Clock Spring Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the driver-side air bag module.
(See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the steering wheel.
(See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the clock spring. (See CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Verify continuity as indicated in the table.
- If not as indicated in the table, replace the clock spring.
NOTE:
- When the vehicle-side connector for the clock spring is disconnected, terminals 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D are shorted to prevent unexpected operation (deployment) of the air bag module.
Fig 1: Clock Spring Continuity Chart
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Checking Clock Spring Continuity
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.