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What is another name for clock spring?

What is another name for clock spring?

Alternative names for the clock springs are clock spring coil, coil assembly, cable reel assembly, coil spring unit and contact reel.

How to set a new clock spring youcanic?

1 Start the engine and let it idle. 2 Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right. 3 Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left. 4 Repeat this procedure twice with the engine running. 5 Drive for at least 50 feet, and the steering angle sensor will reset.

What should I do if I take off the clock spring?

So make sure to not open the ignition during this procedure. If you are taking off the clock spring : Mark the clock spring and angle position sensor . If you rotate the angle position sensor when the steering wheel is off and then install the steering wheel. The car will think that you have the steering wheel rotated when you are driving straight.

Can a clock spring be removed from a steering wheel?

Once the steering wheel is removed you will have access to the clock spring. Remove the one Torx 30 screw that’s on the bottom of the steering wheel column. Pull out the turn signal switch with the clock spring all together. Separate the clock spring from the turning signal switch.

What happens when you take off the airbag?

Handle the airbag with care and store it facing up. If you open the ignition when your airbag is removed you will get a fault code which you will to reset. So make sure to not open the ignition during this procedure. If you are taking off the clock spring : Mark the clock spring and angle position sensor .

How much does it cost to replace a clock spring?

For a clock spring, the parts alone will cost $80 to $150; however, if a professional mechanic is going to replace the clock spring for you, the average job will cost anywhere from $200 to as much as $400.

What are the symptoms of a bad clock spring?

The clock spring is located behind the steering wheel on the steering column. Common symptoms of a failed clock spring include loss of horn, ESP faults, or airbag resistance faults.

What is clock spring assembly?

The clock spring is mounted on the steering column behind the steering wheel. This assembly consists of a plastic housing which contains a flat, ribbon-like, electrically conductive tape that winds and unwinds with the steering wheel rotation. The clock spring is used to maintain a continuous electrical circuit between…

What is an airbag clock spring?

An airbag clock spring is used to connect the steering wheel to other electrical devices such as the airbag safety system, radio volume and station selections, horn and cruise controls. This is done using a series of small wires wound between an upper and lower plate which is mounted between the steering column and the steering wheel.

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Ruth Doyle