Airbag codes, the horn does not work, radio buttons on steering do not work?

Tiny
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  • 2012 BMW 535I
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  • 2WD
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Can you share any notes on what these could mean? I have done some reading and some say it's the clock spring, others say it's the airbag, others say it's the wire on the airbag having too much tension on it. I am trying to figure out which it is. Also, the horn does not work, radio buttons on steering do not work, which is consistent with a clock spring isn't it? Would something like this cause these codes? Does a used or a new one need to be programmed?
Monday, November 6th, 2023 AT 3:19 PM

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Tiny
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Yep, this happens when the clock spring (spiral wire) is broken and needs to be replaced. here is a generic guide to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car:

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

Check out the images (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Tuesday, November 7th, 2023 AT 9:04 AM

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