CLOCKSPRING Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 1995 Eagle Talon, 1995 Dodge Avenger, and 1995 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before proceeding, read and understand all air bag service precautions. See SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Disconnect negative battery cable. Shield cable terminal. Wait at least 60 seconds before servicing. Remove driver-side air bag module. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE & CLOCKSPRING under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Remove rear console assembly for access to SDU. See Figure . At SDU connector, use a screwdriver to push lock spring horizontally (toward SDU) to unlock lock lever (DO NOT insert screwdriver between lock lever and lock spring). See Figure . Press and hold lock lever in, and disconnect SDU Red 2-pin connector (clockspring harness). See Figure .
- Connect clockspring connector No. 7 to SRS Check Harness (MB991530) connector No. 3. See Figure . Connect clockspring connector No. 2 to SRS check harness connector No. 4 (align White paint mark on SRS check harness connector No. 4 with hollow portion of clockspring connector No. 2).
- At SRS check harness connector No. 5, measure resistance between terminals No. 1 and 21, and terminals No. 2 and 22. Replace clockspring if resistance is greater than 0.4 ohms.
NOTE:
For accurate test results, it may be necessary to measure resistance between terminals No. 1 and 22, AND TERMINALS NO. 2 AND 21.