Auto flappy paddle

[Kjimi]

In Finland models with automatic gearbox do not come with flappy paddles as standard except Cupra. It is an extra option you will have to spec to your order.

I think that flappy paddles during automatic gearbox is a feature that the UK importer has included in the cars as standard but the dealer has to remember to select the extra option during order. Otherwise the car will come from the factory without them.

Your steering wheel needs to be changed to one with flappy paddles. Flappy paddle steering wheel also has different multifunction button modules that the paddle switches are connected to. The Airbag / steering wheel wiring harness is the same and no coding is needed for the flappy paddles to work once the steering wheel has been changed.

I have changed my steering wheel to one with flappy paddles and it was an easy job.

 

[Stoob]

@Kjimi the paddles are standard on dsg gearboxes (at least on the fr)

Dealer emailed to say a complaint has been raised with SEAT, but were not the only people to have had it happened to ...

 

[Rob66]

Feel for you mate, when I read the first few posts I was thinking nah you must be mistaken.

This really shouldn't happen, and I can't believe this wasn't picked up at the end of the line before shipping (they check the physical car against the spec / order sheet).

Hope it gets sorted for you asap.

 

[Stoob]

Me too mate, but im guessing it'll be weeks instead of days to sort lol

 

[Seriously?]

On the bright side, according to Kjimi the wiring loom is already there. I had imagined your dealer having to pull out column shrouds and all sorts to correct the issue. Hope it's sorted soon.

 

[Harvey marshall]

Hi,

Can anyone tell me if there's any automatic leons that don't have flappy paddles?

The reason I ask is I've just been to the dealers and there's a car in their holding area exact same spec we ordered, eclipse orange, FR, 18" PUM wheels. But it doesn't have flappy paddles. We ordered the 2.0l 190ps dsg which is supposed to have paddles.

I’ve had the same problem please let me know what’s happening as I’m meant to be collecting the car in the morning but I will only accept it if paddles get fitted

 

[Stoob]

Hi,

We picked ours up wednesday. I pointed out the problem and they got straight onto SEAT about it.

this is the email i got from the dealers.

We have raised a complaint with SEAT and they are aware of the situation as your car is not the only one.
They are in the process of coming up with a solution to rectify it.

 

[Harvey marshall]

Hi,

We picked ours up wednesday. I pointed out the problem and they got straight onto SEAT about it.

this is the email i got from the dealers.

We have raised a complaint with SEAT and they are aware of the situation as your car is not the only one.
They are in the process of coming up with a solution to rectify it.

Do you think they will fit the correct steering wheel?

 

[Maypack]

Do you think they will fit the correct steering wheel?

They will have to as that is what is required for a DSG car. The car has been
Built incorrectly therefore they have no option but to correct it.

I would also be looking for a goodwill gesture from Seat UK for the inconvenience and the fact the car was built incorrectly.

 

[Harvey marshall]

They will have to as that is what is required for a DSG car. The car has been
Built incorrectly therefore they have no option but to correct it.

I would also be looking for a goodwill gesture from Seat UK for the inconvenience and the fact the car was built incorrectly.

What sort of good Will gesture?

 

[Maypack]

What sort of good Will gesture?

That’s for you to decide I would think. Free Service? Cash in hand? Decide what you would like as compensation for the incorrect build of your car and push for it.

Personally I’d go for Service or Bits for the car but it depends what spec you have etc and what you want. Dash am fitted might be good.

 

[dieselface]

Looks like GB bodies are getting the wrong build spec assigned at factory (due to there being more than one car affected). Remember this is a perfectly normal spec for none GB bodies as indicated by Kjimi.

Suspect why it's passed quality control at martorell - physical build matches spec sheet they were told to build.

Now then, how will SEAT fix this - in one of two ways I wonder... Update GB spec for paddles (future build week) and announce cut in date to dealers.

Or, declare no issue "was meant to be like that" and update UK brochure and spec sheet with a cost option and offer small gesture compo for those that raise it at collection.

It's these situations that test people's confidence in the brand.

 

[Stoob]

I'm hoping SEAT's fix will be to take off the wrong wheel and attach the right one lol

 

[Rob66]

They will have to as that is what is required for a DSG car. The car has been
Built incorrectly therefore they have no option but to correct it.

I would also be looking for a goodwill gesture from Seat UK for the inconvenience and the fact the car was built incorrectly.

When my car was written off in transit I got £50 in M&S vouchers lol.

 

[Maypack]

When my car was written off in transit I got £50 in M&S vouchers lol.

They do talk about comfort food. Lol. Or was that to buy the missus some underwear to take your mind off the car

 

[Seriously?]

Wow, that's 5 "Dine in for £10"

 

[Rob66]

They do talk about comfort food. Lol. Or was that to buy the missus some underwear to take your mind off the car

Ha ha yes gave them to the g/f. .

 

[vmark89]

Just picked up mine yesterday and have found no paddles too!

Only pointed out after I'd picked it up and shared some pics .

I had to have a DSG after an OP so couldn't return this now regardless.

Is it just a case of them retrofitting the steering wheel if the looming is present?

Mines a 2.0TSI 190bhp DSG

 

[Stoob]

Is it just a case of them retrofitting the steering wheel if the looming is present?

Mines a 2.0TSI 190bhp DSG

I really do hope so, thats what im lead to believe by the dealer. Apparently they have a company in the UK that comes and fits them. Dont know how true this is.

Like yourself, I had to choose an auto as the missus wants to get back into driving, she hasnt been able to drive since an accident in 2008, so had to be a auto.

Ill be mighty peeved if they dont change it over.

 

[Harvey marshall]

I really do hope so, thats what im lead to believe by the dealer. Apparently they have a company in the UK that comes and fits them. Dont know how true this is.

Like yourself, I had to choose an auto as the missus wants to get back into driving, she hasnt been able to drive since an accident in 2008, so had to be a auto.

Ill be mighty peeved if they dont change it over.

Unfortunately I’m not sure they will be changing any of the steering wheels, I find out tomorow just what they are going to do so will keep posted