Clockspring question - help!?, how do you know if yours is broken? Options

[GriffGirl]

So I installed my airbag wiring harness adapter the other night, reset the airbag ECU, and all was good and right with the world. The next morning I go to back out of my driveway, and as I back onto the street & turn the wheel, there's resistance, like something's tugging on it, but I'm in traffic and I HAVE to turn it. So I do, and I hear a SNAP from inside the steering wheel, but now it turns just fine. And just like that, I had about 10 seconds of no airbag light and now of course it's back on... blaringly red, taunting me. I hate that little man.

I checked my connector last night, and it looks fine, nothing came disconnected. Couldn't reset the airbag ECU though, light will NOT go off. I'm wondering if I snapped my clockspring. What methods are there for me to check? I'm so dismayed...

edit: just went out and checked my horn. No horn. damnit all to H-E-double hockey sticks. Cruise isn't a good test, not sure if I got it connected properly, just resoldered it last night anyway.

This post has been edited by GriffGirl: Apr 8, 2010 - 12:48 PM

[DGAF]

I also believe you busted your clock spring. Don't forget there is a specific procedure to center the clockspring before installation. Basically you have to count the amount of turns it makes when you spin it with your hand before instalation, using that information you know how many turns are necessary to have it centered, Then you have to center the front tires and the steering wheel. That's it, you are ready to install.

One of the steps was missed and that is why you felt that tension when you where turning you wheel. I'm sorry to say i don't think it can be fixes so you may have to buy a new one.

Good Luck!