Clockspring Replacement
08-08-2015, 03:16 PM
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Great write up! I did this just a couple of hours ago. Hardest part was those damn clips holding the airbag on the steering wheel. My old clockspring actually split apart as I pulled the steering wheel off.
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08-10-2015, 08:29 PM
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Ok, today I was driving my Jeep and the "ESP/BAS" lights lit up on my dash. I'm assuming I have a loose plug or something? Anyone ever see this after changing their clockspring out?
08-11-2015, 12:19 PM
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Mine didn't come on after the new clock spring, but that has happened to me before. The reason being one of my wheel speed sensors went out.
12-25-2015, 12:51 PM
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Thanks for the write-up. I did it today and it went as planned. I've had the airbag light and chimes going off for months. It almost seem like something is wrong without it.
12-27-2015, 01:26 PM
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Wow reading this pisses me off! The dealer charged my mom like $500 to replace this and it didnt even cure the problem she was having. sigh... i hate dealers that take advantage of people. I even went with her and told her not to do it.
01-02-2016, 04:45 PM
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I had my first clockspring replaced at about 30k miles under warranty. The airbag light just started coming on again at 100k miles but I have a 08 rhd & have always been harassed regarding a clockspring recall. So I guess now is the time to cash my recall in. It just sucks that this shitty part will always need to be replaced.
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04-12-2016, 03:13 PM
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Clockspring
Hi guys...so I've been poking at the airbag module for an hour...no dice - just d=feels like solid steel in there...can find any indication of a clip or spring...anyone have a picture of whatever is holding the clips on? I'm getting a little worried I'm going to reef on it too hard and do some real damage...thanks
04-12-2016, 05:17 PM
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Looking at the 07-10 cruise control instructions online (by members) will help you see what you're looking for. Pulling off the clamshell shield will help you get a better angle at them.
04-13-2016, 02:33 AM
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Clockspring
Hmmm - I don't know what the clamshell shield is - I took all the plastic off and the steering column is exposed now - I see the steel loops (in online pics) that must click into a spring loaded clip or a friction fit clip maybe... I haven't searched for cruise control so I'll give that a shot - it just doesn't look that hard! Oh well....should be used to stupidity after owning a jk for the last 8 years! Thanks for the reply.