Can a bad clock spring cause the instrument cluster to not work ?

1998 CHEVROLET S-10
154,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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MARTIN SEARS
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Can a bad clock spring cause the instrument cluster to not work and wipers to only work on high?
Oct 20, 2018 at 9:47 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.com.

The clock spring allows a vehicle's steering wheel to turn while still making an electrical connection between the steering wheel airbag and/or the vehicle's horn. This should not have any affect on the wipers or the instrument cluster.

Let me know if you have other questions.

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Joe
Oct 21, 2018 at 7:49 PM
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MARTIN SEARS
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Thanks I got it fixed.
Oct 23, 2018 at 4:58 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Great!!! Let us know if you have questions in the future.

Take care,
Joe
Oct 23, 2018 at 5:51 PM
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Can I ask what fixed it?
Jan 10, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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