Principles of Operation: Clockspring
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Milan, 2009 Lincoln MKZ, and 2009 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The clockspring:
- allows for continuous electrical connections between the driver air bag module and the restraints control module (RCM) when the steering wheel is turned.