Component Tests: CLOCKSPRING
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove driver's side air bag. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. Remove steering column lower cover. Disconnect all clockspring harness connectors.
- Ensure continuity exists between clockspring terminals 1A and 3A. Ensure continuity exists between clockspring terminals 1B and 3B. Ensure continuity exists between clockspring terminals 2A and 4A. See Fig 1 .
- Ensure continuity exists between clockspring terminals 2B and 4B. Ensure continuity exists between clockspring terminals 2C and 4C. Ensure continuity exists between clockspring terminals 2D and 4D. If continuity does not exist across terminals specified, replace clockspring.