OEM Dodge Neon Clock Spring

Dodge Neon Clock Spring Parts and Q&A

• Clockspring
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  Q: How to Remove and Install a Clock Spring Assembly on Dodge Neon?

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  First, put the front road wheels ahead, then move the steering column half a turn to the right and fix the lock cylinder. Remove the negative battery connection line to help the reserve capacitor feedback discharge for one minute prior to removing the module. To get to the Clock Spring wiring, remove the Steering Wheel, both steering column shrouds and the switch module. Remove the 7-way connector that links the Clock Spring to the wiring for the instrument panel in the base of the Clock Spring. Lift the top latch tab a little to help the Clock Spring clear the lock housing, as it can't be fixed and must thus be swapped out if faulty. Turn the rotor half way to the left, insert a paper clip wire through the hole at the 10 O'clock position and bend it so the rotor doesn't move. During installation, make sure the steering wheel is turned right by half-turn, the column is locked securely and the turn signal is in the middle. If you decide to keep the Clock Spring, get rid of the locking wire, spin the rotor 180 degrees to the right and fit it on the steering shaft, pressing it firmly in place. When installing a new Clock Spring, aim the front wheels straight ahead, remove the grenade pin and use 180 degrees to rotate the rotor one half turn clockwise. Route wires properly, attach both ends of the connector and insert and lock the tabs when joining the Clock Spring to the harness. Secure the multi-function switch, cover the steering column and the steering wheel, always matching the flats on the hub to the Clock Spring as you pull the horn, Air Bag and speed control leads through the big part of the cover without squeezing them. Move the speed control wires beneath and behind the air bag module mounting tabs, join the horn and air bag lead wires to the air bag module, fit it and tighten the three bolts to between 12 and 14 Nm (105 to 125 in. lbs.) torque. Next, hook up the power supply wires to the speed control and then put the switches in place, connecting each to its place using screws tightened to 2 Nm (20 in. lbs.) torque. Do not attach the negative cable from the battery until the air bag system has been looked at and tested.
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  Q: How to Maintain and Fix a Clock Spring Assembly on Dodge Neon?

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  Before touching the Clock Spring Assembly or Spiral Cable, turn off the Air Bag system by unplugging its negative cable from the battery. Let the system capacitor discharge for one minute, before moving forward. Make sure the front wheels are facing forward and after that, rotate the steering half one turn (180 degrees) to the right and lock it with the ignition key cylinder. You need to take out the Steering Wheel, upper and lower steering column shrouds and the multi-function switch in order to reach the Clock Spring wiring. Remove the connector between the Clock Spring and the instrument panel wiring harness. Lift the top latch tab just enough to push the Clock Spring over the lock housing, as it cannot be repaired if not working correctly. Turn the Clock Spring rotor a half turn left and then put a paper clip wire through the hole at 10 O'clock to secure it in the center. Before installed, turn the steering wheel a half turn to the right, lock the column and make sure the turn signal stalk is in the neutral position. Should you reuse the Clock Spring, cut its locking wire and turn the rotor one half turn (180 degrees) to the right before fixing it onto the steering column. For a new Clock Spring, set the front wheels straight ahead and take out the grenade pin. Join the Clock Spring to the instrument panel harness, checking the proper placement of wires and that all the connectors snap correctly. Install the steering column shrouds so all the wires are protected inside. Insert the steering wheel, making sure the hub flats match with the Clock Spring and ease all the leads for the horn, air bag and speed control through the big slot so there is no danger of pinching. Get the speed control wires from under the air bag module's tabs, then join both the horn lead and air bag lead conductors to the module. Put in the air bag module and tighten the bolts using a 105 - 125 in. lbs. torque setting. Put the speed control wire ends onto the switches, attach them to the motor and make sure the screws are tightened to 2 Nm (20 in. lbs.) torque. Unit the connection of the battery negative lead until the air bags have been tested following the steps.