symptoms of a bad clock spring

1998 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER
159,000 MILES • 3.6L • 6 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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KIMBERLY KEATING
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what are the signs of a bad clock spring? what can happen if it goes unfixed?
Sep 6, 2016 at 10:16 PM
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when a clock spring goes bad air bags can not work maybe, radio controls if you have them in steering wheel, cruise control etc.
Sep 6, 2016 at 11:47 PM
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KIMBERLY KEATING
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thank you for your response.
Sep 7, 2016 at 2:15 AM
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STRAILER
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Here is a guide that will help you replace it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/steering-wheel-clock-spring-removal

Here is more information

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-airbag-clock-spring

Please let us know what you find so it will help others.

Best, Ken
Sep 14, 2016 at 11:30 AM
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KIMBERLY KEATING
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thank you
Sep 14, 2016 at 6:42 PM
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STRAILER
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Hey,

Did you ever get the problem fixed?

Best, Ken
Dec 21, 2016 at 5:42 AM
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