Symptoms of a bad clock spring

Tiny
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What are the signs of a bad clock spring? What can happen if it goes unfixed?
Wednesday, September 7th, 2016 AT 5:16 AM

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Tiny
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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.
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Wednesday, September 7th, 2016 AT 6:47 AM
Tiny
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Thank you for your response.
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Wednesday, September 7th, 2016 AT 9:15 AM
Tiny
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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
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Wednesday, September 14th, 2016 AT 6:30 PM
Tiny
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Thank you
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Thursday, September 15th, 2016 AT 1:42 AM
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Hey,

Did you ever get the problem fixed?

Best, Ken
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Wednesday, December 21st, 2016 AT 1:42 PM

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