talk with no walk 😂
@R_S4_B5 do you have a link or video where I could see the correct way of doing it? Thank you
So you did the lazy thing and instead of having your own informative video, correcting this one you besmirch the creator through a useless comment. Good job clown
Good job, even if personally don't like radio controlled ignition .. I consider it unsafe too.
Grerat video, didn’t realise it takes that much work to get that working, good thing i already have a TTRS with the buttons as standard 😅
Yes they are a project indeed!
I don't know why they don't have it on the rs3 as well. It's pretty much a ttrs with 4 doors lol
Heyy, do you know if I can put the two buttons from the R8 to my original RS3 8V 2018 Steering Wheel? Or was your Trimm different? Thanks!
you cant use OEM r8 buttons you have to get aftermarket buttons. But you can just buy the buttons separately and install to OEM wheel. That is possible. The person i linked in description can sell you just the buttons that i have in my video
Got a question for you, so I have a 8v Audi a3 2.0 and I was wondering if any wheel with paddle shifter from Christina would work as long as it says for 8v Audi a3
Good question, I also have had an 8V Audi a3 2.0t. Christina does have a wheel with paddle shifters for you. Heres the MAJOR thing, if you do not have paddle shifters currently on your car then you need to purchase buttons from her that work with paddle shifters or buy separate buttons which I can provide you the eBay link for. Then it’s just plug and play after that! DM me on instagram
I don’t currently have paddle shifters on my a3. If I buy a new wheel, how are the shifter’s being powered?
If you buy a new wheel you will also need to buy new buttons that can power the paddle shifter. the A3 steering wheel buttons arent wired to send power to shifters even though there is a plug for them on the back. You have two options. the first is replace your wheel with an S3 or RS3 wheel that has buttons and shifters already on it. Option 2 is buy a carbon fiber wheel from christina who i show in my video and also tell her that you need to purchase the additional button assembly to make the paddle shifters work
@@Haydenschreiermk2 ok thanks for the help!
Hello when I search for the wheels website doesn’t show. You happen to have a link for that specific one you showed at the end of the video ?
Look in the description of my video, I have provided a link to her personal Facebook and the page where you can buy one
Ciao amico, posso chiederti una info? Ho visto il tuo video tante volte, perché anche io ho installato i tasti drive select e start. Ma nel collegamento che fai nella consol centrale fai solo il collegamento dei pin che vengono dal tasto di accensione, il 3 è il 6. Il Red è 12v e il Black e massa. Mi chiedo come fa a funzionare il tasto drive select? Grazie per la risposta
mi spiace, parlo inglese e non italiano, quindi per favore traduci il mio testo
Pin 3 and 6 are connections that tap into your push start button and the red and black are power for it as we are piggy backing the connection. The drive select buttons get power as they piggy back off the steering wheel. As you can see when I plug the steering wheel in there are more wires than the original. The steering wheel wires are for drive select power and the center console is only for start/stop buttons
@@Haydenschreiermk2 dear friend I would like to show you some photos of the wiring received from Aliexspress, do you have an email to send to?
Where did you get the carbon fiber interior trim?
on ebay i found a REAL carbon one
What about the lane assstent, if i have this feature on my original steering wheel. I got told the new one doesnt have that. Will i get an error?
not sure what that has to do with this.... i have lane assist on my car and its not on the wheel. its on the stalk on he side of the wheel
@@Haydenschreiermk2hmm, the guy i ordered the wheel from told me the lane assistent is under the leather in the steering wheel. But idk i have an A3.
How is the alcatana with time ? Does it fade away or is it great quality bro ?
i think its incredible quality! mine looks perfect and the other wheel i had still looks amazing as well! obviously with any alcantara i try not to hold it often and if i do i would clean it
@@Haydenschreiermk2 Thanks bruh
Does someone know for which cars that’s competitive?
Thank you
What did you do with the old wheel are you selling it
no its not for sale. even if it was id probably sel it for the same or more than what a carbon fiber one goes for. If you want a normal wheel Christina who i mentioned in the video will sell you one!
Such a sick car! Was hoping for a little drive at the end, for fun lol
ooooo, i should have:( i guess i have to do it in another video!!
Does the Drive select also work? Cause after wiring only the start stop has worked :(
yes my drive select works fine
Did you make it work?
@@Amn22g haven’t attempted to do anything with wiring since but as it stands, start stop only.
@@MQB_TTRS3there’s a module under front seat, Connect it to that.
That is sick bro, sounds like one could start importing these and making a killing..
100% if you were getting them bulk
I HAVE A SERIOUS QUESTION: Looking to order a custom steering wheel from Christina, but was debating if the Alcantara wheel cover would be safe. I have done some research and many people say that this may be a safety hazard. Does anyone know?
The alcantara airbag cover? I mean anything not from factory has its risks. HOWEVER upon further inspection of mine. It is indeed an OEM Audi steering wheel cover that you can see from the inside. You can tell it’s OEM and that they have put alcantara over it. I’m not sure it if it’s perforated or will tear upon airbag explosion (I hope it does) but I can’t be sure until it’s tested. I have seen videos of other airbags w alcantara on them tested and it does show it working
would this work on a 2016?
yeah
good work bruh 👏🏽 what’s your review after all this time of using it ? The exhaust tune on your rs3 is legendary can you tell me what mods you used to get it there please ? Thanks
It still is awesome! i just love how aggressive it makes the wheel look! there really isnt an exhaust tune on the RS3. the only think done is i have removed the secondary cats and i have the audi performence exhaust. Im also APR Stage 1+ tune but that doesnt really change the exhaust sound
@@Haydenschreiermk2 Thanks man
if you get the airbag cover from them, how does one install that? please do a video lol thanks
I’ve made a video on my VW it’s very similar! Near identical!
th-cam.com/video/bIlZLtEBcKQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=rSpszrbUBLyr49bj
@@Haydenschreiermk2 haha thanks, i saw it right after i asked, good man!
Hello the cable White And Blu ?? not connect ?
It’s all explained in the video
You need an OBD splitter to free up your port
i already have an OBD splitter, it powers my dashcam and P3 boost gauge. that is why i fuse tapped
Awesome DIY and info, thanks for sharing 👊🏻
You bet!
How much are these steering wheels ?
they are around $550!
Never disconnect that airbag with the battery connected. A better way to do it: Turn the car onto accessories only (Don't start it) then disconnect the battery. This will prevent the steering lock from coming on and allows you to manually turn the wheel left / right to disconnect the airbag.
You can unclip the airbag perfectly fine with the battery connected. Nowhere in my video did I disconnect or touch the airbag wires with the battery still connected. Metal clips holding airbag to the wheel have nothing to do with the airbag wiring harness. Thats like saying don’t unscrew your seat with the battery still on because there’s an airbag in the seat. Obviously you can unscrew your seat with the battery still on. Just disconnect the battery before unplugging the airbag
Best install video.
Thank you bro!
Press the key once if push to start without turning the ignition on and disconnect the battery, never take off a airbag with the battery connected...
I didnt “take off” the airbag with the battery connected. But in order to take the airbag off you have to turn the wheel left and right. With the car off the wheel will anti theft lock. Once the airbag is unclipped i disconnected battery and unplugged the airbag
@@Haydenschreiermk2 I know however its still really dangerous to do it the way you did if you click the start button once without pressing any pedals your steering wheel will unlock without having the ignition on and then you can rotate the wheel
But even then there is still power going to it. Whether ignition is on or off. But i will do that next time
Great video, but how did you get the steering wheel to unlock while the battery was disconnected? I can't unlock my steering column unless the car is fully on
The car was fully on and then I turned it. I also heard you can press once to get the car in accessory mode and turn the wheel without power steering. Regardless battery on turn the wheel loosen airbag. DISCONNECT BATTERY than unclip airbag from wheel
You don't really need to unplug the battery, just make sure the car is fully OFF when removing the airbag.
you 10000000% shoudl take the extra step to unplug the battery. this is to lower the risk of detonating the airbag and also throwing an airbag light. yes airbags dont deploy if the car is off but why risk it. if left on, theres a chance yo u may forget and accidentally start the car to turn the wheel.
@@Haydenschreiermk2 Hey brother, I made an order with Chen through FB after watching your video and seeing her work. I also mentioned your video and got a discount! The steering came in three weeks and I installed it all by myself. I had done it in the past and your video was a very good refresh. I listened to your advice and removed the battery, just to be safe. Thank you and I hope you get compensated!
@@imlevitating___ ayyyyeee! that is awesome news dude! im glad everything went well and came out good!
A beer or two on me!
You rock!
What fuse did you tap into for the power trying to connect one of these to my S5 B9 and a piggy back off the original start button fuse seems to be a switch live and will only work once you press the original start stop button
Its been awhile, but I believe you need constant power even when the car is off. Go buy the fuse tester I have and see which fuse is constantly on. Then unplug your battery, pull the fuse and put the fuse tap in. You can also go online and check what the fuse your pulling is used for.
Can I purchase your old steering wheel?
Not for sale
Can i have the old steering wheel you have 😅😥
Not for sale unfortunately:(
Not an r8 or a ttrs wheel. You might want to change the name on the video to r8/ttrs buttons on a3/s3/rs3 wheel or retrofit kit. R8/ttrs wheels are completely different than rs3 wheels. For start the main buttons are illuminated red instead of white and theres a big gap in center of ttrs and the r8 wheel. Also r8 wheel and or ttrs wheels depending on model have exhaust flap buttons and race mode buttons attached to the drive select and start stop but are extremely hard to program to an rs3. The drive select and start stop retrofit kit you have on that wheel are extremely easy to install.
No one said it was an R8 or TTRS wheel lmfao
Title says the wheel is in the “style” of those ones.
@@Bahle_Gaji well its still not there style. Its a start stop button and drive select button thats on the oem rs3 steering wheel.
@@reesechris76 Ok Chris. You still get the idea
Chris its just a wheel mate
Hayden I reached out to them twice with your name and have yet to hear back from them. Do you know if they’re still in business? Do you have another contact email address for them if they are? Thanks
i sent her a screenshot of this message. they are in business still last i checked. i will tell her to take a look
@@Haydenschreiermk2 Thanks man. I appreciate your help!
I finally connected with them. Since mine has a lane assist sensor in the stock wheel, I’ll need to erase any codes via scan tool. Have you heard from others if this was problematic or is it pretty straightforward.
Do not attempt this mod if you have to go anywhere soon. Vice grips for a steering wheel is no fun.
Yeah only because i didnt have a flex head 10mm wrench. Had i of had that, it would have been a piece of cake
That is dangerous when you were removing the air bag you have to unplug the battery.
The battery was unplugged when I removed the airbag…
I would never install a Chinese clone wheel in my car. I've seen pictures where these wheels just break in half. Stick with the OEM Audi wheels people.
They are OEM cores, so technically you would be getting an OEM wheel, I have noticed no difference.
This is an oem Audi wheel that they carbon over
delusional idiot
buy from me hhhhhhhhhhhhh
Damn that is amazing. I always thought those Chinese sellers were spam scammers but I guess they're actually legit and just trying to sell their products!
yes! thats why its always good to have a reference! and i can say with confidence the supplier i linked in the description and at the end of the video is awesome!
Everytime i unlock the first clip the horn goes on🥲🫠