5Q0 953 569airbag squib & clock spring repair
We specialise in repairing the 5Q0 953 569 — the MQB-platform VAG clock spring fitted to later Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Škoda and Cupra models. If your airbag warning light is on, or your horn and steering-wheel controls have stopped working, this is very likely the part. Repairs from £79.95.
Signs your squib has failed
- Airbag / SRS warning light on the dashboard
- Horn not working, or only working intermittently
- Steering-wheel buttons (volume, phone, cruise) not responding
- Cruise control cutting out or unavailable
- A clock-spring / rotary-coupler fault stored on a diagnostic scan
How we repair it
Strip and inspect
We pinpoint the squib fault and confirm the root cause before any work begins.
Rebuild with OEM parts
Worn or snapped ribbon cables are replaced with OEM items using OEM repair methods — we never solder, as that only leads to short-lifespan fixes.
Test and verify
We test every squib for continuity and function before we send it back, backed by a 12-month workmanship warranty.
Repair pricing
Mobile pricing is a guide and may vary with mileage. Call us for an exact quote.
Cars fitted with the 5Q0 953 569
Volkswagen
Cupra
A guide only — heated steering wheels and some trims use a different part. Check the number on your clock spring, or call us.
5Q0 953 569 repair — FAQs
What is the 5Q0 953 569?+
The 5Q0 953 569 is the MQB-platform VAG clock spring fitted to later Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Škoda and Cupra models (MQB platform, roughly 2012–2024). It is the airbag clock spring — also called the squib or rotary coupler — behind the steering wheel that carries the signal to your airbag, horn and steering-wheel controls. When it wears out you get an airbag warning light and loss of those functions.
How much does 5Q0 953 569 repair cost?+
Repair starts from £79.95 for a post-in service with 24-hour return anywhere in the UK, and return postage is included in that price — you only cover sending it to us. Drive-in / drive-out at our Egham workshop near Heathrow and mobile repair across West London, Surrey and the Home Counties are also available — call us for a price.
Does the suffix letter on the 5Q0 953 569 matter?+
No. The letters on the end (for example …AE, …AL) are just VAG revision codes — we repair every suffix of the 5Q0 953 569. Read the number moulded on your unit and ignore the suffix.
Which cars use the 5Q0 953 569?+
It is fitted across Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Škoda, Cupra models — including the Golf, Golf Sportsvan, Passat, Arteon. Check the number printed on your existing clock spring to be certain, or call us and we will confirm.
Do you repair the 5Q0 953 569 or replace it?+
We repair (rebuild) your original unit using genuine OEM components and OEM repair methods — never soldered — then bench-test it for continuity and function. Every repair carries a 12-month workmanship warranty.
How quickly can you repair my 5Q0 953 569?+
Fast. Any 5Q0 953 569 we receive by 1pm is repaired and dispatched the same day (subject to postal opening hours) and returned on Royal Mail Tracked 24 for next-day delivery. Drive in to our Egham workshop near Heathrow and we return it within the hour, while you wait.
Will my 5Q0 953 569 need coding after the repair?+
No. Because we rebuild your original unit rather than fit a different part number, it goes straight back in — there’s no coding or steering-angle-sensor calibration to do. For a post-in repair you just clear the stored airbag fault code with any standard diagnostic tool; on drive-in and mobile jobs we erase the codes for you.
Is the 5Q0 953 569 repair guaranteed?+
Yes — every 5Q0 953 569 we repair carries a 12-month workmanship warranty. The only exclusion is hair ingress.
What if my 5Q0 953 569 turns out not to be the fault?+
You send it in on the assumption that it’s faulty. In the rare case we test it and find no fault, we return it for a £25 inspection fee plus return postage — nothing more.
How do I get my 5Q0 953 569 repaired?+
Post it to us for a 24-hour turnaround, drive in to our Egham workshop near Heathrow, or we can come to your home or workplace across West London, Surrey and the Home Counties. Call us to arrange.
Airbag light on? Let's fix it.
Post your 5Q0 953 569 in for 24-hour return, drive in near Heathrow, or we'll come to you.