Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Testing and Inspection

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: SPIRAL CABLE: INSPECTION

1. INSPECT SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

NOTICE:
* Do not remove the steering sensor from the spiral cable sub-assembly.
* As the spiral cable sub-assembly may break, do not rotate the spiral cable sub-assembly more than the specified amount.

(a) Remove the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly from the vehicle Removal.

(b) Visually check for defects with the spiral cable sub-assembly.

(1) The defects are as follows:

* Scratches

* Small cracks

* Dents

* Chips

* Cracks or other damage to the connector

OK:

No defects are found.

If any of the defects is found, replace the spiral cable sub-assembly with a new one.

(c) Check the spiral cable sub-assembly.

Text in Illustration

NOTICE:
When rotating the spiral cable, make sure to push on the interlock indicated in the illustration to release the interlock mechanism.

(1) Set the spiral cable sub-assembly to the center position Installation.

(2) Measure the resistance between each terminal of the spiral cable sub-assembly according to the table below.

Standard Resistance:

w/ Steering Pad Switch:

w/o Steering Pad Switch:

(3) After setting the spiral cable sub-assembly to the center position, rotate the spiral cable sub-assembly 2.5 times clockwise, and measure the resistance as shown in the table below. Then rotate the spiral cable sub-assembly 5 times counterclockwise, and measure the resistance as shown in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

w/ Steering Pad Switch:

w/o Steering Pad Switch:

(4) After setting the spiral cable sub-assembly to the center position, rotate the spiral cable sub-assembly 2.5 times clockwise. Then while rotating the spiral cable sub-assembly 5 times counterclockwise, measure the resistance as shown in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

w/ Steering Pad Switch:

w/o Steering Pad Switch:

If the result is not as specified, replace the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly.