ya nice always wondered about how all the wiring didn't get tangled for the airbags,horn ,...etc circuits.... really good video and can save a few people having to get an extra clock-spring because of playing around with rotating it
Very explanatory. My Renault Clio air bag light comes on when I turn sharp right and goes off when I switch on headlights..I can see now that this spring may be the reason for this bizarre light show. Thank you.
Thx for the insight- Im lookin to buy an 07 Mitsubishi Outlander and the left side steering wheel controls don't work (Audio/Bluetooth, etc), so from the forums, ppl say its most likely the clockspring because the right side (cruise) works... Hopefully its not too expensive of a fix, I'd do it myself- but worried about messing with the airbag.
working as a warranty coordinator at Maruti Suzuki authorised workshop and i just claimed it under extended warranty.. really wanted to seee what was actually inside this 😀 thankuu. Here we call it the" contact coil"
I am having a problem with my alarm (horn blasting and lights flashing) while driving my 2017 Fiat 124 Abarth. This is a common problem according to the Fiat Spider forum and has been going on ever since the cars came out. There are three models and it seems that this is only happening with the Abarth. I have tried various suggestions that I could do before taking the car back to the dealership. They have been removing the BCM's to study, but there does not seem to be an answer to this problem. I just received a call from my dealership stating that they are going to change out the clocksrping. I have little confidence that this will fix the problem, but I guess it's a first step. Thank you for the great explanation on this part as I had never heard of it before.
A new clockspring should have a pin in it so that it comes already centered. You need to make sure the wheels are pointed straight ahead, then install it just the way it came out of the box. Then, you can remove the pin.
Hi. my 13 GT had The Advance Track needs service light come on and also hadsno power steering. I was told by auto repair shop the code reader said it was a Ford Steering Wheel angle Position Sensor. Is this the same thing as the Clock-Spring ? I can't find the Position, so maybe the Clock spring does both ??? Thanks
pretty cool video, i always thought clock-springs were in a sort of direct copper on copper contact (like the ignition switch or a AAA Battery connector)
so if im not having any electrical issues..and my horn works...would there be any reason to address the clockspring? i ask...because on video the column makes a ticking sound...and in a few investigational videos..the sounds are similar to clicksprings that continue to go in circular motion yet not stop. again i dont hear it while in the car but it does show up on video....
So what does the calibration actually do? Some sites say do a calibration and others say just rotate the spring 2 1/2 turns on installation and then drive a short distance and that’s all that is needed. What do you say?
That was great lesson Justin..At least i know what was exactly to buy & replace..Must i buy the whole clockspring with housing or JUST BUY THE RIBBON..? TQ
Question for ya. My 2012 Toyota Tacoma horn is not working when driving straight. Turn the wheel to the left and the horn sometimes works. Would this be the clock spring?
If it is occurring when you turn the steering wheel, I would look at the rubber boot near your brake pedal, where the steering column goes through the firewall. These famously start making noises when turning the steering wheel. A little bit of grease on that rubber boot should quiet it right down.
So, the automotive industry calls this coiled up ribbon cable a clock spring. Up till this point I didn’t know how communication was coupled to the processor handling this information. This ribbon cable technology is nothing new in other electronic assemblies.
So that's why my airbag light came and the buttons on my steering wheel stopped working on a few months after the dealership "fixed my steering" when I didn't think there was anything wrong with it...
No, you cannot. The clock spring is what allows your wires to pass from the vehicle to the steering column, which is always twisting and turning. if you bypass it using wires, the wires will break when you turn your steering wheel.
Without the car all I can do is guess, but I would recommend checking the voltage on the ground of your exterior lights. If the wipers and lights have a common ground, an that ground wire is broken or was left undone, it could cause the current from the light circuit to feed through the wiper circuit as well.
So the other day, I was driving at night and when I made a right turn, I heard a noise like a pop and then my horn started blaring non-stop for the next few blocks. Needless to say, I had many strange looks and unfriendly gestures directed my way. I finally arrived at my destination about 3 minutes later with the horn still blasting. Pressing the steering wheel did nothing. I shut off the car and the horn continued to blare. Finally I popped the hood, found the fuse box, and pulled the horn fuse. That finally stopped it. My only guess is that the clock spring failed and shorted out the horn switch somehow. Unfortunately, I need to have a functional horn in order to pass the yearly safety check this month. Anyone have this happen to them before? Any ideas?
It depends on the type of car you are driving. Older cars used a slip ring instead of a clock spring. However, you will probably find the problem if you start by removing the air bag (follow safety precautions). If at that point, you don't see a broken wire, remove the steering wheel and then the clock spring. Something in there is shorting to ground.
I had mine replaced last week for about $400, but then I rather some professional do it for me, it seems pretty easy based on the video, but I don't want to regret doing it myself at some point in life.
They can be expensive. If you have the tools and know how to do it, you can change it yourself and save money. You will need a steering wheel puller. Just be careful not to turn the clock spring or the steering wheel while they are apart. Also, be careful not to purchase a low quality part or you will get really good at this because you will have to do it more than once! Good luck!
BEFORE i watched this the definition made no real sense to me. Your VISUAL will never allow me to forget. You are GREAT instructor. Thank you.
Fantastic video and explanation, no bs, just great helpful information.
aww neat, the triangle button makes the shop's bell ring! 0:06
Thank you for opening it up and showing the internals and how it works.
Great explanation, really helps when you see it opened up
That was a great description and video on how one works! Thanks
Very very helpful. Much easier to fix when you can understand how it can break.
u know how to fix it or u just replace with a new one ?
Fantastic explanation, thank you from New Zealand.
Great.
It's so simple to understand the mechanism from following video.
💌 from the start up technician for this great explanation
ya nice always wondered about how all the wiring didn't get tangled for the airbags,horn ,...etc circuits.... really good video and can save a few people having to get an extra clock-spring because of playing around with rotating it
These videos are so valuable. Thank you!
Thanks! Wasn't exactly what I was looking for, but I found it here anyways :)
Thanks for the good presentation
Super straightforward
Thank you! Excellent explanation!
Very explanatory. My Renault Clio air bag light comes on when I turn sharp right and goes off when I switch on headlights..I can see now that this spring may be the reason for this bizarre light show. Thank you.
Excellent explanation. Nice job.
This is perfection. Thank you!
exactly what i'm looking for. thx
Good video, very educational, thanks!!!
Thx for the insight- Im lookin to buy an 07 Mitsubishi Outlander and the left side steering wheel controls don't work (Audio/Bluetooth, etc), so from the forums, ppl say its most likely the clockspring because the right side (cruise) works... Hopefully its not too expensive of a fix, I'd do it myself- but worried about messing with the airbag.
Simple very great explanation thank you Sir.
working as a warranty coordinator at Maruti Suzuki authorised workshop and i just claimed it under extended warranty.. really wanted to seee what was actually inside this 😀 thankuu. Here we call it the" contact coil"
Great video here. Thanks.
This is was great information! Thanks for sharing!
great video
Awesome work 💪
Very helpful,and well done; thanks
Well explained. Thank you.
very well made video. thank you
Thank you Justin 😊
Now i know how it works...tq
I am having a problem with my alarm (horn blasting and lights flashing) while driving my 2017 Fiat 124 Abarth. This is a common problem according to the Fiat Spider forum and has been going on ever since the cars came out. There are three models and it seems that this is only happening with the Abarth. I have tried various suggestions that I could do before taking the car back to the dealership. They have been removing the BCM's to study, but there does not seem to be an answer to this problem. I just received a call from my dealership stating that they are going to change out the clocksrping. I have little confidence that this will fix the problem, but I guess it's a first step. Thank you for the great explanation on this part as I had never heard of it before.
How 'bout a follow-up? Did the clockspring resolve your problem, or....?
For long time I wanted to know how this thing works
Thank you! When installing do you have to pre turn it or can you just reinstall in the position it came in? Thanks
A new clockspring should have a pin in it so that it comes already centered. You need to make sure the wheels are pointed straight ahead, then install it just the way it came out of the box. Then, you can remove the pin.
Thank you. Very helpful
Nice job. Well done. Thanks
Thanks for the tutorial.
Hi. my 13 GT had The Advance Track needs service light come on and also hadsno power steering. I was told by auto repair shop the code reader said it was a Ford Steering Wheel angle Position Sensor. Is this the same thing as the Clock-Spring ? I can't find the Position, so maybe the Clock spring does both ??? Thanks
pretty cool video, i always thought clock-springs were in a sort of direct copper on copper contact (like the ignition switch or a AAA Battery connector)
so if im not having any electrical issues..and my horn works...would there be any reason to address the clockspring? i ask...because on video the column makes a ticking sound...and in a few investigational videos..the sounds are similar to clicksprings that continue to go in circular motion yet not stop. again i dont hear it while in the car but it does show up on video....
So what does the calibration actually do? Some sites say do a calibration and others say just rotate the spring 2 1/2 turns on installation and then drive a short distance and that’s all that is needed. What do you say?
That was great lesson Justin..At least i know what was exactly to buy & replace..Must i buy the whole clockspring with housing or JUST BUY THE RIBBON..? TQ
You cannot buy the ribbon alone. You will have to buy a complete clock spring assembly.
@@JustinMillerAutomotive thanks pal..i didnt know it.Mechanic wont tell this
Great video and explanation. Unfortunately, I think I broke mine while installing my steering wheel.
The FORBIDDEN fruit roll up.
Is that make steering harder? Mine is Lexus IS 250 ... My obd shows its steering angle sensor
brilliant! more limited than an encoder (e.g. turret ring), but much more simple/inexpensive
Great video, thanks
That is very very cool to know thank you 💪
Thank you very helpful
very useful
Question for ya. My 2012 Toyota Tacoma horn is not working when driving straight. Turn the wheel to the left and the horn sometimes works. Would this be the clock spring?
Yes- that sounds right!
Question. My lex gs350 is making a sweeping noise or faint cat winny. Noise could clock spring be problem?
Thanks for video
If it is occurring when you turn the steering wheel, I would look at the rubber boot near your brake pedal, where the steering column goes through the firewall. These famously start making noises when turning the steering wheel. A little bit of grease on that rubber boot should quiet it right down.
Will this set of a airbag warning light
Yes
Is it possible for a bad clock spring to cause headlights to shut off sometimes and have your indicators not work properly?
No, the clockspring usually has nothing to do with the headlights. It is only for the circuits that are in the steering wheel.
How do I know that the clock spring is centred?
It is hard to know for certain. The best way is to make sure that it doesn't turn at all while it is separated from the steering column.
thank you soooo much
Nice explanation
My service manual says to rotate it clockwise all the way, and then reverse it a full turn or two. But you are not supposed to have that much slack.
So, the automotive industry calls this coiled up ribbon cable a clock spring. Up till this point I didn’t know how communication was coupled to the processor handling this information.
This ribbon cable technology is nothing new in other electronic assemblies.
So that's why my airbag light came and the buttons on my steering wheel stopped working on a few months after the dealership "fixed my steering" when I didn't think there was anything wrong with it...
Thank you!
Just a question. can you bypass the clockspring ?
No, you cannot. The clock spring is what allows your wires to pass from the vehicle to the steering column, which is always twisting and turning. if you bypass it using wires, the wires will break when you turn your steering wheel.
Question? When i turn on my turn siginal the wiper blades turn on. Can any help?
Without the car all I can do is guess, but I would recommend checking the voltage on the ground of your exterior lights. If the wipers and lights have a common ground, an that ground wire is broken or was left undone, it could cause the current from the light circuit to feed through the wiper circuit as well.
thank you
Huh, I always assumed it was a set of metal disks and brushes.
Older cars (before clockspings, when the horn was the only circuit in the steering wheel) worked that way- so you're not wrong!
So the other day, I was driving at night and when I made a right turn, I heard a noise like a pop and then my horn started blaring non-stop for the next few blocks. Needless to say, I had many strange looks and unfriendly gestures directed my way. I finally arrived at my destination about 3 minutes later with the horn still blasting. Pressing the steering wheel did nothing. I shut off the car and the horn continued to blare. Finally I popped the hood, found the fuse box, and pulled the horn fuse. That finally stopped it. My only guess is that the clock spring failed and shorted out the horn switch somehow. Unfortunately, I need to have a functional horn in order to pass the yearly safety check this month. Anyone have this happen to them before? Any ideas?
It depends on the type of car you are driving. Older cars used a slip ring instead of a clock spring. However, you will probably find the problem if you start by removing the air bag (follow safety precautions). If at that point, you don't see a broken wire, remove the steering wheel and then the clock spring. Something in there is shorting to ground.
@@JustinMillerAutomotive Thank you, I'll try that
Well, here we go fixing to jump into my 1998 ETC and see if that's the problem... Thanks
Had a clock spring replaced today. It cost $255 to get done
Thanks
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so this coil is what makes an ever so slight noise when turning the wheel.. sounds like a slip of paper
If you've got a new car you can RMA it. A good clock spring has a noise level of about 30dB(A).
2012 hyundai elantra clock spring fuse location in fuses box
But is it a spring in any sense of the word?
Not really
or is it a clock that keeps time in any sense of the word?
I had mine replaced last week for about $400, but then I rather some professional do it for me, it seems pretty easy based on the video, but I don't want to regret doing it myself at some point in life.
Man no wonder these break
And they want 500 bucks from the dealership to replace just the part on my car not including labor.
They can be expensive. If you have the tools and know how to do it, you can change it yourself and save money. You will need a steering wheel puller. Just be careful not to turn the clock spring or the steering wheel while they are apart. Also, be careful not to purchase a low quality part or you will get really good at this because you will have to do it more than once! Good luck!
@@JustinMillerAutomotive its 500 bucks basically everywhere new for my car, ive struck out every time at the junkyard too
Thank you