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YOUR RESEARCHTriptronic control buttons

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Check on ebay- there were some nib ones there recently

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Check on ebay- there were some NIB ones there recently.

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Leading evidence: 'Check on ebay- there were some nib ones there recently' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Check on ebay- there were some nib ones there recently' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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Disconnect battery, wait

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You have to disconnect the battery, wait for a short while for safety.

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Reconnect battery

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Replace the airbag, reconnect the battery, and that is it.

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Replace airbag

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Replace the airbag, reconnect the battery, and that is it.

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Replace wheel

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You can replace the wheel with one that has paddle shifters, but it's going to run you about $1500.

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Check on ebay- there were some nib ones there recently

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Suggestion

Check on ebay- there were some NIB ones there recently.

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Disconnect battery, wait

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Suggestion

You have to disconnect the battery, wait for a short while for safety.

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Reconnect battery

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Replace the airbag, reconnect the battery, and that is it.

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Replace airbag

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Replace the airbag, reconnect the battery, and that is it.

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Replace wheel

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Suggestion

You can replace the wheel with one that has paddle shifters, but it's going to run you about $1500.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I will bet I am not the first one to break the triptronic control buttons on my 996. The right side is coming out of the socket How difficult is the repair? And can anyone supply a part number for the right side? Thanks

POST 3Original post

Not hard to replace at all. Check on ebay- there were some NIB ones there recently. You have to disconnect the battery, wait for a short while for safety. Then remove the two bolts on the rear of the wheel and gently remove the airbag, being careful not to damage the electrical connectors. I would not unclip the airbag connectors, just hold it out of the way. It is easy to then unsnap the button and reinstall the new one. Replace the airbag, reconnect the battery, and that is it. Remember to be careful anytime when handling an explosive device! The standard disclaimer applies here- I am just offering suggestions, not expert advice. If in doubt, consult a professional. Yada yada....

POST 4Original post

So somthing I have always wondered would it be easy to make some paddle shift on the wheel?. Are they just momentary switches? I hate those buttons. I never driver with my thumbs round the wheel " I dont like broken thumbs " and who drives at 2:45 that guy at Porsche should be hung drawn and quartered.

POST 5Original post

You can replace the wheel with one that has paddle shifters, but it's going to run you about $1500.

POST 6Original post

Yes but if the switches are just momentary switches then I can just make my own paddles?.

POST 7 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

In my search I found someone who makes so called paddles that are just attached to the buttons Kind of hokey looking and I wonder if they will stay on?

POST 8 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Found a set of buttons on eBay with freight included for $22.50 Thanks TomF for the R and R

POST 9Original post

Quotes source post: 9315048

No problem. Glad you got it sorted out.

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