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2008 Nissan Armada Repair Question


Topics covered: Wheel, Steering, Steering wheel.
Mileage: 50,000 miles.

Asked on April 14, 2012

My 2008 nissan armada horn only blows sometimes and when the wheel is in certian positions. what are the possible parts that are faulty ?

My 2008 nissan armada horn only blows sometimes and when the wheel is in certian positions. what are the possible parts that are faulty ? i believe the problem is in the part on the steering wheel that maintains contact when the wheel is turning but i do not know the name of it.
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Replied on April 14, 2012

Clock spring. It's a wound-up ribbon cable in a plastic housing under the steering wheel. It's needed to insure a positive electrical connection to the air bag 100 percent of the time.

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