Essential Steering Companion: The Clock Spring

The clock spring, an unheralded yet pivotal component of a vehicle's steering system, is a critical element for driver safety and comfort. Acting as a continuous connection, it maintains electrical conductivity between the steering wheel and the vehicle's electrical systems.

Operation and Significance

This ingenious spiral wound cable unfurls and retracts with each turn of the steering wheel, ensuring the airbag, horn, and any steering-wheel-mounted controls remain connected at all times. Its seamless operation is quintessential for the smooth functioning of essential driver-assistance systems.

Consequences of a Faulty Clock Spring

Should the clock spring break, it can lead to a cascade of issues . A compromised airbag deployment system, erratic horn function, and a disconnection of steering wheel controls can all stem from a malfunctioning clock spring. Such failure not only diminishes vehicle functionality but also compromises safety significantly.

Compatibility List

The following bolded car models are compatible with this key spiral cable:

• Altezza/Altezza Gita
• Crown/Crown Majesta
• Land Cruiser
• Land Cruiser 100