Clock Spring: Description

The clock spring assembly is mounted near the top of the steering column behind the steering wheel. The clock spring is used to maintain a continuous electrical circuit between the fixed instrument panel wire harness connector on the steering column and several electrical components that rotate with the steering wheel. The rotating components include the driver airbag, the horn switch and the vehicle speed control switches.

The clock spring cannot be repaired. If the clock spring is faulty, damaged or if the driver airbag has been deployed, the clock spring must be replaced.