CLOCKSPRING? What is it exactly!!!

Clock Spring or Clockspring? "Clockspring" also known as "clock spring" are correct ways to spell this word. However, many mechanics have other ways of calling it, and it varies for individual to individual.

Example of CLOCKSPRING Credits: Drivewise Autopart

While taking your car out for a spin, have you ever wondered how the various electrical systems in your car, right from the horn to the headlights, indicators used while turning, cruise control, and even the airbag mysteriously manage to remain in constant contact with your steering wheel even when you are turning it? Many of us heavily underestimated device known as a clock spring. The clockspring is located in the steering wheels itself and the steering column

Road accidents are bound to occur in the modern era, where inevitably we meet road hoggers, reckless drivers and etc. However, with the airbag in place, that is sync to your car system, all of these can be mitigated. With the help of the clock. Clockspring also helps this too, as they act as the bridge between the wirings and the steering wheel where the airbag is located. Due to the importance of this part to the automobiles, this clocksprings should be constantly checked and detected for any damages.

CLOCKSPRING IN THE VEHICLE Credit: Carid

Symptoms of a bad and failing clockspring

1)Airbag light is on

The airbag or SRS light turning on. A common problem often caused by a defective clock spring. If you scan the airbag system using a diagnostic scanner you may get an error code.

2)A faulty horn

When you press on the horn, no sound is activated.

3)Cruise control switch does not work

On models where the cruise control in mounted on the steering wheel. If that's the case the cruise control wires are routed via the clockspring.

4)Weird noises when turning steering wheels

Usually an early warning sign that it is turning faulty. The mechanism begins to wear out

Cost of Replacing your clockspring

The cost of replacing an clockspring varies from anywhere between $80-$250 depending on the type and the model.

At Drivewise Autoparts, we supply a range of clocksprings suited for all vehicle types for mainly : Hyundai, Kia, Toyota, Mazda.

*Clockspring issues are common particularly for certain Hyundai Elantra MD an Kia K3 models (Based on real time customers request for this parts)

Conclusion

It is important to change your clockspring if it is deemed faulty. At Drivewise Autoparts, we advocate preventive maintainence, and we always recommend our customers to change out faulty parts as it will have detrimental effects on the vehicle and the passengers of the vehicle.

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