Can the horn be repaired if the clock spring is damaged and not working?

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DelEden
07/29/25 8:57pm
If the clock spring is damaged and the horn is not working, it can be repaired. The clock spring functions similarly to an electrical wire, ensuring that the steering wheel remains powered while rotating. The car horn is an electric horn that relies on the driver pressing the steering wheel to transmit an electrical signal. Therefore, if the clock spring is damaged, the horn will not sound, and the functional buttons on the steering wheel, as well as the airbag, will not operate properly, significantly affecting daily use. Thus, when the clock spring is damaged, it should be replaced promptly. The clock spring is a component of the car's airbag system, also known as a spiral cable. It is installed below the steering wheel and serves as a crucial part connecting the electrical components on the steering wheel to those on the steering column. Since the main airbag must rotate with the steering wheel, the clock spring must be able to unwind or wind tighter as needed during rotation. However, there is a limit to this movement—the wiring must not be pulled apart when the steering wheel is turned to its extreme left or right positions. The clock spring ensures that the airbag can deploy normally in emergency situations. Because the main airbag rotates with the steering wheel, the connecting wiring must have sufficient slack to prevent it from being pulled apart when the steering wheel is turned to one side's limit. This point requires special attention during installation to ensure it remains in the middle position as much as possible.
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