Restraints Control Systems: CLOCKSPRING: Description

Fig 1: Clock Spring

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - LOCKING PIN

2 - DRIVER AIRBAG WIRE/CONNECTOR

3 - HORN WIRE/CONNECTOR

4 - SPEED CONTROL WIRE/CONNECTOR

The clock spring is mounted to the steering column behind the steering wheel. See Fig 1. The clock spring is used to maintain a continuous electrical circuit between the wiring harness and the:

Driver Airbag.
Speed Control Switch.
Horn Switch.