Clock Spring Inspection (Standard Deployment Control System)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the clock spring. (See CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Inspect for continuity between the clock spring terminals using an ohmmeter.
- If not as specified, replace the clock spring.
Fig 1: Clock Spring Inspection Chart (Standard Deployment Control System)
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Fig 2: Identifying Clockspring Connector Terminals (Standard Deployment Control System)
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NOTE:
- When the vehicle-side connector of clock spring is disconnected, the terminals 1C and 1D are shorted to prevent unexpected deployment of the air bag module. When it is connected, the terminals are open.