Waiting aged for replacement control panel knob

[brompton2]

It’s the usual fault on the control panel knob which is failing to engage properly (T5 California). I’ve seen the You Tube clips about how to replace it and have been waiting ages for it as there is a supply problem with the part which is apparently VW approved. I obviously don’t want the expense of replacing the whole unit when there should be a simple solution.

 

[Winterrai]

have you managed to get yet ? we have been waiting for ours for nearly 8 months i am worried about it not working for our planned summer hoidays. it is still under warranty

 

[calikev]

There is no eta from vw yet i would not be surprised if vw don't bring them back.
you could use one of these handy to keep as a spare anyway

Replacement VW California Central Control Panel Knob (Black)

Replacement VW California Central Control Panel Knob (Black), fix the fault in the menu selection panel on the VW California Ocean/Beach

vwcaliforniaclub.com

 

[montyburns1982]

have you managed to get yet ? we have been waiting for ours for nearly 8 months i am worried about it not working for our planned summer hoidays. it is still under warranty

I gave up ages ago and fitted a metal hifi switch. Easy to do and can be removed and replaced without having to remove the control unit in future. Doesn’t look half as bad as I expected it to.

 

[CampingHulk]

I gave up ages ago and fitted a metal hifi switch. Easy to do and can be removed and replaced without having to remove the control unit in future. Doesn’t look half as bad as I expected it to.

Morning montyburns1982!

Just wondering if you'd be able to provide anymore details on this hack please? I'm sick to death of taking the unit out to simply replace one crap bit of plastic for another equally crap bit of plastic. I'm utterly hopeless when it comes to all things DIY and anything of a practical nature so the more information, directions and pictures / video the better.

Got to love this so called German build quality. I can only assume it still exists but i'm yet to see any. I also have a Haldex Pump to replace.

 

[KGCali]

Have a read of my old thread ...
Post in thread 'Control knob/button replacements' https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/control-knob-button-replacements.43386/post-647370

 

[montyburns1982]

Have a read of my old thread ...
Post in thread 'Control knob/button replacements' https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/control-knob-button-replacements.43386/post-647370

Yup it was your post I referenced originally. Took 15 mins max and should last forever!