Its the part in the steering column that allows the wires to spin without tangling. Some have loose wires inside it which is more common to break for obvious reasons and others have metal prongs that go in a circle this one looks alot like a dirt board when taken apart.
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Yes, the clockspring is part of the wiring of the airbag system. A faulty clockspring could keep the airbag from functioning.
Disconnect battery cable. Remove airbag on steering wheel, then pull the wheel off with a puller. The clockspring is located behind the wheel. There are 3 plastic tabs on the backside of clockspring which secure it in place. Bend them back slightly to remove clockspring.
That is possible, The "clockspring" is the wiring connection under the steering wheel.That is possible, The "clockspring" is the wiring connection under the steering wheel.
The "clockspring" carries power for steering wheel mounted accessories from the steering column into the steering wheel while at the same time allowing the steering wheel to rotate.
call a mechanic
Had the same problem. It was my clockspring.
Because the clockspring is having a problem
Possible clockspring failure.
You need to provide more information in your question. The clockspring is located under the steering wheel in the steering column. You need to remove the drivers side airbag and steering wheel to get to it. Once you have gone that far it is fairly easy to replace just be careful not to spin it around. It is designed to rotate 360 degrees but if you spin it you will damage it. The drivers air bag is plugged into the clockspring and the plug will melt if the air bag is blown. The clockspring also works with the turn signals. That's all I can think of to tell you. hope this helps.
Around $300.00, labor included
DISCONNECT THE BATTERY Remove the steering wheel Remove the lower plastic trim from the column(5 phllips screws) Unplug the clock spring Remove the 3 TORX head screws from the clockspring