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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 05:35 PM
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When is a new clockspring neccessary?

I am thinking about getting new steering wheel airbag for my car.. but the thing is i dont have the two plugs.. the previous owner cut them off but the wires are still there... is it safe to rewire the two plugs? or is it time for a new clockspring..?
 
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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 10:33 PM
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replace it. i wouldnt go reconnecting wires for SRS shiz.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 01:25 AM
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any other inputs?
 
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 08:23 AM
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New clock spring time.... If your changing the wheel, there is no better time.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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Must agree.. just a quick question why are those wires cut in the first place.. clock spring as well is going to run you very deep in the pocket thats if you do the work yourself...
 
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Old Nov 23, 2010 | 12:14 AM
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my car has been in an accident before and the owner never replaced the steering wheel airbag..
 
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Old Nov 23, 2010 | 12:24 AM
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my clock spring exploded, so now I have no horn. lol
 
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Old Nov 23, 2010 | 12:41 AM
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everything on my steering wheel works though.. from cruise control to volume button to the horn,...
 
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Old Nov 23, 2010 | 01:31 AM
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Take a pic at what is cut. Did they just cut the airbag plug?
 
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Old Nov 23, 2010 | 09:54 AM
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yes just those two airbag plugs
 
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Old Sep 27, 2013 | 02:24 PM
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My volume button and Seek/track button stopped responding I changed my stereo to a double din pioneer and added the steering wheel controls. It stopped responding before I changed the stereo. Volume works only when you turn the steering wheel but not when it's straight. My question is would I only need this piece http://www.ebay.com/itm/171122896027...84.m1423.l2649

or the entire assembly? with turn signal/Wiper?
 
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Old Nov 22, 2013 | 11:31 AM
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Make sure if you replace it yourself that you transfer the steering angle sensor that is mounted on the back of the clock spring(spiral cable). If not you will have vdc/slip light issues that will drive you crazy trying to figure them out
 
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Old Nov 27, 2013 | 11:22 AM
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Replace it.

Nothing like driving around with a shotgun pointed at our face and faulty wiring.
 
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Are all g and z clock springs interchangeable?
 
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Old Dec 3, 2013 | 01:28 AM
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Make sure if you replace it yourself that you transfer the steering angle sensor that is mounted on the back of the clock spring(spiral cable). If not you will have vdc/slip light issues that will drive you crazy trying to figure them out
What do you mean transfer? Do you use the sensor from the new clock spring?
 
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