Do I need to replace the clock spring after airbag deployment?
If the clock spring is faulty, damaged, or if the airbag has been deployed, the clock spring must be replaced. WARNING: THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS A SENSITIVE, COMPLEX ELECTROMECHANICAL UNIT.
What does the clock spring on an airbag do?
The clock spring is simply a coil that retracts and expands inside its housing as the steering wheel turns. Its function is to maintain electrical continuity for all the components on the drivers airbag. The components include the airbag, horn, and any vehicle controls such as radio, cruise, heat and even telephone on some vehicles.
When do airbags need to be reprogrammed?
If the airbags did deploy, you will need to get brand new airbags, and the SRS airbag control module will need to be reprogrammed to remove all the crash data and hard codes from the accident. The impact sensors and clock spring may also need to be replaced if they suffered any damage or were melted during the accident.
How long does it take to replace an airbag clock?
You will have to remove your steering wheel to fix this one. Luckily, with the right tools, you will be done in under 30 minutes. Make sure to buy the correct Airbag Clock Spring specific to your vehicle. Ensure that you disconnect the negative terminal of the battery and allow quarter an hour for the capacitors to discharge.
What to do if your airbag is not working?
Check your airbag clock spring (especially if you have a faulty horn). Some airbag issues need professional hands to resolve. If you think your car is faulty and the above sensors seem to work fine, consult your mechanic/dealer. Otherwise, I wish you all the best as you try this simple DIY.
The clock spring is simply a coil that retracts and expands inside its housing as the steering wheel turns. Its function is to maintain electrical continuity for all the components on the drivers airbag. The components include the airbag, horn, and any vehicle controls such as radio, cruise, heat and even telephone on some vehicles.
If the airbags did deploy, you will need to get brand new airbags, and the SRS airbag control module will need to be reprogrammed to remove all the crash data and hard codes from the accident. The impact sensors and clock spring may also need to be replaced if they suffered any damage or were melted during the accident.
When do you need to replace the clock spring?
The components include the airbag, horn, and any vehicle controls such as radio, cruise, heat and even telephone on some vehicles. The clock spring only needs to be replaced when the connectors that attach to the steering wheel airbag is melted and fused directly to the cylinder.
When do airbags need to be replaced in a car?
The impact of sensors and clock spring may also need to be replaced if they suffered any damage or were melted during the accident. This all needs to be done to restore the car to its factory condition and have it drive properly.