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Airbag Clockspring/contact reel - shorted between wires? 700

posted by  Dave Stevens on  Sun Apr 13 22:38 CST 2025
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The clockspring should be close to zero resistance end to end, but not between terminals. It would be rare to have it shorted internally. The day you don't have continuity through the clockspring is the day it's broken and needs to be replaced. The SRS lamp will light if it's unhappy seeing the airbag and the clockspring is broken or shorted. The SRS green manual can be found online with a bit of effort. DO NOT use a continuity or multimeter with the airbag connected! When re-installing the steering wheel the wheels need to be pointed straight ahead (!!) and the clockspring needs to be locked in the neutral position, which is mid-way to being wound tight then back it off rather than advance in order to engage the screw in the locking tab.
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Dave -still with 940's, prev 740/240/140/120 You'd think I'd have learned by now






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