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Horn will not blow & airbag light is on. It's my understanding a broken clock spring is causing the problem. I have removed the steering wheel and I think my clock spring is working. See the video attached. Is there something I should know about the position of the clock spring? Need Help.
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The clock spring will click at a certain point when rotating. What does that mean? Does that affect the proper way to install it?
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Video not playing for me. Could just be me.
Maybe post to YouTube and paste a link here
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It's not you. It didn't download as a video but it is a video in my downloads. Don't know how to correct that. Sorry.
Last edited by MORRIE; 08-10-2020 at 12:48 PM.
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Have you tested it for continuity? I'm no expert but that's what I would try.
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So can anyone tell me how to determine if the clock spring is bad....without watching a video cause it won't download.Originally Posted by Hoyt Clagwell
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Check each lead for continuity.
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I have ordered a clock spring....hope that resolves my issue.
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https://photos.google.com/share/AF1Q...NsWk9KalBBWnJn
The clock spring that I ordered makes the same clicking noise when turning the clock spring. Here is a link to the clock spring video. Note the clicking when turning the clock spring. Is there a certain way t install the steering wheel so the clock spring will properly function?
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Did you center the clock spring before installing it? IIRC 2.5 turns from either side to center.
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It is not yet installed. Where's center? When I turn it to left or right, it reaches a point where it won't turn and makes a a clicking sound if I turn it beyond that point. Listen to my video on the attached link. Is that center? https://photos.google.com/share/AF1Q...NsWk9KalBBWnJn
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check out the attached link just added to my post
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Last edited by bluptgm3; 08-14-2020 at 09:43 AM.
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After logging on Pelican Motors and watching the post on how to replace the steering wheel, I discovered how to find the center of the clock spring. There's a mark on the clock spring put there by the factory indicating where the center in located. (see enclosed photo) Also, I discovered what was making the clicking sound. On the enclosed photo there's a white plastic piece attached near the center marker. When I press my finger on it, the clock spring turns freely. When I bolted the steering wheel back on I noticed the head of the bolt has a washer attached. That washer pushes in the white plastic piece making room for the steering wheel to turn freely without the clicking noise. So I guess there's a New Clock Spring Guru in town and that be me...LOL
Last edited by MORRIE; 08-14-2020 at 05:15 PM.
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Taking note. Thanks for posting your findings
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Did that fix the problem?
I think i have the same problem but haven't tried to tackle it yet. I previously worked for a company that manufactured clock springs.
DId you have to reset the SRS after install?
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No. Just make sure you disconnect battery cable before starting project.
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Hmm, I had a dead horn and an airbag light. It turned out to be bad horns (both) and the seat belt tensioner. Two new horns, cleaning of tensioner connections and reseating (I use a dab of dielectric), and an airbag reset and I was sorted.
Sounds like the clock spring got you back to your happy place.
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