DIY - P1200 Airbag Light Clockspring Jeep Grand Cherokee 1999-2005 How to Remove Steering Wheel

Airbag warning light with device trouble code P1200 "driver squib circuit" is generally caused by a fault in the clockspring. This video shows step-by-step how to remove and replace the clockspring. Vehicle is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Includes a special tip for how to remove the steering wheel, using the proverbial nut behind the wheel to break the wheel loose from the steering column splines.

[@user-dd3nu5im4u]

i needed to change my clock spring on my 99 jeep cherokee laredo and spotted your video. i watched it and it was a big help! thanks for posting it.

[@Merryfrankster_]

thank you for watching and for commenting.

[@s.godbur3589]

Excellent tip by your uncle. 😊

[@Merryfrankster_]

Thank you for watching and for commenting.

[@Frank-oz8ny]

Thanks for this video man ! I was going to take it to a shop to get it done but you gonna save me 400$

[@Merryfrankster_]

You know what, this is my least viewed video. Out of all the videos I have made, it gets the lowest number of views. I was wondering why I even bothered making and whether I should bother making any more Jeep videos. Thanks for your comment. If it helps just one person, it's worth it.

[@joshspaulding8691]

@@Merryfrankster_ thank you for this video!!

[@Merryfrankster_]

@@joshspaulding8691 thank you for watching and for commenting.

[@danielhobbs7240]

great job, great description, thanks.

[@Merryfrankster_]

Thank you for watching!

[@tutorialescarrengo4208]

Good tip my friend thanks!!!

[@Merryfrankster_]

Thank you for watching and for commenting.

[@ruthspillman546]

Thanks for this vedio. I have a question. This mechanic said he had ti disconnect the battery first and let all energy out of car before replacing the clock spring or it would miss up the wiring or circuits. I have ordered the clock spring for my 2011 v6 Jeep Liberty.

[@Merryfrankster_]

Yes absolutely always disconnect the battery before working on the SRS componenets.

[@jadakgaming]

Always a good idea to disconnect the battery before working with any electrical components on any vehicle.

[@undeadbrosm41a39]

Thank you

[@Merryfrankster_]

Thank you for watching.

[@ruthspillman546]

Have you replaced any gaskets on oil pans on 2011 Jeep Liberty? If so, please reply. I have some questions. Tks!!!

[@Merryfrankster_]

Sorry, never done that or anything similar.

[@suzanneshaw1868]

This happened with my 2005 with 30k mi. Why was this never part of a recall?

[@Merryfrankster_]

That's a good question. In general a recall is mandated if a defect has the potential cause injury or death. For other issues, the manufacturer can issue a service bulletin, which is not a mandatory service, but highly suggested. And issues that arise from normal wear and tear, no matter how serious, do not trigger a recall.

[@vegalucas4664]

May I ask do we need a Special device to do this they charge me $1000 to do this damn thing

[@Merryfrankster_]

I just showed you how to do it without any special tools as a DIY. What more do you want?

[@albertopulido5274]

Why don’t disconnect

[@Merryfrankster_]

Whay ask why.