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Horn that don't work and the air bag light that stays on in a 2001 dodge stratus?
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∙ 15y ago
Most cars have what is called a "clock spring harness" in the steering column right below the steering wheel. This little gem makes the electrical connections between the column and the devices in the steering wheel. It looks similar to the inside of a roll up tape measure. It can have anywhere from 3 to 10 wires, ususally 3 to 5.
How it operates:
When you turn the steering wheel one direction, the harness will wind "loose" and when turned the other direction, it will wind tight towards the center. After many cycles of turning eventually a weak spot will develop and the harness will fold. After folding a few times, the harness will break. When the harness is folding, you will notice sporatic reports from your air bag light and possibly any lights on the steering wheel "blinking". After the harness has broke, the air bag lights will stay on. Any lights on the steering wheel will stay off. Also any other devices such as cruise control buttons, volume controls, and horn will stop working. The fix; Take your vehicle to a competent mechanic to have this "clock spring harness" replaced. Do not try this yourself. If the air bag would explode while you are handling it, you can get hurt or injured (This is not worth a trip to the emergency room). The harness is usually around $100, plus about 2 hours labor.
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