Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair

PURPOSE
Ensures uninterrupted electrical connection to air bag module in steering wheel hub while allowing turning of steering wheel.

LOCATION

Fig. 1 Exploded View Of Steering Column:

Part of combination switch in steering column.
Clock Spring

Inspection

Warning:
- Handling the air bag module improperly can accidently deploy the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read SERVICE WARNINGS before handling the air bag module. Service Precautions

1. Carry out the "Before Servicing" procedure under GENERAL PROCEDURES.
2. Remove the driver-side air bag module. Service and Repair






3. Check for continuity between the clock spring terminals.











4. If not as specified, replace the clock spring.
5. Connect the blue and orange clock spring connectors.
6. Verify that pin B of the clock spring connector (harness-side) is not broken.
7. If pin B is broken, replace the air bag harness.
8. Verify that pin B of the driver-side air bag module connector (on clock spring) is not broken.
9. If pin B is broken, replace the clock spring.
10. Disconnect the diagnostic module connector.






11. Connect the blue and orange clock spring connectors.






12. Check for continuity between terminals B and C of the clock spring.
13. If there is continuity, replace the clock spring.