The dual stage airbag, such as that used in the D3 A8 (4E), C6 A6 (4F), and Mk1 Q7 (4L) as well as the Mk2 clones (8P A3 and 8J TT) has two igniters that fire sequentially with a computed delay. The B8 platform (8K A4, 8T A5, 8R Q5, 8F A5 cab) appears to have introduced the adaptive single stage airbag, which the other platforms picked up at their revisions (D4, C7, etc). In the adaptive config, the airbag is a single stage / single igniter. The second igniter cuts a cord which opens up an airbag discharge port. You can see the cord on the orange plug of the old one at 3:21. The B8.5 version has a different looking strap, but same concept. Audi's SSPs are cryptic, but it seems that the purpose is to reduce the hardness of the airbag as you smack it in lower momentum events. As such, given the differences in the purposes of the igniters, I would not keep the dual stage in your B8. You are DTC free because the ABS module sees two igniters, but they are not going to invoke the same results with that different airbag installed.
@@6lake. Well, play it out based on what I typed. Both airbags have two igniters. The B8 platform fires one igniter for full force and both igniters for reduced force. That's how the 8K airbag is designed, it seems. The 4L airbag is designed "oppositely". One igniter for partial force and both igniters for full force. So I imagine what he'll get is the opposite results from what the car intended, a full smack when the car wanted a soft smack, and vice versa. Again, best I can guess at from the information available.
I'm looking to do this on my G550. The current airbag is dual stage, and the airbag I am changing to (generation after mine) is also dual stage. The connector is different, so people get around this by swapping connectors. No Airbag error code displays. Should this work in my application given they're both dual stage, but they are different connector wise?
I Just fitted my RS7 wheel today (onto my A7). Was way easier than I expected and cost £10 in tools. All buttons and paddle gears work as normal. If anyone in the UK needs one removing/fitting then give me a shout 🤙 Cheers for the vid!!
Hi I just needed some advice. So I got an Audi A3 2008 s line and I wanted to fit a flat bottom steering wheel to my car. Will the volume and ther other buttons work?
Does the Nav button do anything on the new wheel? Heard it's the only part that doesn't have an equivalent from the old wheel and not 100% sure how I feel about a button having no use on my car.
The A4 B8 steering wheel airbag is one stage with the inflation rate controller. If the crash is minor, and also depending the driver seat position, the airbag will inflate less because the inflation controller will not activate. On major crash, and with some driver seat positions the controller will activate and release the line rope connected to the controller. In that case the unconnected line rope will allow the bag inflate totally. If you change you steering wheel you should get the one stage airbag with the controller. You can use B8.5 airbag and also B9 steering wheel and airbag. The TT mk2 and A3 8V have pure one stage bags...
I'm looking to do this on my G550. The current airbag is dual stage, and the airbag I am changing to (generation after mine) is also dual stage. The connector is different, so people get around this by swapping connectors. No Airbag error code displays. Should this work in my application given they're both dual stage, but they are different connector wise?
I have a A5 8T and got also that ugly steering wheel. got a face lift flat like u have here. min new airback dont fit in the connector in car. the yellow connector is diffrent in shape then the old one :( is there a way to remove old connector and put it in the new airback ?
hi I also have an a4B8 but I wonder why we can not remove the driver's airbag simply with the engine switched off without contact but without disconnecting the battery ???? is it possible ?? because I have to change my flywheel and put back my current aribag .. what is the size of the torx to disassemble the central nut of the flywheel ?? Thank you for your answer
@@TheFittingBay meme avec le contact coupe on a le default airbag qui s'affiche , jsute parcequ'on debranche la fiche de l'airbag?? en principe contac coupe il n'y a pas de courant qui arrive sur les airbag non??
Hi sir…i have audi a5 B8(have Paddle shift) and i already change my steering wheel to B8.5.my problem now is steering button and Paddle shift not working, i took then from audi a3.why not working sir?or because steering button a3 not same code with audi a5?thanks.
Hello, I have a car control gear Audi A4 Sedan 1.8 TFSI 2011 There are no steering wheel control buttons. If I bought a steering wheel with buttons to operate the screen, does it work or needs programming? Thank you
@@victordavid7944 how are you? They are indeed a very good car to drive either open road or around town. Being a wide car parking can be an issue. Just make sure that if its done higher mileage that regular services have been done so you don't get any nasty surprises. Mine has the V8 and ive changed the exhaust system and it sounds amazing. For the features you get its well worth the money.
@@garydavis3992 good good! I hope you are doing great and ejoying that car. I'm also thinking about getting the V8, I saw one with 60k miles and I have no idea if that's a lot of miles or if that's okay
@@victordavid7944 its not a huge amount of mileage but definitely check to see if the engine has been serviced. Also have the front suspension checked for any wear with the upper and lower arms. Also there is a rubber hat the sits on top of the front struts which wear out over time due to having a heavy lump under the bonnet. These can cause knocks in the front steering etc if worn.
@@garydavis3992 okok I'll keep that in mind. And one last thing, so far it's been reliable for you? I know it's a german performance car and parts will probably be expensive and I'm not expecting toyota-like reliability but is it good enough that can be daily driven?
How much did the wheel and new airbag cost ? Based in east suburbs Melbourne and have been looking to get a flat-bottom wheel on my 2010 B8 A4. Bit wary of DIY myself and doing anything to mess the car up with my inexperience. Any chance your company could do this for me ? Ahaha thanks :)
Why does my horn go off when i put it into acessory or when i turn on the car it does it but then a few seconds it acts normal. My horn doesnt work when the car is On
hello, i have a new steering wheel from audi a6 c7 and my car is a5 prefacelift, same steering wheel as yours. My question is, do I need a new cable or does it work with the original cable that is in my steering wheel
Hi, Ive got an A5 sportsback s-line with a s-tronic gearbox. I have the normal s-line steering wheel without paddle shifters. If I would install a wheel with paddle shifters would they work?
Hey great video im installing a new steering wheel on my b8 rs5 i cant see how you modified the yellow connector on the b8.5 to fit the b8 clearly its not plug and play any help on this would be appreciated thank you.
A steering wheel from an Audi A5 facelift would work on my 2009 audi a4 b8? The steering wheel is basically the same as yours and do i need to change pins and stuff or just take the old steering wheel off put the new one on and thats it?
Yo dude. I have a b8 2.0tdi 2010 model. Im replacing the steering wheel to a flat bottom wheel but its a custom version so my own current airbag stays the same. I currently have the auto cvt gearbox with paddle shifts and multifunction wheel. Will I have to recode the replacement wheel or is it plug and play for the paddle shifting? Thanks so much
@@TheFittingBay Where is the wheel originally from? Im looking to retrofit this same thing on my B8 A4 Avant. Ive been looking around trying to find one. Did you find yours on eBay?
Question plz: A4 B8 2009 2.0tdi with 4 spoke oem steering wheel, will the flat bottom 3 spoke steering wheels work? i.e. b8.5 sline 3 spoke together with the air bag
an attention when buying a used airbag, there is de biggest recall in automotive the Takana airbag issue. Check the vin number on this site www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/audi-australia-pty-ltd-audi-a3-8p-a4-cabriolet-8h-a5-8t-a5-cabriolet-8f-q5-8r When the car is in this list DON'T buy it, when you come in a accident there are metal fragments blowing up your face.
Hey bro quick question so I retrofitted a new Audi b8.5 cf steering wheel and got a proper airbag too when I turn my car on the horn honks for 1-2 seconds then doesn’t honk if I try to push airbag down do yk what could fix this
Mishantha Singhasiriweera Thanks brother 🙏🏽. Purchased from a local wrecker (Volksaudi) in Melbourne. If you can’t find a local Audi wrecker you’re after the 8K (part number beginning with) ideally but I used to 4L in this video and it’s been el perfecto
@@TheFittingBay Just finished the upgrade and it went flawlessly! Thanks for giving me the motivation to do mine. Next is installing CarPlay which I might come to you when restrictions lift :)
Hi , love the video. I’m just looking for some advice. The airbag you fitted to the S4, was it a stage 1 or 2 airbag? I’m looking at buying similar however I’ve been told I need a stage 1 airbag due to the age of my car, 2011 A4 avant. Can a stage 2 airbag be fitted to my vehicle?
Chris Martin Yep I went through the same problem. I don’t know the 100% answer to this question. I know that the wiring on the 8K (recommended) and 4L (what I used) was identical down to the wiring colours. I spoke to an engineer re stage 1 and stage 2 he said what I relayed in the video about stage 1 having a resistor first then the airbag as opposed to stage 2 (inflation). He assured me either way the bag will go off provided the wiring was correct so I can’t be 100% sure and can’t give advice and I don’t want to crash the car into a wall to test it even though it would be a cool video
Looking to buy a flat wheel for my Allroad, no paddle shift there of course but if I find a non paddle shift flat with an 8k airbag, you believe it would be the some procedure?
I have an 07 C6 S6 and I’m trying to upgrade my wheel to a flat bottom carbon fiber wheel.. I took it to my mechanic and he said the pins don’t match up how can I modify that yellow pin
Hey man, I’m currently upgrading mine and bought a similar steering wheel and airbag. The only difference is mine has the arrows on it. From what I’ve read online I need a menu button? Can you confirm this
Hey mate, Darrell from New Zealand. Im upgrading 2011 RS5 wheel. Everything'ssweet, but up to the problem with the black wires vs colored wires. Also there is a different number of wires.. Could you help me out mate? Can send you some photos Thanks
Good afternoon would a 8v airbag be compatible have got a 8k flatbottom mfsw same as in video for my audi q5 8r doing the same thing as I hate the standard wheel Cheers kenny
PR code 2H0, no drive select, uses 8K1713463, with D and S. PR code 2H1, with drive select, uses 8K1713463A, with just D. (or 8K2... for rhd, such as in the video)
