Hey Briskoda!

I have a 2017 VRs and managed to catch my Tiptronic paddle extension that was glued on, ripping off the OEM paddle in the process - the micro switch still works fine, but the clip on the OEM paddle is broken.

I've been looking high and low for replacement Tiptronic paddle modules and can't seem to find them anyway besides on a complete steering wheel replacement.

Does anyone know where I can get the modules from, or just the OEM paddles?

Thanks,

Clyde

A) the Mk3/3.5 Octavia came with either a manual gearbox or a DSG. A Tiptronic torque converter is something completely different.

B) AFAIK the wheel is sold as a complete unit. The best bet would be to confirm you can remove the paddles (I would assume so, but this is VAG) and then pick up a second hand wheel and swap the paddle over.

You mean this:

3V0.951.523 / 3V0 951 523 / 3V0951523

16 minutes ago, Cairus said:

You mean this:

3V0.951.523 / 3V0 951 523 / 3V0951523

That's helpful. I saw those, but they came up as for a Fabia. Under the compatibility info they are only for a Fabia, but I do see they exist under the Octavia III section... weird.

I suspect they're for the Fabia as they're Tiptronic (they did come with them), but possibly fit the Octavia? The Octavia shares the Mk6 Golf paddles, which look to be the same connector.

1 hour ago, OccyVRS said:

A) the Mk3/3.5 Octavia came with either a manual gearbox or a DSG. A Tiptronic torque converter is something completely different.

B) AFAIK the wheel is sold as a complete unit. The best bet would be to confirm you can remove the paddles (I would assume so, but this is VAG) and then pick up a second hand wheel and swap the paddle over.

Ah that might help my search a little bit!

It is the DSG box.

I'll see if I can find a decent nick 2nd hand steering wheel!

16 minutes ago, ClydeJones said:

Ah that might help my search a little bit!

It is the DSG box.

I'll see if I can find a decent nick 2nd hand steering wheel!

Those Fabia paddles linked probably do fit (there are some on eBay for £40 or something), but I can't guarantee it. Someone else might know - it's only been two hours.

Works fine in Octavia

19 minutes ago, Cairus said:

Works fine in Octavia

@ClydeJones there you go. It looks to be the same connectors to me. I'd pick up an eBay/breaker example for £50, confirm it fits and then either carry on, or buy a new one if you really want.

BTW - will you be replacing the shifter extensions? The only ones I found to be any good are the Lego Motorsport billet ones. They were damn expensive and too big for my taste, so I sent them back. Still looking for some - would love the Audi RS style ones.

https://www.oemvwshop.com/3v0951523-whs-pushbutton-for-tiptronic-satin-black-white-p286746/?sti=8398743