CLOCKSPRING Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant. 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 & 6. 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.