How does the clock spring work on a car horn?
The horn relay steps up the low current from the horn button to the higher current needed by the horns. Check at the horn relay for 12 volts when the key is turned on. The clock spring allows the wheel to turn in circles while still making an electrical connection to the car’s wiring system.
How do I know if I have a bad clock spring?
Listen if the horn relay clicks when you press the horn switch. If it does, the clock spring is okay. Use a jumper wire to bypass the relay, or pop the cover off, reinstall the relay that way, then push the movable contact. If the horn sounds, they are okay.
When do clock springs need to be replaced?
If the car is dr4iven often, with a lot turning the steering wheel back and forth, the clock spring can fail within the first 80,000 miles. The replacement of clock springs can be do-it-yourself job or you can take it to the repair garage.
How much does it cost to replace a clock horn?
A replacement horn is cheap (around $17.00), but I was hoping there was a way troubleshoot the process before I start replacing parts. have the same problem? Do you have a multi meter to do some testing? That way we can see if there is power and ground to the horn. helpful? I do not currently have a multimeter, but I can get one.
Where is the clock spring on a car?
The clock spring is usually located on the steering column behind the steering wheel. Almost every road going vehicle with a steering wheel has one of these devices. However, if your vehicle has no airbag, steering wheel controls, or horn buttons, you may not have a clock spring.
Listen if the horn relay clicks when you press the horn switch. If it does, the clock spring is okay. Use a jumper wire to bypass the relay, or pop the cover off, reinstall the relay that way, then push the movable contact. If the horn sounds, they are okay.
Why is the horn on my clock not working?
I told them that the clock spring was the first thing that was replaced. They said they were going to replace it anyways… When they started to tear into it they discovered the issue was with some wiring that went to the clock-spring but not the clock-spring it’s self, nor the wiring harness that they previously replaced.
A replacement horn is cheap (around $17.00), but I was hoping there was a way troubleshoot the process before I start replacing parts. have the same problem? Do you have a multi meter to do some testing? That way we can see if there is power and ground to the horn. helpful? I do not currently have a multimeter, but I can get one.