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Air Bag Clockspring

Critical For Operation

Airbag/SRS

Maintains electrical connections to the airbag and horn while the steering wheel turns.

The clockspring provides continuous electrical connection to the driver’s airbag and other controls (horn, steering wheel buttons) while allowing the steering wheel to rotate.

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Typical part cost
$100–$300🔒
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Typical labor cost
$200–$500🔒
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Typically lasts
100,000–150,000 mi
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Or about
5.0–10.0 years
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DIY difficulty
6/10

⚠️ Owners Often Notice

If the Air Bag Clockspring is starting to fail, these are the signs owners most commonly report before it gets worse:

Airbag light on
Horn not working
Steering wheel buttons failing
Blown fuses
Airbag not deploying
Erratic horn

Related Services

Services commonly performed on or around this part.

Replace Air Bag Clockspring

No standard interval on file

Inspect Air Bag Clockspring

No standard interval on file