Cruise control/turn signal wand upgrade

Does anyone know if a 2001 Jetta cruise control/turn signal/highbeam wand can be swapped out for a 2002 wand? The newer wand has a better set of controls and makes it much easier to operate.

The newer wand has a better set of controls and makes it much easier to operate.

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Does it make it harder to accidentally flash the brights at people when setting the cruise control? If so I'd like to know if I could put one of these in my 2000.

I wouldn't think so, unless you have really big clumsy hands. The action felt pretty light and smooth and the pressure is 90 degrees different than the highbeam action.

What is the difference? I haven't see one especially between 2001 and 2002.

Can you elaborate?

Lito

the 2001 model has a slider switch on the face that faces the driver. To set/resume, you have to slide it away from the steering column (towards the door). For the coast, there is a large button on the end you have to press - this is not easy to slow down more than a little bit - I usually have to turn it off, coast, then reset it to the slower speed.

The newer models have a rocker switch on the end, instead of a large push button.

Not sure what direction is what function, only that it looks easier to operate when coasting.

The overall shape is the same.

In answer to the question of whether it can be retrofitted, the answer is: yes. Oilhammer installed one in Old Navy's NB at a GTG at Old Navy's in January.

Is it Plug and Play?
The 2002 Cruise Control Stalk is way better than our 99-2001 stalks.
Also, it will match my Wiper Stalk for the MFA (actually is VERY similar).
It is time for the upgarde gurus

It's just remove steering wheel and unplugg old and plug in new and reinstall steering wheel. I did the upgrade for same reason and to have the resume/accel at the tip of the stalk. Work great. Thanks to oilhammer for the know how and tools.

Parts numbers?

I think we need to move this into the Upgrades Section.

Thanks to oilhammer for the know how and tools.

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Ahem. He borrowed tools. At least the 12mm 12-point (triple-square) bit to remove the steering wheel nut.

I think the switch number is 1J0 953 513.

MMMMM $67.36 for the change.
Sounds good. 2003 Cruise Control Switch

Now,if we could just use it for our A3s