Clock Spring

Remove drivers side air bag. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. Remove steering column lower cover. Disconnect all clock spring harness connectors. Continuity should exist between terminals 1J and 3A at clock spring. See Fig 1. Also, Continuity should exist between terminals 2A and 3C at clock spring. Also, Continuity should exist between terminals 2B and 3B at clock spring. If continuity is not as specified, replace clock spring.

Fig 1: Identifying Clock Spring Terminals (Protege)

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