How to Replace a Clock Spring
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- čas přidán 12. 07. 2024
- Does your car's horn not work? Airbag light on? Cruise control and volume controls out? Well the clock spring might be broken and need to be replaced. Here's how you can do it yourself!
Here's a list of all the parts and tools you'll need:
Clock spring:
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Steering wheel puller:
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Philips Screwdriver:
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Metric socket set:
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The steering wheel has various electronic switches that control the stereo, horn, airbag and cruise control, among others. These switches are linked to the vehicle's wiring system. However, they must be able to rotate with the steering wheel without twisting wires. This is achieved by using a ribbon cable called a clockspring.
It is common that a clock spring ribbon cable can break causing the symptoms outlined above. This may be caused by winding the steering wheel loose from the steering rack, exceeding the number of designed turns for the clock spring and snapping the ribbon cable, as in the case demonstrated here.
In this video, the clock spring is replaced on a 2005 Acura TSX, but is however the same procedure as a Honda Civic, Accord, Passport, Pilot, Element, CR-V, Odyssey and Acura EL, TSX, TL, TLX, RDX, NSX and MDX.
The airbag must be removed, wires disconnected and then the steering wheel must be removed. Additional covers around the steering column must also be freed in order to access the clock spring from the turn signal and wiper switches.
Here's how to replace a clock spring on a Toyota:
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Here's a list of all the parts and tools you'll need:
Clock spring:
amzn.to/2loQRWc (US)
amzn.to/2lnnvaH (Canada)
Steering wheel puller:
amzn.to/2lpP5UP (US)
amzn.to/2lhTybV (Canada)
Philips Screwdriver:
amzn.to/2l9Ru5N (US)
amzn.to/2l8osn6 (Canada)
Metric socket set:
amzn.to/2jT7vgd (US)
amzn.to/2loWwvr (Canada)
Wait you forgot what brand toothbrush lol jk
On a serious note the way you explain stuff is just fantastic you should be a teacher!
These were so helpful, thank you very much.
Thank you for this TO THE POINT timely video man. Everyone made it seem like the clock spring was the boogeyman! Not bad at all! 🎉😅
Wow. Clear, fast, entertaining, and straight forward instructions
Thanks
Didn't even know a clock spring existed until you posted this lol
Yeah it's one of those things that no one notices until it's broken.
I still don't understand why it's called clock spring though...it's nothing like a clock and doesn't have a spring....
@@speedkar99 It looks like a clock spring, which is why it has its name.
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I thought we were going to fix a grandfather clock. ☺️
@@johnraley5713 They are weight driven...no spring.
I had no idea clock springs existed, but I always wondered about how everything was connected with the turning and all. Great video!
And now you know. Awesome!
I’m working on my ol’ Dodge but watched your video, anyway. I like the way you did this! Very instructive. Thank you.
I'm glad you appreciate it
Coincidentally last week a coworker was just telling me that he changed the clock spring and he forgot to recenter the new one and cable broken.
Nice video.
Aww shucks. Gotta make sure it's in sync with the steering wheel!
I always wondered how the connection was made inside the steering wheel, thanks for showing it!
You are welcome.
Most cars have had this for years, it's simplier and more reliable than a slip ring.
@@speedkar99 what's a slip ring?
@@bassam_salim it's what you can see in the video about windshield wipers motor to reset back to resting position.
It's a ring or track with a contact moving along its length.
speedkar99 - I need to replace my 1998 Plymouth Neon clock spring BUT the part is discontinued. What do you suggest? #NeedHelp
Awesome video. I'm going to use this process for my legend
I got all the tools including that toothbrush, but no car 🚗 😅
I’ll remember this lesson for future reference 😁..... that was great to learn 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Glad you learned something for your future car!
Great tutorial! Thanks! I just did mine. It's a piece of cake.
Cake is my favorite snack
@@speedkar99 I come from Minnesota. We have a city there called, Edina. It is a wealthy part of town. We called them 'Cake Eaters' They don't eat bread they eat Cake.
that is so cool. helped me to fix my airbag problem my own. thanks a lot
Glad it helped!
I like how you work and explain things.
Glad you appreciate my work
Great job Speedie from Australia.
Welcome nfrom Canada
Nice explanation 👍
Very informative video. Favourite youtube channel
Favorite subscriber 😉
@@speedkar99 😊😊😊😊😊
This was an excellent video , thank you
You are welcome
always good vid, thanks man
Learned more today, Thank You!
The last time I took a steering wheel off, there were a several physical metal contacts for horn and etc... Glad to learn that all sub by ribbon cables.
The metal contacts are probably a slip ring
Those allow for an infinite number of turns
But the contacts in them may eventually wear out.
Great vid! Would you ever consider a wheel alignment video as a topic for a future video? This video touched on some of it but it would be interesting to see how it works exactly, soup to nuts. Thanks for all the great content!!
Good topic I'll keep it in mind.
If you want to know more about suspension angles, check out my how suspension works and multi-link suspension videos
you are great. great video very well explain. great information.
Thanks
What! Another superb video?? I don't believe it. 😳
I got plenty more
Great video
Good video👏👏👏👏
Thanks!
Now I know the answer! 😍🔥
Awesome thanks
Cool clock Ahmed.
Haha good one 😉
Don’t need to replace it yet, but thanks for the knowledge again sir!
You are welcome. Always here if you need it.
Thank you for this video! lol
You are welcome!
Sustain the helpful job and generating the crowd!
Thanks
That was informative.
Thanks. What other repair videos would you like to see?
@@speedkar99 I would like to see how starter motor works and how to repair it.
my first car my father bought me was corona 1967, what a simple car it was!
It probably didn't have an airbag or horn on the steering wheel did it?
@@speedkar99 just a thin half moon shaped horn bar, so 60s.
U NO NEED HORN BRO JUST POKE UR BROTHER UNTIL HE SCREAM OUT THE WINDOW
It's his car. He can scream or rev the engine 😂
Very expensive around 900$😡
@2:56How do you put the clock spring back together? Am I missing a part of the video? Or did you just replace the whole clock spring unit?
Beautiful 🤣🙌
Buen video!
Bien
@@speedkar99
I like your videos, well explained, straight to the point.
Thanks. That's my style!
Great in depth video awesome job thanks
Welcome
A job like this will cause you a arm and leg at the dealer. Something new I learn today clock ⏰ spring :)
Thanks.
Yep it's one of those overlooked parts.
Excellent and thank you. So when the dealership says 847.00 I know I'm being ripped off. Amazing.
Thanks 🙏 for the video
I have a question for you...
I have 2005 Toyota Avalon the audio buttons on the steering wheel always work but the cruise control and the horn and the ac buttons sometimes they work and sometimes they don’t. Is that a symptoms of a bad clock spring?
Yep sounds like your have a partial failure of the clockspring
speedkar99 thanks for your help I’m going to the junkyard today to get a clock spring and hopefully I’ll be able to replace it today.. after I’m done I’ll let you know 😊
Guys like you make CZcams what it is.....GREAT !! But let me tell you "do-it-yourselfers" out there in auto repair land, this job is NOT as simple as he made it look! This could / will take a beginner at least 2 hours, if you're not left with your Honda sitting in your garage with no steering wheel! LOL - He made everything appear so easy, when in fact it takes time, patience and practice. I too didn't know what the hell a "Clock Spring" was until my horn only works on the right side when pressed!?!? LOL
Hi mate, any idea why after changing cable spring horn works but airbag light still on?
Thank you for your help
Nice work!
I’m having trouble with a Mazda 3, 2007 model, airbag light staying on
Scan the code
@@speedkar99 Had a friend scan the car or code & yes it seems the clock spring, I've bought one, now once the wheels are sorted i'll install clock spring, thanks heaps - Australia...
I've just replaced the front right strut, was bent, i'd say previous owner hit something hard.
Got to do this in a 3rd Gen Odyessy 06'. Would you recommend one from a salvage yard?
Yes but test it with a multimeter
I'm considering buying tools for diy. Where do I get the toothbrush?
Amazon
just grab a not-fully-dry twig and break up the individual fibers, problem solved
😅
I have a 2014 Toyota Corolla and I need to replace the clock spring do you have a video on how to remove and replace it?
I have a Buick LeSabre 2004 and the horn wouldn't shut off so I pulled the fuse. Does this mean the clock spring is bad because there's energy in it somehow? The cruise ain't working at the moment either, but I can still operate the radio with the steering wheel too.
Nice video man. Didn't know about clock spring until now.
I got a question for u. My car producing a little squeaking sound from the front tires while braking at low speed or before coming to a stop. It's not the ABS sound, what could be the sound ? is that from not lubricating suspension components? or something else. This is after a under body wash and cleaning of brake liners
Brake pad is wet its normal for it to squeal until the pad gets hot it goes away
Sway bar bushings if it squeaks on bumps
@@speedkar99 Not on bumps only coming at a stop
@@TheDerrty111 Nope both at hot and cold conditions
No socks are harmed on this video
Yep. Only one toothbrush
I have a 2006 TL and I just replaced the airbag. The SRS light is still on for code 11-10 (open circuit, driver inflator). It is giving me the code on the old and new airbag. The horn, and buttons still work. How likely is it that it could be the clock spring?
I got to get hold of one of those magic toothbrushes.
When looking for the replacement clock spring online, I saw there are a few types for same model of cars in terms on 3-Ways, 6-Ways, 10-Ways, anyone mind to explain what does this mean?
Presumably that's the number of circuits it can carry.
Get one that fits your vehicle specifically.
I have all the same things not working on my mdx but I also have a VSA and SH-AWD light that came on. Could they be related to the clock spring. I think I broke the clock spring when I replaced my steering wheep
Maybe the steering angle sensor was part of it
Do you have video about doing the same thing on 2006 Acura MDX
Same process
I can't believe they use a big roll of ribbons. I would have thought it was metal rings with terminals rubbing them or maybe a bunch of slip rings with brushes.
Slip rings work if you need infinite number of turns, but the brushes in them wear out after a while (like any electric motor). A ribbon cable works when the turns are limited and is more reliable
Hey man So I got frs 2016 and while installing my new quick realease I broke my clock spring then I bought a new clock spring then install it, all of a sudden my abs and track control pops out how to get rid off it.
Maybe the clock spring wasn't wired correctly giving a fault?
Scan it with techstream.
Will service stabilatrack turn on if it gets messed up?
can you please do a vid on how an ecu works and how the radio system works
I have a video for radio already.
ECU is definitely on the to do list.
You should have the car in the on position before reconnecting the battery so if the airbag deploys, it's not in your face. It will deploy with you outside the vehicle
True. Dangerous
I have a 98 dodge durango and the horns do not work I've checked the fuse it's good I've checked the relay it's good I have not checked the cruise control but air bag light is not on so I'm wondering what it is
Clock spring
@2:50...What do you mean when you say the steering wheel moved "freely without the steering shaft limited"???
My tsx horn doesn't work. I also hear a small clicking sound when I turn the steering wheel. All the fuses are good, should I replace the clock spring? Also the car was in an accident in the past owner.
Since Honda and Acura use the same steering wheels are there clock springs also the same for the same year?
Check up the part number and see if they interchangeable
@@speedkar99 thanks
Speedkar is one of the best
I sure am 🤓
is this the same way you would do it on new models like a 2016?
Chrisfix is making his version tonight
I heard. I wonder how lengthy it would be compared to this
What would happen if you don't remove the tab ? Mine failed an tab was still in spring. Pull ring was gone but rectangular tab was still installed
My son has a 2000 honda prelude....it honks when he turns or giggles the key in the ignition . The previous owner replaced the steering wheel . No airbags ,so I'm sure he removed this part . Any idea how I can fix the horn problem?
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How long would it take to replace the clock spring on a VW Passat? Thanks
Similar process. Just different to get the airbag out
Do you have a part number? Would this part fit an 07 Acura TL?
The TL is different.
@@speedkar99 yeah I noticed a few months ago you tube was full of videos on car repairs for the tl and now I cant find any. same with my last car. thanks for your help.
Do you have to re learn the center position ?
Not unless you have VSC with a steering angle sensor
Hi Speed i have a Code: C1231 Steering Angle Sensor Circuit popped up on my 2009 Venza after replacing the Steering Rack, although the centering of the rack was way-off. so After i took it in to a dealership for alignment, i still notice the traction and VSC light is still on....then i tried using my OBD Scanner to clear it still it won't go away then i drove down to the dealership same thing they could not clear it. I then perform zero calibration on it still the VSC light won't disappear....Pls what else can i do? Thanks
Might be the steering angle sensor?
330kkm. Great vid
Yep! It's gone far in life
Careful disconnect the connector here (YANK) ahhh yes 😂
Yo my mustang wont start after replacing clock spring any ideas
If you install the clock spring without the marker, could the steering wheel keep tilting to one side?
No ,that sounds like you have an alignment issue
Any idea what the tube is that came with my clockspring?
Tube?
Yeah, a tube of what looks like dielectric grease came with my Subaru clockspring. I don’t know where to put this stuff. Any ideas?
Good old tooth brush👍
All too trusty
My airbag light on, the code says its the steering wheel airbag, I changed that no luck. Could it be the clock spring... All other electricals work OK.
Would you buy those clock springs on eBay from China? Are those reliable?
I get mine used from the junkyard and check before I buy
Help me out please!! I have an annoying tiny clicking noise that seems to be coming from where the clock spring is located, my LED lights on the steering wheel would flash intermittent while turning, eventually they went out..About a week ago I started to notice this "clicking" noise that happens when Im turning...I am 100% sure it is not a CV joint as I have had that issue before....My question is can a bad clock spring cause my issue??
Yes
@@speedkar99 Thanks for your time sir! Grest video!
Works for acura rl 2009??
Came across this video after breaking 3 ribbon cables on 3 different clock springs because I did not know how to reset them( put it in the middle)
Yes it has to be centered first
The only thing that would have been better is if the airbag went off after all that was done. Well, it would have sucked for you, but what a video it would have made!
That would have sucked
@@speedkar99 yeah, cause then no more videos for a while, probably. Ha. Nice repair btw!
What happens if you still got a horn and all the gadget still working and you still got an airbag light on?
Can you make the radio video more detailed because I was left hanging
I'll consider it if I get a more complex radio...
Ok thank you
If you leave the bolt in the middle of the steering wheel on a bit it can save you smacking yourself in the face with the wheel when you rip it off.
Good tip, that's what I did too
How much was it
All cars today have digital clocks, there are NO springs!
Good one 😏
I don't know what I'm doing wrong, but no matter how much I pry, the clock spring will not come apart so I can examine it.
Nvm, I got it, and I'm probably going to replace anyways because of the prying.
329k on the ⏰ ... Honda
Nice
What’s your core of maintenance secret? :) awesome I have 2013 Honda accord MT at 170K mileage currently
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just curious do u really have a brother??.
2 brothers actually
Those things never broke on my car.
It's a wear item that usually doesn't break. If you remove the steering wheel from the shaft and spin it, it can easily break.
@@speedkar99 I never opened my car steering wheel/column. Don't know if previous owner ever did.
Clock spring??
What truth......clock spring or spiral cable?😃
You can call it either, but I don't know how the name came up for clock springs...there's no clock or spring...haha
Part store in my country call it "spiral cable". Saw people bought this item quite often, but I never know the function of these part until I watched this video. Since my horn always works even when I punched it hard, so it appears to me my car spiral cable or clock spring never broke 😂
no greasy job, no brother underwear. .
There was some grease inside the clock spring when I opened it up.
4:17 Classic Mastercraft ratchet. You can't buy them like that anymore.
Are you sure Canadian tire doesn't carry them still?
@@speedkar99 You're right! They still do, and they're on sale this week. Cool.
Just recently I had an issue with my horn. The plastic deteriorated and the horn remained on continuously. Even though I physically disconnected the horn the switch went through a relay (which I did not know about at the time) and so in a few days the car battery was discharged.
To complicate the issue the previous owner had opened the steering and used a thread lock on the bolt. Even after drilling out the bolt head i was unable to get it out. Thought about using heat but the airbag was mounted on the same frame. Eventually good sense prevailed (or I probably would not have been writing this comment).
It was an interesting and challenging dodgy fix. Link below if anyone is interested.
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Wow yeah those bolts are on there pretty tight. Did you try an impact gun?
@@speedkar99 I don't have an impact gun. Eventually I just drilled it out and put a nut.
Looks like a spirit replaced the main point off camera and makes the video half pointless
2001 Honda Accord sea light is on due to bad clock spring