Component Tests: CLOCKSPRING
WARNING:
Deactivate air bag system before performing any service operation. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. Do not apply electrical power to any component on steering column.
Remove driver's side air bag. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. Remove lower steering column cover. Disconnect clockspring harness connectors (4 connectors in all; 2 on each side of clockspring). See Fig 1 . Check continuity between appropriate clockspring terminals. See CLOCKSPRING CONTINUITY table. If continuity is not as specified, replace clockspring.
CLOCKSPRING CONTINUITY
| Between Terminals | Continuity |
|---|---|
| 1A & 3B | Yes |
| 1B & 3C | Yes |
| 2A & 4A | Yes |
| 2B & 4B | Yes |
| 2C & 4C | Yes |
| 2D & 3A | Yes |