Here’s how to replace a clock spring on a Toyota or Lexus vehicle.
This video also goes into the tear-down of how a clock spring works.
A clock spring is responsible for translating the electronic inputs from your rotating steering wheel (such as steering wheel audio controls, horn, airbag, cruise control, etc.) into the car.
A clock spring consists of a long ribbon cable wrapped up in a spiral. Its length allows it to rotate roughly 5 turns before the wire comes under tension. The housing is simply made of plastic with sturdy connections at either end for the airbag and accessories.
Often an airbag light on the dash, or lack of steering wheel controls (horns, audio control, etc) can be traced to a bad clock spring. Usually the thin ribbon cable is severed at some point and needs to be replaced or patched.
The clock spring is located behind the steering wheel. Be cautious when working around the airbag as its an explosive. Disconnect the battery and let the system drain for 15 mins before removing the airbag.
Also be sure to mark your steering wheel position before removing it from the splines. That way it can be reinstalled in the exact straight position.
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Excellent video. Well edited too.
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My car horn not working some time I turned left and right stiring horn working ofter stiring sterat no work
Thanks for a great video, I love how you publish your skills to help others save hundreds in labour that is so DIY, thank you!
A beautiful video clip right there derived from knowledge and experience.I have watched some video clips on a similar subject but not well explained.thumb up for you brother
i cant believe that they cannot create a better system than this
please send me for lexus 430 2005
Gen2 Prius – I found that the Torx screws must be removed. Also the Airbag connections are different. Pull out the yellow center tab to release the wires. The steering wheel would not lock, held it while loosing and tightening the 19mm nut.
Hey the cable make the transmission jerk thx
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Very Informative, well made video. It was a great help. Thanks.
So well done and informative. A big help in understanding this process, even though my car is a different make and model I can see it will be very similar. Thanks so much.
These things fail all the time it's a shame Toyota only recalls the models that are likely have failed within warranty
Excellent, concise, informative video. We're going to use it to change our clock spring. Pray it works. Should we test it first to see if it is the cause of the airbag light coming on? The ECU was already changed and the airbag light is still on.