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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
Fig 1: Identifying Clockspring Terminals
G98I03875Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.