Skoda Yeti Paddleshift Retro-fit (pre & post-facelift)

[jj120979]

sorry to bring up an old topic,,

 

have just replaced my buttons in my fabia vrs with 5E0919719 G 

 

so i can have full mfsw all buttons seem ok,,

 

only issue i have is the up shift dsg paddle has the wrong plug on it,, do anyone know the correct part number of the paddles??

 

thanks

 

james.

[Oneshotlpm]

On 02/04/2014 at 10:25, 137699 said:

Hi all, it's been a bit of a journey but finally got my flappy paddles working this morning on the FL Yeti.

I thought I'd do a write-up so that anyone considering this upgrade knows what to do as I ran into a roadblock along the way.

Firstly I can now confirm there has been a CANBUS update on the FL Yeti, which means the Multi-Functional Steering Wheel controls have to match. This is where I went wrong - the wheel I bought came with the older version CANBUS switches - they look visually identical but are wired differently and as such though the paddleshift worked, the radio/MFD controls were all screwed up.

So, if you have a PRE-FL Yeti, all you need do is buy a paddleshift wheel from any 2009-2013 Octavia/Superb or similar (Skodadop do a range of wheels so you can choose the one that suits you best) - then connect up VAG-COM or VCDS and activate the paddleshift function.

If, like me, you have a POST-FL Yeti, you need to either buy an Octavia 2014 wheel (currently the only one with the new CANBUS switches) or, retro fit the new switches to the older wheel (very easy to do - I did this bit myself). Sadly the standard FL Yeti steering wheel switches don't have the sockets for the paddles, so you have to buy the switches separate - again Skodadop sell the paddleshift switches as a separate option.

Here's a link to the steering wheels that Skodadop offer - I chose the vRS version: http://skodadop.com/en/yeti-/ruli-3/

& here's a link to the switches needed for the FL model: http://skodadop.com/en/fabia-ii/ruli-6/knopki-na-rul-s-lepestkami-dsg-dlya-skoda-superb-2-facelift-2014-5e0919719g.html

First impressions - thoroughly impressed. I can exercise so much more control over the car with these paddles than running in full auto mode, or using the stick shifter to execute a gearchange. Even in full auto-mode, you can still use the paddles to make a quick gear change, and after a few seconds the car reverts back to full auto again. Approaching a roundabout or junction this is a very useful feature.

Finally a couple of photos of the wheel fitted.

Finally a big thank you to Jim & the team at SJB Autotech in Basingstoke (VAG specialists) who persisted in sorting this all out for me!

Hey sorry to bring This post up from a few years ago. 

 

I'm currently trying to do the dsg paddle shift upgrade. 

 

Ive got a steering wheel from a 2016 octavia non vrs 

 

I want to fit it to a 2016 yeti dsg 1.2

 

Ive fitted the wheel and air bag, with a the paddles don't work and the Multifunctional buttons don't either. 

 

I know I need to get the car coded for the paddle shift but why would the buttons not work? Once coded will the buttons work? 

 

 

[langers2k]

@Oneshotlpm - you've bought an incompatible MFSW:

- A 2016 Yeti is based on the older PQ35 platform

- A 2016 Octavia is based on the newer MQB plaform

 

You needed to buy a MFSW from another PQ35/46 platform car :)

[Oneshotlpm]

1 minute ago, langers2k said:

@Oneshotlpm - you've bought an incompatible MFSW:

- A 2016 Yeti is based on the older PQ35 platform

- A 2016 Octavia is based on the newer MQB plaform

 

You needed to buy a MFSW from another PQ35/46 platform car

The wheel I have is from a 2013-2016 octavia. 

 

Ive seen it done before, I'm happy to use my original buttons if needed. 

 

 

[langers2k]

2 hours ago, Oneshotlpm said:

The wheel I have is from a 2013-2016 octavia. 

 

Ive seen it done before, I'm happy to use my original buttons if needed. 

 

You can use your original buttons but that won't help with the shift paddles. You need to find the buttons from a PQ35/46 car that support the shift paddles.

 

If I remember correctly:

- 5E0 919 719 F, no DSG support

- 5E0 919 719 G, with DSG support

 

It's also worth noting they have green back-lighting. Newer versions have white-backlighting, for example 5E0 919 719 L.

 

You should double check before buying anything as I'm not 100% on the part numbers.

[Oneshotlpm]

Thanks for the reply. I've been in touch with SJB and spoke to Jim also few other places.

 

Basically the wheel I have purchased has the buttons

 

5E0919719B

 

So I think I will need to purchase different buttons? 

 

Then find someone who can enable the dsg paddles

 

So annoyed at this lol

[Jsstelt]

I'm also working on this, and you need this button set: 5E0919719M
It's working for the Yeti, has DSG connectors and white illumination. 

[GRYeti]

On 04/09/2020 at 20:00, Jsstelt said:

I'm also working on this, and you need this button set: 5E0919719M
It's working for the Yeti, has DSG connectors and white illumination. 

 

Hi Jsstelt, so you have white illuminated paddles with the "M" series wheel button set and it's working on what year yeti?

 

I've a my2014, the green "G" wheel button set but sadly the white paddles with an Octavia III steer wheel, and they won't work, it seems the green buttons only work with green paddles ( illumination ) and vice versa if what you are suggesting is working.

[Oneshotlpm]

I've managed to get mine fully working and coded using vcds. 

 

Worth the money and hassle 

[GRYeti]

6 hours ago, Oneshotlpm said:

I've managed to get mine fully working and coded using vcds. 

 

Worth the money and hassle 

 

The VCDS part is easy, sorting the variety of buttons and illumination era's is tricky! Is yours all green or all white illumination? Seems so long as the illumination matches you are set with DSG version switches, being "G" for green illumination sets or possibly the later "M" for white illumination. I'm stuck in the middle with white flappy paddles and a "G" set of steering wheel buttons.

[GRYeti]

I guess my question is for the people out there with functional paddles, what buttons went with what flappy paddles!

 

I have a Octavia III wheel with the white flappy paddles, bought the 5E0 919 719 G green buttons, and no joy.  So I either go the 5E0919719M whites and hope they work with the Octy III white paddles, or find some green illumination paddles from an earlier car. I'd prefer white despite the expense....

[Oneshotlpm]

Hi mate, I have 5E0919719G fitted and working fine on my octavia flatbottom wheel. 

 

Paddles shift works 

Raido volume works

Voice activation works 

Track selection works

Phone works 

MFD works 

 

 

 

[GRYeti]

26 minutes ago, Oneshotlpm said:

Hi mate, I have 5E0919719G fitted and working fine on my octavia flatbottom wheel. 

 

Paddles shift works 

Raido volume works

Voice activation works 

Track selection works

Phone works 

MFD works 

 

 

 

Thanks for the reply. What colour are your flappy paddles illumination wise? I assume green? 

[Jsstelt]

Ive got this steering wheel:

565419091H
from a superb 2017, white illumination. And fitted 5E0919719M buttons

 

[Jsstelt]

On 08/09/2020 at 13:36, GRYeti said:

 

Hi Jsstelt, so you have white illuminated paddles with the "M" series wheel button set and it's working on what year yeti?

 

I've a my2014, the green "G" wheel button set but sadly the white paddles with an Octavia III steer wheel, and they won't work, it seems the green buttons only work with green paddles ( illumination ) and vice versa if what you are suggesting is working.

I think it works on every Yeti, but mine is a 2015.

The F version I had on my previous Yeti from 2010 (With the Green Illumination)

It could be that the color must match, but I can't think of any electronics inside the DSG flippers.

There is a 3 wire cable running to it, (1 wire for the button, 1 wire for the light and 1 for the common).

[Jsstelt]

On 09/09/2020 at 23:28, Oneshotlpm said:

Hi mate, I have 5E0919719G fitted and working fine on my octavia flatbottom wheel. 

 

Paddles shift works 

Raido volume works

Voice activation works 

Track selection works

Phone works 

MFD works 

 

 

 

What year Octavia? 
Octavia 2 is PQ and Octavia 3 is MQB

[GRYeti]

All I can tell you is what I've read on another vw forum, and one MK6 Golf guy worked out that the illumination has to match for the flappy paddles to function. Unless someone can tell me otherwise, I think that is my final hurdle, and I'll just fork out yet more money any buy the white "M" buttons. If anyone wants some barely used green "G" buttons for a discount price, hit me up! 

 

 

[Oneshotlpm]

I have some M buttons for sale if you need them

 

G worked on mine. 

 

I never got to try M, I got them from cars equipped. 

 

Let me know 

[GRYeti]

14 hours ago, Oneshotlpm said:

I have some M buttons for sale if you need them

 

G worked on mine. 

 

I never got to try M, I got them from cars equipped. 

 

Let me know 

So you have green G buttons and green flappy paddle illumination?? I think my actual steer wheel is a 2018 hence the later, white illumination flappy paddles that may also be a different type due to the newer platform.

 

Yes I'm interested in your buttons, gonna cost me $150 Euro to get a set out of Europe, and it's my second set - arrgh.

 

[Oneshotlpm]

Inbox me you're email address 

[pip_vrs]

I have a 2014 (64) 2.0 tdi DSG.

what steering wheel and buttons do i need to find? Ideally dont want a VRS one as its not a vrs lol ta

[Oneshotlpm]

56 minutes ago, pip_vrs said:

I have a 2014 (64) 2.0 tdi DSG.

what steering wheel and buttons do i need to find? Ideally dont want a VRS one as its not a vrs lol ta

 

You don't need to have a vrs one to have flatbottom. I used one from a suberb 2014 pq35. There's so many variables on buttons. You also need to code it in with vcds and make sure you have the same module 

[pip_vrs]

On 08/05/2021 at 18:31, Oneshotlpm said:

 

You don't need to have a vrs one to have flatbottom. I used one from a suberb 2014 pq35. There's so many variables on buttons. You also need to code it in with vcds and make sure you have the same module 

Ive got OBD Eleven so can get info and code myself. Just wanted to make sure ingot the right wheel/buttons

[GRYeti]

Bit slow on the reply, don't log on much. you first need to make sure the actual steering wheel buttons match what is currently on your car, so as an example the Octy 3 flat bottom wheel comes with a slightly different switch layout to the FL Yeti, and thus the buttons don't correspond. Once you pick a suitable set of wheel switches, the next challenge is making sure the flappy paddles and the switch set have the SAME illumination, green flappies only works with the G series switches ( also green illumination ), and white flappy's only work with the M version steer switches, which is also white illumination. It's a bloody minefield, has cost me three sets to work this all out, but man it's pretty cool once it's working and coded in on VCDS and most likely OBD11. I have a set of FL Yeti green steer switches I don't need in perfect condition, all you need is green flappies, open to offers!

[GRYeti]

Bit slow on the reply, don't log on much. you first need to make sure the actual steering wheel buttons match what is currently on your car, so as an example the Octy 3 flat bottom wheel comes with a slightly different switch layout to the FL Yeti, and thus the buttons don't correspond. Once you pick a suitable set of DSG able wheel switches, the next challenge is making sure the flappy paddles and the switch set have the SAME illumination, green flappies only works with the G series switches ( also green illumination ), and white flappy's only work with the M version steer switches, which is also white illumination. It's a bloody minefield, has cost me three sets to work this all out, but man it's pretty cool once it's working and coded in on VCDS and most likely OBD11. I have a set of FL Yeti green steer switches I don't need in perfect condition, all you need is green flappies, open to offers!