Clock Spring and Airbag
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WCVanHorne
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Yeah that might work for the horn or a grounding issue but for things like intermittent cruise that is wheel rotation position dependent it's definitly the ribbon cable or connections in that clockspring/spiral cable.
ArthurKotb
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Who did the diagnostic?
Have you checked the voltage at the horns?
Are other features, such as radio controls, cruise, turn signals okay?
On my 1999 Sienna I found the problem was the bearing in the steering column being rusty and not making a good ground. I shot WD-40 down the shaft and it's been a four years now with no problems. I have a video if you'd care to watch. If your setup is the same you could probably change the clock spring yourself.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8g87FX1VBM&feature=youtu.be
WCVanHorne
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All I can say is that I don't think anyone has regrets in doing this one themselves and saving a grand. Main issue is that OEM parts assembly unnecessarily includes some expensive sensors that have nothing wrong with them and which are trival to transfer to the much cheaper aftermarket part. I'd happily pay a bit more for the OEM clockspring /spiral cable only but they don't sell it.
Nonsense, $1100. Look up the numerous videos on Youtube to see how to replace it. It may seem daunting but I just did it this year. The most difficult part is pulling the steering wheel out, as it was rather tight. Luckily, I didn't need a puller.
As for the part, I bought it on Ebay from this seller: whyexpress.
Here's the title of the listing:
NEW Clock Spring 8430730090 For Toyota 4Runner Lexus GX460 84307-30090
It's no longer on Ebay but you can search for similar.
For my 2013 I did have to take off the old sensor and transplant it to the part; pretty easy.
As for the part, I bought it on Ebay from this seller: whyexpress.
Here's the title of the listing:
NEW Clock Spring 8430730090 For Toyota 4Runner Lexus GX460 84307-30090
It's no longer on Ebay but you can search for similar.
For my 2013 I did have to take off the old sensor and transplant it to the part; pretty easy.
progress4m
Member
Just as another reference\data point for anyone with broken clock spring (issues with horn, steering wheel controls, and \or airbag light on).
Couple of month ago I started having issue with horn working intermittently (depending on steering wheel turn angle), tested horn using alarm panic button- no issues, so I knew clock spring is going…
Purchased aftermarket one (84307-30090) for $19.99 from eBay, similar to this one: 84307-30090 FIT FOR TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2010-2016 US STOCK | eBay
And used this video as a guide: Toyota Tacoma Gen 2 Clockspring [Clock Spring]/Spiral Cable Replacement [Airbag Light Fix] - YouTube
I did disconnect the battery, marked the steering shaft, steering wheel puller was not needed in my case; I was very careful with removing and reattaching angle sensor as well as plugin all connectors back into new clock spring -making sure all pins are aligned.
So far everything works- no problems, will see how long the aftermarket part will last. During my research I have came across only one person who mentioned that aftermarket clock spring worked 5 years for him, I guess time will tell.
My truck is 10 years old with 106K, this is a first actual repair I had to do on it (outside of maintenance\ upgrades\customization items), so with age\mileage even 4Runner will break down... unfortunately … LOL.
Couple of month ago I started having issue with horn working intermittently (depending on steering wheel turn angle), tested horn using alarm panic button- no issues, so I knew clock spring is going…
Purchased aftermarket one (84307-30090) for $19.99 from eBay, similar to this one: 84307-30090 FIT FOR TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2010-2016 US STOCK | eBay
And used this video as a guide: Toyota Tacoma Gen 2 Clockspring [Clock Spring]/Spiral Cable Replacement [Airbag Light Fix] - YouTube
I did disconnect the battery, marked the steering shaft, steering wheel puller was not needed in my case; I was very careful with removing and reattaching angle sensor as well as plugin all connectors back into new clock spring -making sure all pins are aligned.
So far everything works- no problems, will see how long the aftermarket part will last. During my research I have came across only one person who mentioned that aftermarket clock spring worked 5 years for him, I guess time will tell.
My truck is 10 years old with 106K, this is a first actual repair I had to do on it (outside of maintenance\ upgrades\customization items), so with age\mileage even 4Runner will break down... unfortunately … LOL.
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I bought this exact one and watched this YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSNuu6adIT4 for my tutorial. It's been about a year and everything is fine except the traction control dash light came on and hasn't gone off. I tried to jump the OBD connector using metal wire in ports 4 & 12 - 4th from left on top and 4th from left on bottom. I did the zero calibration reset I saw online and it's just not working. Any ideas? My garage gave me a code of C1445. I really dont want to take this to Toyota because it will cost $1000
I bought this exact one and watched this YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSNuu6adIT4 for my tutorial. It's been about a year and everything is fine except the traction control dash light came on and hasn't gone off. I tried to jump the OBD connector using metal wire in ports 4 & 12 - 4th from left on top and 4th from left on bottom. I did the zero calibration reset I saw online and it's just not working. Any ideas? My garage gave me a code of C1445. I really dont want to take this to Toyota because it will cost $1000
