Hi my Yeti clockspring broke. Skoda Australia quote $1,100 (£610) to replace it. So I purchased one on line from America which now seems to be a big mistake as most functions do not work. It was installed by Skoda and they scanned it once installed. The part number is correct. Does anyone know if VW produce these in left and right hand versions. Weirdly the cruise control does not work  but it did prior to the new unit being installed. Hopefully someone else has been through this. Thank you 

Has it been coded to the car?

 

If the part number is identical then there is no difference between a LHD and RHD part, for example the part number breaks down as such:

 

5K0 953 569 AH

 

Set1 5K0
The first two digits are the specific model (chassis code) the part goes on. Sometimes it's for a specific engine or transmission and sometimes these parts are shared across models. The chassis code can be found in the 7th and 8th digit of the car VIN. In this example 5K means it's from a VW Golf.

The third digit shows if the part is different on left hand drive cars (LHD) or right hand drive cars (RHD). If it's 0 there's no difference. If it's 1 it's for LHD and if it's 2 it's for RHD. In this example it can go on both so it's 0.

Set2 953
The fourth digit is the main group. This corresponds to what ETKA section and illustration you can find the part in. In this example it's 9 = electrical systems

 

1 – engine, clutch (ie, turbo, timing belt, air/fuel filters)
2 – gastank and pipelines, exhaust system, heater
3 – transmission
4 – front axle, differential, steering (ie., front suspension)
5 – rear axle
6 – wheels, brakes
7 – hand and footlevers, safety covers (ie., pedals and shifter)
8 – body
9 – electrical systems (ie., v-belt, starter, ignition, instrument cluster)
0 – extras (ie., optional parts, radio, and optional wheels)
 

The fifth and sixth digit are the subgroup. Locating the exact position for the part

Set3 569
Digits seven, eight, and nine are random numbers.

Set4 AH
This is a version or revision code. In this example it's “ AH". If it's included it's usually one or two letters. Sometimes a revised part comes out or it's slightly different on models with different engines. A newer version doesn't mean the old version isn't the newest one that will work on your car. They will use a, b, c., etc., but also skip letters. Sometimes they name them aa, ab, ac, etc. Usually the newer part has a later letter. If it's "x" it means the part is rebuilt.

Some items also have Set5 ***
This is a colour code.

Do the hardware and software numbers match? If it's only the former it could explain your issues. As Gizmo mentioned, it could also be incorrectly coded.

 

Ideally you need a VCDS autoscan from before and after the replacement to give some clues.

Thank you Gizmo and Langers2k. The part was installed by a Skoda service centre. I was charged for a scan. I would have expected that the scan would have shown up error codes seeing things like cruise control don’t work. 

The part fits many VAS models. Part number is 5k0953569al. The part that came out of the car’s number is 5k0953569ae. Does this mean the dealer needs to do a software update to sort it. I don’t think they did a before scan and would not be surprised if they didn’t do an after scan. 

The Cruise Control does not pass thru the clock spring!
Someone has not connected everything up correctly.

2 minutes ago, Urrell said:

The Cruise Control does not pass thru the clock spring!
Someone has not connected everything up correctly.

 

 

Some clock springs come as part of the steering wheel controller (like this one) which has the coding for CC

1 hour ago, Meyannos said:

The part fits many VAS models. Part number is 5k0953569al. The part that came out of the car’s number is 5k0953569ae. Does this mean the dealer needs to do a software update to sort it. I don’t think they did a before scan and would not be surprised if they didn’t do an after scan. 

 

Both of the ‘AL’ and ‘AE’ are CC compatible.

 

I still say he hasn’t coded the controller to the car.

Right back to the service centre it goes!  Thank you all again for your input.

Is it just me that has no idea what this is about and where the Yeti has a clockspring which can break?

No you won’t be the only one. 

 

However i I find it best not to comment on something if I don’t know anything about it 

3 minutes ago, kenfowler3966 said:

Is it just me that has no idea what this is about and where the Yeti has a clockspring which can break?

 

It's also called the slipring or squib.

 

It's that wiring that connects the steering wheel (buttons, horn, airbag) to the steering controller: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Clockspring

Hi kenfowler3966 The clockspring sits behind the steering wheel. It provides continuous contact for all the steering wheel functions. If your airbag light comes on, horn doesn’t work, steering wheel controls stop operating and you get a clicking sound as you turn the wheel it will most likely be the clockspring 

Well I have never heard this term before but have often wondered how the electrical contacts were made reliably.

Thanks

Hi kenfowler3966 The clockspring sits behind the steering wheel. It provides continuous contact for all the steering wheel functions. If your airbag light comes on, horn doesn’t work, steering wheel controls stop operating and you get a clicking sound as you turn the wheel it will most likely be the clockspring 

 

hi everyone. The software has been updated. A step the service department missed previously. Everything is restored to normal.

I would like to thank everyone that has contributed to this post. The level of knowledge surprised me and the willingness of people to share information is exceptional. 

Cheers