991.2 Steering Wheel Removal / Install DIY
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I have seen the thread on how to put a 991.2 multi function and heated wheel into a 991.1 with a sport design wheel. Is there any info for putting a 991.2 heated multi function wheel into a 991.2 without heat or multi function? Is it a simple steering wheel and clock spring swap and a trip the the dealer for some coding? Or is it more involved? Thank!
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I have seen the thread on how to put a 991.2 multi function and heated wheel into a 991.1 with a sport design wheel. Is there any info for putting a 991.2 heated multi function wheel into a 991.2 without heat or multi function? Is it a simple steering wheel and clock spring swap and a trip the the dealer for some coding? Or is it more involved? Thank!
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I successfully added the multifunction buttons on my 991.2 that originally did not have multifunction. I did not attempt heat (i believe you need the clockspring for that)-but for the multifunction buttons to operate, you just need the buttons, appropriate harness and the programmed control box (the black one inside the spokes of the wheel where the wires connect) for it to work. No vin work was needed as far as I know (dealer did have to swap to a programmed control box).
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I successfully added the multifunction buttons on my 991.2 that originally did not have multifunction. I did not attempt heat (i believe you need the clockspring for that)-but for the multifunction buttons to operate, you just need the buttons, appropriate harness and the programmed control box (the black one inside the spokes of the wheel where the wires connect) for it to work. No vin work was needed as far as I know (dealer did have to swap to a programmed control box).
So they charged you NOTHING outside the parts and 30 minutes labor to connect to PIWIS & activate?
To be fair, I get the feeling the responses we get from the major parts suppliers we ALL use are more “best guesses” and it’s not easy to disprove or challenge what you are being told. Case in point, I was told UNEQUIVOCALLY by the Service Manager that the “comfort down/up from key remote” setting could not be activated on the 991/981 in the US because of safety laws. That was false - I had it working on BOTH those cars but it took pestering them relentlessly to try PIWIS suggestions I found online.
Sorry if I was mistaken, just passing along what I had been told from what I believed to be a reputable resource. Have others been able
to accomplish this as Polobai did?
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I have since had mine installed, it works except for the shortcut key to program, and Porsche doesn't know how to do it since it didn't receive the code, this code is only given to the driver bought from them
But the rest of it works.
But the rest of it works.
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So they charged you NOTHING outside the parts and 30 minutes labor to connect to PIWIS & activate?
Not quite. They had to replace the existing box with a programmed control box-not sure if they had to activate anything. I have a good relationship with my SA who was able to cover it on the house. I’m sure otherwise it would have been a couple hours labor and the cost of the new box.
I was not able to find much info on it either-so I just pulled the trigger and hoped for the best!
Not quite. They had to replace the existing box with a programmed control box-not sure if they had to activate anything. I have a good relationship with my SA who was able to cover it on the house. I’m sure otherwise it would have been a couple hours labor and the cost of the new box.
I was not able to find much info on it either-so I just pulled the trigger and hoped for the best!
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Hello,
They just charged me for installing the steering wheel +- 120€, the black box was already in the steering wheel, it's just that without the code they can't do anything
They just charged me for installing the steering wheel +- 120€, the black box was already in the steering wheel, it's just that without the code they can't do anything
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I have seen the thread on how to put a 991.2 multi function and heated wheel into a 991.1 with a sport design wheel. Is there any info for putting a 991.2 heated multi function wheel into a 991.2 without heat or multi function? Is it a simple steering wheel and clock spring swap and a trip the the dealer for some coding? Or is it more involved? Thank!
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OP, thanks for the excellent writeup. Just installed an OEM Alcantara MF/heated wheel in my 991.2 C2S that came with the GT Sport wheel but with NO MF/heating, and these instructions made it simple.
I have seen this posted a lot with varying answers, but I can confirm that the MF was plug and play and is working perfectly with no clock spring swap or dealer programming required. Hope this helps. FYI though, the heating function does not work - for that, you do need to replace the clock spring - but I live in Miami and have no use for it.
I have seen this posted a lot with varying answers, but I can confirm that the MF was plug and play and is working perfectly with no clock spring swap or dealer programming required. Hope this helps. FYI though, the heating function does not work - for that, you do need to replace the clock spring - but I live in Miami and have no use for it.
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OP, thanks for the excellent writeup. Just installed an OEM Alcantara MF/heated wheel in my 991.2 C2S that came with the GT Sport wheel but with NO MF/heating, and these instructions made it simple.
I have seen this posted a lot with varying answers, but I can confirm that the MF was plug and play and is working perfectly with no clock spring swap or dealer programming required. Hope this helps. FYI though, the heating function does not work - for that, you do need to replace the clock spring - but I live in Miami and have no use for it.
I have seen this posted a lot with varying answers, but I can confirm that the MF was plug and play and is working perfectly with no clock spring swap or dealer programming required. Hope this helps. FYI though, the heating function does not work - for that, you do need to replace the clock spring - but I live in Miami and have no use for it.
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I do have SC and so both my original wheel and the replacement MF wheel have the dial. No issues there, all is functioning correctly. Since I didn’t replace the clock spring, my only option was to just leave the existing MF stalk. It still works fine in addition to the MF buttons.
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Good questions that I should have included in my post.
I do have SC and so both my original wheel and the replacement MF wheel have the dial. No issues there, all is functioning correctly. Since I didn’t replace the clock spring, my only option was to just leave the existing MF stalk. It still works fine in addition to the MF buttons.
I do have SC and so both my original wheel and the replacement MF wheel have the dial. No issues there, all is functioning correctly. Since I didn’t replace the clock spring, my only option was to just leave the existing MF stalk. It still works fine in addition to the MF buttons.
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