What Causes A Clock Spring To Break?

Clocksprings wear in time or become damaged during repairs to the steering column, or when removing a rack and pinion gear, gearbox, or coupling. If the steering wheel is allowed to spin freely, the clockspring’s connection may break, resulting in an open circuit and an illuminated airbag light.

Do you need to replace clock spring after accident?
What causes a broken clock spring?
How much does it cost to have a clock spring replaced?
What can damage a clock spring?
What happens if your clock spring breaks?
Can a clock spring be repaired?
Does clockspring need to be replaced?
What are the symptoms of a bad clock spring?
How do you diagnose a bad clockspring?
How does an airbag clock spring break?

Do you need to replace clock spring after accident?

The clock spring may need to be replaced if it is damaged during careless service to the steering system, and, in some cases, if the vehicle is in a crash and the driver's airbag deploys.

What causes a broken clock spring?

Clocksprings wear in time or become damaged during repairs to the steering column, or when removing a rack and pinion gear, gearbox, or coupling. If the steering wheel is allowed to spin freely, the clockspring's connection may break, resulting in an open circuit and an illuminated airbag light.

How much does it cost to have a clock spring replaced?

The average clock spring replacement cost is between $100 and $800, depending on the car model and labor costs. A clock spring costs $50 to $500, and the labor costs $50 to $300. The big difference in the price is because some car models have the clock spring integrated with some control modules for the steering wheel.

How To Replace A Clock Spring (Airbag Light & Horn Not Working)

What can damage a clock spring?

Clock springs may become faulty with age due to electrical ribbons and their connections wearing thin. They also are likely to fail if they are not replaced after a car crash in which the airbag was deployed. Common signs you have faulty clock spring include: Illumination of the SRS/Airbag light.

What happens if your clock spring breaks?

The most common symptom of a bad clock spring is an airbag warning light on the dashboard. You can also notice issues like non-functional steering wheel buttons or a silent horn. In rare cases, you may also see a traction control warning light.

Can a clock spring be repaired?

If your clock spring plugs are melted or damaged, you can send the clock spring to MyAirbags and one of our IPC Certified Technicians can repair the part and ship it back to you within 24 hours of diagnosing the issue.

How A Clockspring Works

Does clockspring need to be replaced?

The clock spring may need to be replaced if it is damaged during careless service to the steering system, and, in some cases, if the vehicle is in a crash and the driver's airbag deploys.

What are the symptoms of a bad clock spring?

- Airbag Warning Light. ... - Steering wheel buttons don't work. ... - Horn or other functions intermittent function. ... - Steering wheel or traction control warning light. ... - Airbags Won't Deploy.