Another Clockspring Thread...
 

Hi... So I have narrowed down the airbag light in my 99 A4 to the clockspring and need to find a replacement... Every website I visit tells me the OE part is 1J0959653C, however the original part is labeled 1J0959654C and the new clockspring I ordered did not fit... Does anybody know where i can buy the 654C clockspring without spending $500? It's a 99 A4 2.8L w/ tiptronic controls on the steering wheel...

Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you!

You could always try to get one from a parts car or a junkyard. I'm not sure when I'll be going to the pick n pull again, but I can look for one for you when I do.

I'll take a look around my local yards and see what I can find; if you do find one, I would be extremely grateful and more than happy to pay a fair price + shipping, thanks!

Did that on my 99.5 manual a couple years ago. It took the 1J0959653C just fine. when you say it does't fit, you mean it physically doesn't fit? It doesn't fit that little plug or what?

I see what you're talking about. I see the part here, and it's $415. Not much help.

Cancelling ring with slip ring and steering sensor for steering wheel with tiptronic function. TRIPTRONIC. Volkswagen (VW) # 1J0959654M

Yep... a second plug is needed for the tip controls, and even without that the 654C is an entire square part while the 653C is only a round piece... If that makes any sense haha

I think you're headed to the bone yard, or find someone parting out their B5 Tip.

Try Shokan too.

Used Audi Parts from Shokan

Parts inquiry filed, fingers crossed!

Update - shokan has the 654C in stock.. for $154 used...

Not bad! My experience with them is that they are usually more expensive than that, but they do know Audis and usually get the part/fit right.