Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Description and Operation

Clockspring:

The clock spring is mounted to the steering column behind the steering wheel. The clock spring is used to maintain a continuous electrical circuit between the wiring harness and the:
- Driver Airbag.
- Speed Control Switch.
- Horn Switch.

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