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Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Testing and Inspection

If, even one abnormality is discovered, replace the clock spring with a new one.




1. Check connectors and protective tube for damage, and terminals for deformation.
2. Visually check the case for damage.




3. Check for continuity between the No.1 connector of the clock spring and connectors No.3 and 4.




4. Check resistance between the terminals.
a. Align the paint mark of the SRS check harness connector No.4 with the clock spring connector No.2 (arrow in the illustration) to connect the connectors Nos. 2 and 4.
b. Check continuity between the terminals 22 and 23 of the SRS check harness connector No.5.
Standard value: less than 0.4 Ohms.