The clockspring is located
between the steering wheel and the steering column
.
What happens when the clock spring goes bad?
A bad clock spring can afflict you with more than broken volume controls. You could be left without cruise control, a functioning horn, or most importantly, a
functioning airbag
. In this situation, you would be unable to alert an inattentive driver and the airbag may not deploy in the event of a collision.
How do I know if my clock spring is bad?
You can no longer answer phone calls or hang up using your steering wheel buttons.
Rubbing noise when you turn the steering wheel
–This is one of the early warning signs that the clockspring is starting to fail. Eventually, the clockspring will wear, and the ribbon inside the clock spring will break.
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
.
How do I reset my clock spring?
- Start the engine and let it idle.
- Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right.
- Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left.
- Repeat this procedure twice with the engine running.
- Drive for at least 50 feet, and the steering angle sensor will reset.
What causes clock spring failure?
Clock springs may become faulty
with age due to electrical ribbons and their connections wearing thin
. They also are likely to fail if they are not replaced after a car crash in which the airbag was deployed. Common signs you have faulty clock spring include: Illumination of the SRS/Airbag light.
Do I need to replace clock spring?
The clock spring may need to be
replaced if it is damaged during careless service to the steering system
, and, in some cases, if the vehicle is in a crash and the driver's airbag deploys.
Is it safe to drive with a bad clock spring?
If you try to
drive
a car with a
faulty
or broken
clock spring
, you will experience a lot of difficulty when you try to rotate the steering wheel, and what's more, if you prolong this, it will cause damage to other parts of your car too, not to mention putting yourself, as the driver, at risk.
What does the clock spring control?
In vehicle steering systems a clock spring or clockspring is a spiral-wound special rotary electrical connector which
allows a vehicle's steering wheel to turn while still making an electrical connection between the steering wheel airbag and/
or the vehicle's horn and other devices and the vehicle's electrical systems.
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
.
When should I replace my airbag clock spring?
The clock spring only needs to be replaced
when the connectors that attach to the steering wheel airbag is melted and fused directly to the cylinder
. During a deployment the gas conversion creates a heat exchange inside the cylinder and that causes some connectors to melt.
Does the clock spring control turn signals?
Commercial Member.
The clock spring is separate from the multifunction switch that controls blinkers
. Sounds like you got something put together incorrectly.
How do I reset my clock?
- Open your phone's Clock app .
- Tap More. Settings.
- Under “Clock,” pick your home time zone or change the date and time. To see or hide a clock for your home time zone when you're in a different time zone, tap Automatic home clock.
