I think my airbag clock spring is bad. How do I diagnose it?
Apr 9, 2024 at 11:51 AM
How to diagnose the airbag clock spring?
TAVARES DAVIS
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Hello,
A good video on how to test the clock spring, this one is removed from vehicle:
https://youtu.be/-UgL22uM8Tk?si=0mfYaKpZfmfVCzfe
There are 2 types of driver air bag, with single or dual stage ignition
So, the clock spring will either have 1 or 2 airbag squibs.
You will need to remove the steering wheel air bag to carry out any tests on the airbag clock spring.
To remove the airbag first disconnect the 12V battery.
A good video how to remove airbag/steering wheel:
https://youtu.be/CKw9NiXK0j4?si=OKkfhKd8VR36x8cP
See image below for wiring/pin data
Continuity testing is best done using a voltmeter on ohm setting.
How to use a voltmeter:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter
Cheers, Boris
A good video on how to test the clock spring, this one is removed from vehicle:
https://youtu.be/-UgL22uM8Tk?si=0mfYaKpZfmfVCzfe
There are 2 types of driver air bag, with single or dual stage ignition
So, the clock spring will either have 1 or 2 airbag squibs.
You will need to remove the steering wheel air bag to carry out any tests on the airbag clock spring.
To remove the airbag first disconnect the 12V battery.
A good video how to remove airbag/steering wheel:
https://youtu.be/CKw9NiXK0j4?si=OKkfhKd8VR36x8cP
See image below for wiring/pin data
Continuity testing is best done using a voltmeter on ohm setting.
How to use a voltmeter:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter
Cheers, Boris
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Apr 9, 2024 at 11:55 PM
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