CLOCKSPRING Test
WARNING:
Deactivate air bag system before performing any service operation. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. See the following list. DO NOT
apply electrical power to any component on steering column without first deactivating air bag system. Air bag may deploy.
- Galant, see: AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM
- 3000GT, see: AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM
If clockspring fails any check, replace with a NEW clockspring.
- Check connectors and protective tube for damage and deformities.
- Visually check case for damage or deformities.
- Continuity should be present between:
- Connector No. 1, terminal No. 1 and connector No. 4, terminal No. 2.
- Connector No. 1, terminal No. 2 and connector No. 4, terminal No. 1.
- Connector No. 1, terminal No. 3 and connector No. 3. See Fig 1.
- Align paint mark on SRS connector No. 4 with notch in clockspring connector No. 2 and join connectors. See Fig 2. Using a DVOM, check for continuity between terminals No. 22 and 23 at SRS Test Harness (MB991613) connector No. 5.