What are the symptoms of a faulty clock spring?

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Symptoms of a faulty clock spring include the horn not working, abnormal steering wheel noise, dashboard warning lights appearing, and malfunctioning steering wheel control buttons. Below are the specific symptoms of a faulty clock spring: Horn not working: When the horn does not work, it may indicate a damaged clock spring. First, unplug the horn connector, ground the horn button wire at the lower end of the clock spring, and then measure the horn wire below. If both measurements result in the horn sounding, measure the horn wire at the upper end of the clock spring. If it does not sound, this confirms a clock spring failure. Abnormal steering wheel noise while driving: If the abnormal noise disappears after removing the clock spring, it indicates a faulty clock spring. Airbag warning light on the dashboard: The appearance of the airbag warning light usually indicates a damaged clock spring. Malfunctioning steering wheel control buttons: If buttons controlling functions like volume or radio stop working, it confirms a broken clock spring.