I know there is other topics covering this but they all seem to be before MY16. I have recently got myself a 2016 model Octavia SE however I thought I wouldnt miss the old steering wheel controls over the years. But how wrong have i been. Maybe if the old buttons were on the stereo it woudnt be so bad. However I am wondering if the old problem of depending on module fitted lowline midline etc still a problem on the newer cars that come with the 3 spoke steering wheel? Is it now possible to fit the control buttons and get it coded and away you go?

 

Any help would be appreciated.

 

Thanks

Joe

Currently have a 66 plate SE estate. Really miss the multi function wheel. Considering phoning dealership for a retro fit price. Anyone else got any ideas on ball park figure? 

 

Many thanks 

There seems to be a number of issues. I tried finding out on this forum about a year ago.

 

Hardware: You need: 1. MFSW Buttons (dont need a complete wheel, they fit in the 3 Spoke) 2. Wiring loom from buttons to Steering Wheel controller 3. Correct Steering Wheel Controller 4. Correct 'Highline' (maybe Mid) CAN Gateway.

 

My MY16 SE has cruise, and I understand has the correct Steering Wheel Controller when comparing other MFSW cars Part Nos.  Although I also spec'ed Front Parking & Heated Seats, my CAN Gateway is still a 'Lowline' Controller.  The CAN Gateway is located above the Clutch/Brake pedal. Stand on your head!

 

Software/Hardware/Firmware: Second hand modules will have 'Component Protection' (CP) so they are 'locked' to the ECU/Car they were removed from. I don't know if the Steering Wheel Controller has CP but the CAN Gateway does.

 

If you put in a 'brand new' (you can buy the part from Skoda/VW) CAN Gateway it will not have any settings stored. So you need to use VCDS and note down your current Adaptations, then programme the new BCM.

 

I have been told however that there are a number of systems you cannot do yourself, only Skoda can do using their systems (ETKA?) These are the Battery values for Start/Stop and the 'Driver Profile' bits (Eco, Normal & Sport)

 

Personally I can live without Stop/Start with my Mon-Fri driving to work pattern. I would prefer to buy a normal 'cheap' battery compared to the expensive Stop/Start one come replacement time.

'Driver Profile' to be honest I just have it in 'Normal' so again not something I would miss.

 

So, I think you could 'do this at home' but you would loose Stop/Start & Driver Profiles.  You can buy the parts.

But I can't see why SKODA could not program the CAN Gateway so everything works.

Thanks for the reply Higgy I will certainly be looking into this. Was your SE cruise control fitted from the factory or retrofitted? As this is another thing that I am currently hoping to have fitted.

On 05/08/2017 at 02:14, TheSleeper17 said:

Thanks for the reply Higgy I will certainly be looking into this. Was your SE cruise control fitted from the factory or retrofitted? As this is another thing that I am currently hoping to have fitted.

 

Factory fitted.

When looking at 2nd hand MK3 models I did ask and it was about £300 for a dealer retrofit (cruise).