Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Description and Operation

Clockspring Location:

The clockspring is mounted to the steering column behind the steering wheel. The clockspring is used to maintain a continuous electrical circuit between the wiring harness and the:
- Driver's airbag module
- Speed control switches
- Horn switch

The clockspring consists of a flat, ribbon like, electrically conductive tape which winds and unwinds with the steering wheel rotation.