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From what I've read in a Russian TPI (can't find the link, sorry), you need a wheel with software version 22 or higher on the control unit for the capacitive sensors. All of the ones I've seen for sale second hand are SW19 or SW20. The latest production date I've seen on those wheels was December 2021, so you'll definitely want something later than that. On the other hand, I also read that this issue is now addressed by updating the software/firmware on the A5 camera, rather than by replacing the steering wheel (I think the system is then able to filter out and ignore the anomalous inputs from the sensors). If your steering wheel was factory fit, you could probably just ask a dealer to do that update for you.

The button is dying, replace it. You can buy it online and do it yourself in 10 minutes.

@ApertureScan you advise @ibu400 if it's possible to get his MIB2 headunit to send maps to his new VC please? His headunit is 3V0 035 021 D Thanks.

Yeah, TransCity aren't gonna help you with any of that, definitely. Electric towbar and virtual pedal could be done by any VAG specialist garage, they're both relatively straightforward. I had them done at Motorcontinental in Crouch End, though I supplied the parts myself. CarTechnics UK is a retrofitter in Walthamstow who I've used before. I'm not sure he'd get involved with the specific jobs you've listed here though, as he just works out of his driveway. I think he deals more with virtual cockpit and infotainment upgrades. Or just head up to @ApertureS - he'd probably beat a garage quote anyway.

What head unit do you have? MIB2 does not have this screen, and also cannot send maps to the VC. If you have MIB2.5, then there are adaptation channels to code to display the menu. I don't remember what they are but you should be able to find them on the internet.

Yes, I feel the same... 😔

It's been a while since I looked at this, but it is definitely not a straight swap - an adapter of some kind is needed to convert the signals correctly - a LIN converter, I believe. Someone else here may be able to tell you more. When I looked at it, the only people I could find who were making these adapters/converters were in Russia, and it wasn't possible to send money to Russia in order to buy one! The airbag is definitely different also. If you want to add a heated wheel and your existing wheel is not already heated, you will need a different clockspring, plus an adapter and wiring to bring power from the fusebox (Kufatec sell one). It can get pretty expensive. It's still on my wishlist though! Let me know if you make any progress in sourcing the LIN adapter.

You cannot upgrade the stereo, but you can use a 3rd party adapter. Just buy AAwireless and plug it in.

You don't need to remove the whole vent, just take the front of it off with a trim tool, or something similar. First the 'chrome' trim, then the plastic slats.

POI upload was completely removed from the new infotainment system, and nobody has figured out a way to get that functionality back yet - there's a very good chance it will never be possible. If you want to keep up with developments, the Google search you'll need is 'MIB3 POI'

Hi @Avocet, I see you've got it sorted now?

OBDeleven can do this easily. It takes 10 credits, which costs 2 euro. This will be significantly cheaper than investing in VCDS for the job (though VCDS is a great tool for heavy-duty coding).

It does work - I've done it, as I posted.

£3,000 - yikes. It's worth noting as well that some sellers on eBay will offer 'plug and play' units, where you supply your VIN and they code the unit to correspond to your vehicle. They also patch the firmware to add the correct FEC codes (which enable specific functions like Android Auto etc), and to bypass the component protection, as I mentioned above. All you have to do, theoretically, is take your glovebox apart and swap the units. If you go this route it might be worthwhile investing in something like OBDeleven, so that you can tweak any bits of coding that aren't quite right afterwards. May not be necessary though, depending on how good a job the seller does. @pab567is the resident expert on infotainment retrofitting - he might even be able to make you up a plug and play unit.

By all means ask some dealerships and independent garages and see what they say - it will probably depend very much on the expertise that they have. I can't really imagine a dealer fitting a used infotainment unit though, but I could be wrong. The cheapest route may be to go with a specialised VAG retrofit company - this is the type of thing they would be doing regularly. They could source the unit for you also. If you're buying a used unit yourself, make sure you match part numbers exactly - there are about 6 slightly different models of the Columbus headunit for your era of car (although most of them were never available in the UK, so it's less of an issue if you're buying from a UK breaker). There's no need to change the screen, as long as you're replacing the headunit with the same type. Infotainment headunits have component protection on them, so you can expect to be charged £80-100 for removing that, in addition to the labour charges. If you're getting quotes from people, ask if the quoted price includes that charge. Some retrofitters may hack the component protection rather than remove it. This would be cheaper but less preferable, as the component protection errors will still show up as error codes when/if the car is scanned (they won't have any other effect though, so this may not bother you, especially if you don't have an extended warranty).