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Old 12-01-2010, 01:10 PM
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Re: horn

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Originally Posted by svxcess View Post
A clock spring or is a special rotary electrical connector which allows a vehicle's steering wheel to turn while still making an electrical connection between the steering wheel airbag and the vehicle's horn and other electrical devices, such as cruise control. The clock spring is located between the steering wheel and the steering column.

It's called that because it simply looks like a clock spring that winds and unwinds. This is how a positive electrical connection is made to the airbag and still be able to turn the wheel back and forth.

The horn and cruise control circuits on the steering wheel run through this clock spring. Check to see if the horn and cruise are working. If not, you probably need to replace the clock spring.




Based on the above information, it seems that the clockspring has been bad for many years. How long has the horn not been working?



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