Is the Clock Spring Also Called the Airbag Spiral Cable?
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Clock spring is also called airbag spiral cable. Clock Spring: Also known as rotary connector, airbag spiral cable, or spiral cable, it is used to connect the main airbag to the airbag wiring harness, or the steering wheel switch buttons to the control unit's wiring harness. Essentially, it is a segment of wiring harness. Function of the Clock Spring: It is generally installed above the combination switch under the vehicle's steering wheel or on the column sheet metal. It mainly consists of flexible flat cables, relatively rotating shells, wiring harness (conductive leads), connectors, and neutral pins, among other components. During the left and right rotation of the steering wheel, it ensures the normal electrical connection of the driver's front airbag, horn switch, and other electrical components.