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After replacing the clock spring, the horn does not work, the airbag light turned on and the steering feels tight?

Tiny
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  • 2015 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
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Anti skid light and steering wheel symbol are both on. Horn is not working after replacing the clock spring, airbag light came on after driving and the wheel feels tight, and it makes a noise while turning?
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 AT 2:33 PM

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Tiny
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Yep, the clock spring is defective or not installed correctly. Here are the instructions on how to install the clock spring or spiral wire correctly. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.
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Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 AT 5:46 PM
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I have done clock springs before, I did remove the plastic housing around the column, it’s hooked up correctly but seems defective when I turn the wheel it sounds like something inside the clock spring house is broken or loose.
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Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 AT 6:38 PM
Tiny
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Here’s the video, making a cracking noise.
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Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 AT 5:32 AM
Tiny
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Oh yes, that clock spring is defective. Did it have position pins that needed to be removed before installation? Thanks for the video, it helped.
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Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 AT 10:46 AM
Tiny
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No, there was an orange thing in the bag, but it was laying in the bag.
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Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 AT 2:48 PM
Tiny
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So, how do I get a replacement?
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Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 AT 4:53 PM
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That sounds like the problem, they must have given you a defective part. I would contact the place where you got it and tell them they should give you another one.
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Thursday, October 24th, 2024 AT 9:20 AM
Tiny
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Hi, so they sent me a replacement and it seems to be working fine now but I’m getting error code c1433 on my 2015 4Runner do you know how to clear it, my anti-skid and steering wheel light are on my dash.
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Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 AT 10:42 AM
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Glad you could get it fixed, thanks for letting us know. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help. Sorry, we only handle one problem per thread, please post your new question here, you must be logged in.

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new

Cheers, Ken
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Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 AT 11:17 AM

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