steering column wiring woes

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Jul 28, 2008 | 08:35 AM

XLT_explorer

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steering column wiring woes

hey all i got a 01 screw my horn doesn't work , the cruise control doesn't work and my air bag light is on all the time . i figure its a bad ground in the steering wheel or steering column just wondering if anyone has any thoughts on this problem

Jul 28, 2008 | 09:28 AM

lsrx101

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Originally Posted by XLT_explorer

The clockspring for the SRS system has gone open. To replace it you need to remove the steering wheel and upper steering column trim. It's right under the steering wheel. Fairly common issue.

Unlike pre-air bag vehicles, SRS vehicles use a ribbon cable in place of the older sliding contacts for the horn and cruise buttons in addition to the air bag.. The ribbon cable is enclosed in what is called the clockspring assembly.