CLOCKSPRING Test
WARNING:
Deactivate air bag system before performing any service operation. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. DO NOT apply electrical power to any component on steering column without first deactivating air bag system. Air bag may deploy.
If clockspring fails ANY of the following checks, 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 the following connectors and terminals:
- 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. 3.
- Connector No. 1, terminal No. 3 and connector No. 3.
- Connector No. 1, terminal No. 4 and connector No. 4, terminal No. 1. See Fig 1 .
- Align paint mark on SRS connector No. 4 with notch in clockspring connector No. 2 and join connectors. Connect SRS Check Harness Connector (MB991613) to clockspring connector No. 5. See Fig 2 . Using a DVOM, check for continuity between terminals No. 22 and 25 and between terminals No. 23 and 24 at SRS test harness connector No. 5.