Can a clock spring not be centered on the steering wheel?
Warning: installing a clock spring that hasn’t been centered can result in the clock spring cable being over wound and breaking when the steering wheel is turned. Remove the steering angle sensor: some vehicles (but not all) have a steering angle sensor fitted attached to the back of the clock spring.
How do you set a clock spring in a car?
Rotate the inner part of the clock springs 2.5 turns back. This will set the clock spring on center. Install the steering wheel. Setting the clock spring (centering the clock spring) is very simple and should be completed with care. Note that some vehicles integrate the steering angle sensor into the clock spring.
Do you need to reset the clock spring?
Install the steering wheel. Setting the clock spring (centering the clock spring) is very simple and should be completed with care. Note that some vehicles integrate the steering angle sensor into the clock spring. If your vehicle has an integrated steering angle sensor, you will need to reset the clock spring/steering angle sensor.
Where does the clock spring get its name?
This device is sometimes referred to as a spiral cable, airbag clock spring, steering wheel clock spring, clock spring assembly, cable reel, or contact reel, depending on the vehicle and where you live. The clock spring is not really a spring at all, but it gets its name from the look of the coiled ribbon inside the housing.
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 is the function of the clock spring?
Clock spring (clockspring) is a device that contains a wound up wire (ribbon cable) inside and allows the airbag, horn and steering wheel buttons to stay connected as the steering wheel is rotated to make left and right turns.
What is clock click spring?
Hundreds of car parts work together to allow the driver control over the vehicle. The clock spring is one of those parts that works directly with the steering wheel. It allows the car’s wheel to be turned in a circle while maintaining an electrical connection with the wiring system.
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…