Spiral Cable (Clock Spring)

[Tedward]

Airbag light came on recently, mechanic just tested and came back noting the spiral cable needs to be replaced. (Light comes on when turning the wheel)

Dealer price $600!!! anyone know of another cheaper option? Used one not an option.

Apparently there are only 10 available in the country, or so the dealership says!

2010 4Runner -SR5

 

[Snow-Jet-MK5]

Nope. Stick with brand new OEM parts for safety components.

 

[bbenson]

Get the part and replace it yourself. Air bags aren't hard. Mechanics get to charge like $50 a bolt for air bag work. It's crazy.

 

[krans]

I'd use OEM parts the worst thing is not having your air bag deploy during a accident (knock on wood) Have you checked with your local dealer? Some airbag components may be under a 5/60 warranty

 

[TheSentinel]

Order the part from Camelback Toyota and note that you're a on this forum, should be one of the cheapest prices online. Better yet, just call the guy.

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[chmura]

Try to fix it yourself first. I had a 2003 Tacoma and I took the clock spring apart and soldered some loose connections. All was good after that.

 

[BlackWorksInc]

It's a 2010? Do you still have your Warranty Coverage pamphlet that came with the vehicle? I would think the Spiral Cable falls under Restraints warranty?

 

[Sedlec]

Been a while but did you ever fix it and how so? I have a 2011. No lights came on but my horn stopped working. Dealer said it's almost a grand to fix it.