Issues with the replacement of paddle shifters

[turmeriK]

I purchased a carbon wheel from eBay, which had paddle shifters. The paddle shifters are inoperative upon installation.
I believed they were just plug-and-play devices.

The wheel exhibits excellent craftsmanship, and the shifters, crafted from red carbon, are visually appealing and complement my red Gen 1 2011 V10. I have affixed the R8 GT insignia that I purchased, and if I can successfully use the paddles as they are, I would be really pleased.
Kindly provide guidance.

[dramarena]

Insufficient information on your issue prevents anybody from assisting you.

[turmeriK]

I fitted the steering wheel by removing the old one and reconnecting all components, including the airbag and the steering wheel control harness that powers the paddle shifters.
The paddle shifters on the new steering wheel are nonfunctional. The steering wheel controls are operational, indicating that the harness is correctly connected and receiving power.
The paddle shifters on the new wheel are not original to my vehicle, and because they do not function with a simple plug-and-play installation, do they need programming for compatibility with my car? I own an OBDeleven.

I hope this elucidates the matter more clearly. Thank you.

[dramarena]

Programming will not be beneficial to you. It seems to be defective Chinese paddle shifters.

[turmeriK]

I have detached the base plate from my existing steering, which has steering wheel controls, and transferred it to the new steering. I have connected the new paddles to identify the problem. If the shifters begin functioning, it may indicate a defective plug at the connection point of the shifters. whether they remain nonfunctional, I will disassemble one to see whether I can detach the elongated shifter handle from the replacement one and substitute it with my original equipment manufacturer shifter's rear component. I believe it is only the backplate cover, allowing me to use my existing one with the extended shifter grip.

The subsequent step is to test the shifter with my OEM baseplate and controls. I will publish the findings.

It would be appreciated if you could provide further thoughts. The steering wheel and its components are straightforward to handle, if quite delicate. It is certainly simpler than I anticipated.

[captainharras]

Transfer your paddles from the original wheel to the new wheel to eliminate the possibility of damaged components.

[turmeriK]

Indeed, it is the third stage of validation, after my attempt at the subsequent step after relocating my previous base plate with wheel controls to the new steering mechanism. I am optimistic that the original connections may provide a solution. If not, I will install the original paddles, which I am certain will function without issue, but I need to verify that. Thank you!

[mixturegro]

Do the paddle shifters click or move when engaged, or are they rigid? The holding screws may be too lengthy, hindering the proper articulation of the shifters.