2008 Toyota Matrix & Corolla Spiral Cable / Clock Spring - DIY - ABS Light Fix
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Just a quick video on how I replaced a spiral cable or clock spring on a 2008 Toyota Matrix. The ABS Light was on, and the dealer told the owner that he needed a new spiral cable for around $620 installed.
This is the same as many other Toyota models, and should be the exact same as the Toyota Corolla. Pretty easy job, just make sure to disconnect the battery before working on or around the airbag.
Tools needed:
T30 torx bit
small flathead screwdriver
No.2 Phillips screwdriver
Steering wheel puller (may not be necessary)
10mm wrench to disconnect negative battery cable
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You saved me $350 that I didn't have! Thank you for taking the time to create, edit, narrate and upload this video!
Hi John,
You're welcome.
Glad you were able to save some money and do it yourself!
It's nice to hear from people like you that appreciate my videos.
Thank you for watching and for taking the time to leave a comment.
Take care,
-Dan the Fix it man
The dealership quoted me over $650 to replace the spiral cable on my Matrix. Thanks for the video!
Thank you, took about 30 mins as I went a bit slower and watched your video at the same time. Saved $600 all up.
Great video!! Really appreciate you taking the time to do this, and it was a huge help. Two things that I learned while doing this.
1. You’re not kidding about the Torx screws being tough to get out. I actually had to shave some plastic away from the insertion point to finally get them far enough out. One of the trickier parts of the process.
2. Be VERY, VERY careful when putting the yellow plug on the base of the clockspring. The pins inside are very thin and flimsy and they’re super easy to bend if you don’t get the plug lined up properly. Found that out the hard way. Luckily I was able to straighten things out and made it work, but I should have been more careful.
Happy to be driving again without the light on!
Thank you Jacqueline!
And thanks for the great feedback.
I am sure it will be helpful to someone else.
Take care,
-Dan the Fix it Man
Have the same problem, tried to loosen them all the way but the airbag still won't come out, very frustrating. Going to try shaving some plastic away today.
I just replaced it and the airbag light went off but now I have a check engine light code P2111 "Throttle Actuator Control System - Stuck Open" rpm went up and down So I cleared the code and that stopped. I wonder If I unplugged some wire in there while I was replacing it without noticing.
Seriously, dude- the dealer wanted $900 to fix this. Awesome tutorial.
Great video man. I’m a diesel mechanic and had no trouble following these steps. As rigs do not have airbags I just needed a little guidance and your video was spot on cheers!
Thanks man. Finally fix my car for real cheap with your video
Toyota Matrix XRS 2005
Thank you!
GREAT Video! Explained very clearly , no wondering how to take the electrical clips off.
Also , one of the pitfalls is, you may need a steering wheel puller .
The dealer wanted 600$ for this work
Not part of the Takata recall
A sensor is the recall
NOT the "spirol cable"; as it is mis spelled in their computer
Thanks John,
Best of luck to you.
Take care,
-Dan the Fix it Man
Same, $600... had my kids watch this video and we did it together. A fun 45 minutes
Thank you for this video! You gave a perfect explanation and it was far better than the others i had to sit through before finding yours.
Tip for others about to tackle this: My local dealership wanted $800 for just the Clock spring part but i found it new on Amazon for $17.
Awesome video man! Thank you so much! You went through it step by step and all I did was pause the video at every step, you're awesome!
I have to replace one of these on my car. You made a very good video. Thank you very much!👍😀
Very helpful, thanks. One thing I wonder is how the ECU knows there is a connection issue with the airbag. Maybe there's a loopback on 2 pins it checks for continuity?
Thank you so much! Dealer wanted $600, ridiculous. Part was $14 on ebay
Thank you for this video. It was so well done that it inspired my confidence to get this done on my own (with your help).
Hola, gracias por el video, realice el trabajo en 40 minutos, todo quedo perfecto y por fin se apago la luz del airbag inmediatamente después de la instalación, saludos
thank for the video, this should work with 2003-2008 Matrix and Corolla also
I'm installing an Aftermarket NRG hub kit, on my 06 Matrix XRS. I won't need to remove the steering column, or put those T screws back in, because I'll have an Aftermarket Steering wheel, and Quick release kit hooked up, to my Steering wheel, but the steering wheel puller was helpful. now I know I might need one, because my OEM steering wheel, may not be easy to pull out.
really good video. thanks to your cameraman
The dealer told me that the eBay part I bought used different clips. Now I am going to pull the steering wheel myself to verify what they are telling me. I suspect they were just annoyed that I chose to supply the part myself and not purchase their mega-expensive dealer clock spring. I will know in a few days when I get the time to get into it.
After market ones are cheaper design but still work. Dealer overcharges for this part, typically 10x more than if you buy on Ebay. Even if have to change many times still less money.
This is a great resource. What if the code leads to the clock spring, but replacing it does not make the indicator light go off? Do you know any tricks for tracing the second wire (that is not replaced with the new part) to the potential source of the problem?
Thank you Dan great detailed video
You made a very good video. Thank you very much!👍😀
Thanks. Gonna tackle this on my 04 XRS. I went and grabbed one at a junkyard from a pretty low mileage matrix. Can't afford new toyota...and figure I'd rather take a chance in a used toyota part than some of the super cheap stuff you see online (literally seen then for $35).
Great video, how did you diagnose it to the clock spring (spiral cable)? My 2005 Corolla gives me a B1811 code open circuit in driver squib (second stage) . Toyota wants to replace clock spring and Airbag for $1750!! What causes the clock spring to go bad?
Hello. Nice video. Really helpful. However, I tried to do some repairs in the air condition so to dismount the wheel and airbag was necessary, and now, the airbag light is on, the horn doesn't function, there's a click sound in the spring and the locks take off alone. Do you think everything is connected? Any recomendation? Thanks.
Why pull the trim before removing steering wheel?? Did you mark the steering wheel??? UtubeU
Thanks Dan for the video. Was able to do it in 40 mins following your video! One question tho. Should the airbag light go away right away? Mine still on after driving around for a couple mins.
Did you ever get the light to turn off?
Could be another issue? An ecu or something? I think the connections under the seat are somehow in the loop?
thanks for the video, worked on mine
Btw your title should say SRS not ABS
great video!
Hi Dan would this be the same on a 2011 Corolla LE?
My yellow connector, on the underside next to the black one, won't re seat. Are the pins misaligned? I've followed instructions here.
Will the old one still re-seat in the connector? I would carefully try that, and/or inspect the new part carefully to make sure it’s the correct part.
what does the orange stem do?
good video ,,, thanks
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Thank you for watching!
-Dan the Fix it Man
The dealerships want $200 for labor and $500 for the part! Why!? I'm a DIYer so am I able to do this? Will it affect anything else?
thanks bro.....very nice
How long does it take for the dash light to turn off? Mine is still on after replacing it
Did you ever get the light to turn off?
Did it go out?
Doing it
Don"t get why it says 5 and instructs 2.5 turns
Guess that is not relevant, only at the factory
This is why I only buy Honda’s now. Stupid shit doesn’t break on em like Toyota’s.
Till the transmission goes bad 😂
@@oweng3763 have had 4 Honda’s not one bad transmission ever. I can give you a long list of what broke on my only shit box Toyota.
poop