If a clock spring is installed, do you need to reset the ESP?

Hello,

The clock spring contains the steering angle sensor.

After replacing the clock spring, the steering angle sensor needs to be relearned as this is an integral part of the clock spring.

How to relearn:
https://youtu.be/Xi9_29FFQVs

Start engine:
Turn steering all the way to right, hold a full lock.
Turn steering all the way to left, hold at full lock.
Center steering wheel.
Switch engine off, ignition off for a few seconds then ignition back on for a few seconds.
Check for any warning messages.

Good guides:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-airbag-clock-spring
and
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/steering-wheel-clock-spring-removal

Please see image and description below:

The clock spring (3) for this vehicle is secured near the top of the steering column below the steering wheel. The clock spring also includes an integral, internal turn signal cancel cam and a Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) that are both serviced as a unit with the clock spring. The clock spring also supports the left (lighting) multi-function switch (1), the Steering Control Module (SCM) internal to the left multi-function switch housing (2), and the right (wiper) multi-function switch (6). Each of these switches and the jumper wire harness (5) between the two multi-function switches can be separated from and are serviced individually from the clock spring.

The clock spring case includes integral tabs for mounting the unit with three screws to the steering column lock housing as well as integral provisions for mounting and supporting both multi-function switches. The multi-function switches are each secured to the clock spring with a single screw (7). The SAS within the clock spring includes an electronic circuit board and a microprocessor, which allows it to communicate with other electronic modules in the vehicle over the Controller Area Network (CAN) data bus. The SAS circuitry, the clock spring, and the turn signal cancel cam are all contained within a flat, molded plastic case.

The clock spring case includes three connector receptacles that face toward the instrument panel. Within the plastic case is a spool-like molded plastic rotor with a large, exposed hub. The upper surface of the rotor hub has a large center hole, two short pigtail wires with connectors, and a connector receptacle that faces toward the steering wheel. The lower surface of the rotor has an integral dowel or drive pin that also faces toward the steering wheel. Wound around the rotor spool within the case is a long ribbon-like tape that consists of several thin copper wire leads sandwiched between two thin plastic membranes. The outer end of the tape terminates at two of the connector receptacles that face the instrument panel, while the inner end of the tape terminates at the pigtail wires and connector receptacle on the hub of the clock spring rotor that face the steering wheel. The outer surface of the rotor hub rim within the clock spring case also has the integral lobes of the turn signal cancel cam.

The service replacement clock spring is shipped pre-centered and with a molded plastic locking pin (4) installed. The locking pin secures the centered clock spring rotor to the clock spring case during shipment and handling but must be removed after the clock spring is installed on the steering column and the steering wheel is installed.

The clock spring cannot be repaired. If the clock spring is ineffective, damaged, or if the driver airbag has been deployed, the clock spring/turn signal cancel cam/SAS unit must be replaced.

Cheers, Boris

Hello,

I have not heard of this company before.

The best would be to contact them directly and enquire if the part supplied is the correct part for the vehicle. According to manufacturer information the clock spring has a steering angle sensor built in.

Cheers, Boris

Hello,

The OE part number is 68003216AC.

Mopar only lists one part for all possible build code options.

Cheers, Boris