Clockspring replacement without steering wheel controls
Clockspring replacement without steering wheel controls Hey gang. I've seen the write ups of how to replace the clock spring and add steering wheel controls. I'm planning on running a racing steering wheel but I'm pretty sure my clock spring is broken and my horn doesn't work. Would the clocksprong affect the horn working? And also if I just need to replace the clockspring without adding steering wheel controls I don't need to pull everything in the wiring and such right? Just pull the wheel and change the clocksrping right there on the column right?
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The wiring is part of the clockspring. You have to run the wires when you change the piece.
The horn contact is part of the cancel cam and that's cheap and easy to replace if that's broken. Usually the little plastic tab that holds the wire snaps off from age.
The horn contact is part of the cancel cam and that's cheap and easy to replace if that's broken. Usually the little plastic tab that holds the wire snaps off from age.
Ok, hopefully that's all that it is. My Airbag light is on and I changed my steering wheel from a Z28 to an SS wheel many years ago and I cant remember if I just didn't hook it up or if I was a dumb teenager and spun my steering wheel freely and snapped the spring hahaha! I've read on here that the clock spring is really expensive for the steering wheel control model. Is a non wheel control one just as expensive?
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The issue with the clock spring is that you can only find them used. If you find someone willing to pull theirs or a junkyard that has it then you can get them fairly cheap, but trying to get nos is going to be pricey. Expect to spend $50 or so for it on ebay or the forum.
The cancel cam is available at any parts store for under $20 last time I looked
The cancel cam is available at any parts store for under $20 last time I looked
The issue with the clock spring is that you can only find them used. If you find someone willing to pull theirs or a junkyard that has it then you can get them fairly cheap, but trying to get nos is going to be pricey. Expect to spend $50 or so for it on ebay or the forum.
The cancel cam is available at any parts store for under $20 last time I looked
The cancel cam is available at any parts store for under $20 last time I looked
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Thanks man. I believe I have one lined up if mine is actually broken. I don't know for sure if mine is or if I just didn't connect the bag. Do you guys know if I can visually inspect it to see if it is in-fact broken by just taking the wheel off?
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Verdad Gallardo you cannot tell if its broke externally.....you can hook up the wires from the used CS at the base of the steering wheel to see if the airbag light goes out
be sure to use the right procedure for installation
my son broke his and got a used one....it is a very DIY job
be sure to use the right procedure for installation
my son broke his and got a used one....it is a very DIY job
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You can test the horn connection by disconnecting connector C216 (11-pin flat connector attached to the base of the steering column). It has ten wires and an empty position at one end. Near that empty position you will have black, light green, black, and light blue wires (in that order). The second black wire is for the horn. First test the vehicle end of the connector by grounding that second black wire... the horn should blow. If not then you have a bad horn relay, bad horns, or a problem with the wiring between them. If it does blow then use a test light or multimeter to test that the second black wire in the steering column end of the connector goes to ground when the horn button is pressed. Assuming it doesn't (because one end has to fail otherwise your horns would be working) then you should remove the steering wheel pad and check the horn switches there - you either have bad switches, bad ground, or a broken connection in the column... probably the clock spring.