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Old 06-15-2015, 06:41 PM
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I have a 2015 SQ5 and a major issue. The steering wheel is too thick to grasp comfortably with a newly developed arthritis in both my hands. Has anyone ever changed out the steering wheel on their SQ5 for a standard size multifunctional wheel not the bulkier S or R series wheel. I had the same issue with my R8.
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Originally Posted by bobnola
I have a 2015 SQ5 and a major issue. The steering wheel is too thick to grasp comfortably with a newly developed arthritis in both my hands. Has anyone ever changed out the steering wheel on their SQ5 for a standard size multifunctional wheel not the bulkier S or R series wheel. I had the same issue with my R8.
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You could do it.

I swapped my old Q5 steering wheel for a flat-bottom.
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My dealer just told me you can't swap steering wheels because it will confuse the airbag sensors and become a safety issue??
Any thoughts on this.
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Originally Posted by bobnola
My dealer just told me you can't swap steering wheels because it will confuse the airbag sensors and become a safety issue??
Any thoughts on this.
Not true,
Facelift Flat-Bottom Steering Wheel Guide...


Ask your dealer what is this ???????





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Let me know if you want to trade. I have the thinner wheel from the sport package. Same thickness as the standard Q5 wheel, but with 3-spokes.
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So, with this information.

How hard would it be to install a Q7 heated flat bottom steering wheel? If they actually make one?

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So, with this information.

How hard would it be to install a Q7 heated flat bottom steering wheel? If they actually make one?

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Heated steering wheel is impossible set up the Q5 / A4 / A5, does not exist hardware and software that it supports
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Ok, thanks Spijun.

Never hurts to ask.

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