How to replace Clock Spring - Fix Air Bag light and horn on Nissan Titan
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ต.ค. 2024
- Learn how to turn off your airbag light by replacing your clock spring. This DIY is very simple and saved me a lot of money. Plus, it should only take about an hour to do. I will show you how to remove the steering wheel and airbag so you can replace the clockspring using basic tools that you probably already have laying around the house. I will also show you how to ensure the clock spring is centered.
The air bag light was flashing on my 2009 Nissan Titan LE. After doing some research I found out that about 80% of the time the problem is the clock spring. I found one here: www.quirkparts.com for my vehicle.
Appreciate the video, had to replace the audio steering wheel controls, the coating was completed gone and looked horrible. This was the only place I could find a break down. I have a 2005 that I bought new, best truck I have ever owned, current restoring it piece by piece, price of a new truck is insane!
Thank you for explaining the rotations part. I see plenty of videos that just install the clockspring and put it all together. For the longest time I was not sure if the new one is automatically centered or if they had missed a step and forgot to do the 2.6 rotations. You are the best!
Thanks! I was uncertain about the rotations before I started the job, so once I looked it up, I figured it would be beneficial to anyone watching.
TJust replaced my clock spring in my 2011 Armada thanks to you. Really appreciate it! Saved me $700.
I have a 2011 nissan armada. Which one did you get.?
@@JustBeing_Mell depends on your model. I bought it from Rock Auto parts and they deliver. One thing to note is that the light will not go off on the dash. I had to go to my mechanic for him to reset the system so the light goes off. He did it for free.
@@surffinn1 Thank you so much
Man o man, don’t know what I would have done without this video!!! Thanks from the bottom of my heart!!!!
Glad it was helpful. Thanks for the feedback. Makes it all worthwhile.
Good video and caught the little “that’s what she said” nice!
Thanks my friend! Your video was very helpful! Changing the clock spring resolved three issues for me. The airbag light, is now off, the horn blows again and my radio volume control works once more.
Thanks for the video I just fixed my horn for my Nissan Titan and airbag light. For only 40 bucks. 👍🏻👍🏻👌🏻
Thank You Sir. Very Helpful and I especially appreciate You taking time to show "every" step unlike some other channels that skip the "small" steps just assuming we will know what to do. I'd rather someone like You showing me something I do know rather than not showing (but assuming I know) and I end up running into a problem like not knowing about a screw or clip, etc. Thank You Sir! I am going to "Subscribe" just as soon as I finish this message! I just bought a 2007 Nissan Titan and will need someone like You to show me how to do repairs. I typed into TH-cam that my horn won't shut off and it brought me to videos such as Yours about changing the clockspring so I guess thats the problem. Thanks.
Hi from Melbourne AUS.My problem with my Nissan Tiida C11 2006 was the horn (didn’t work)no light on of air bag either.I order a clock spring from E bay ($77)and today I replace it on the car ! Beautiful!!! The horn works ,now I have to test the cruise control (didn’t work too)when I’ll go on a Hwy !At the end the air bag light didn’t stay on .Thanks for your video ,was very helpful, it’s the best one of ALL !!!!
Thank you my friend you just help me I just did my Nissan Rogue today God bless you thank you so much I was so nervous but I did I got it God bless you all of your family
So glad it was helpful.
Dude you the bomb I just got my clockspring today cost me 416.00 with tax and shipping. I will do the job tomorrow morning wish me luck.
One thing when you have the new clockspring in I was a bit confused as the turns you did to make sure it’s centered seemed different then what you did on the old one. I will practice on the old one to be sure but just wondered if I am right or if I just am seeing things. No sweat
It fixed mine now I can get it inspected 👍 I appreciate you videos, saved me some 💰
That's awesome! So glad it helped.
I know this video has been up for awhile, but it help'd me w/my 2009 frontier le. I really appreciate you putting this out there
Glad it helped.
Great video brother thank you for sharing. There’s a Lotta DIYers out here and videos like yours help us to get it done without spending an arm and a leg. Seriously, thanks for taking the time and sharing.
My pleasure. Glad it was helpful to you.
Thank you for this video, just changed my clock spring and your explanation of how to do things (in particular the clips) really helped.
Glad it helped. Those clips were a pain.
Really, thank you for making such a thorough tutorial repair.
Glad it helped
Thank you so much for posting this. I was racking my brain to figure this out
I hope it helped
It worked I have a 2006 Nissan Titan and tried and it worked , thanks
Glad it helped!
I FIGURED IT OUT!!!!! Good God I gues all those years playing with legos paid off!! This is a great video! The only thing missing is how to install the double yellow and gray connectors. it’s easy! Separate them put the yellow in first then the gray. There is a tab on the upper right side of the gray connector press it down with a small screwdriver as you are inserting it and it will lock into place.
Glad it helped. I think I addressed the double yellow/gray connector near the 11:30 mark. I appreciate the feedback.
@@OakHollowGarage I saw that. I couldn't get them in together so I had to find a way of doing it one at a time. I have an Armada so maybe it's a little different. But hey I saved about $1200 bucks on this repair and I foudn the new combo switch for less than $400 bucks direct from Nissan. I am very pleased with this video.
Thank you sir! Success!! Those damn double plugs were annoying, glad I watched!! Only thing I would add after 3rd ignition on let it sit like u did for awhile, I shut it off quickly & 4th time still had the airbag light but doing it as u did worked 2nd time. Cruise & all steering wheel controls working again!!
This is an awesomely clear and articulate expression of the process!! Thank you!! Very well done!!
Even I get it! Not sure I would do it, but I do get it, and you've made it extremely clear. Overall, an excellent and articulate presentation!! I only wish I could bring you my Titan to carry out this procedure!! Very well done!!
Thanks. I greatly appreciate the feedback. I have no automotive training at all. I'm just trying to share my experiences and hopefully help others and learn a few things myself.
That was a great video, thanks for posting and helping others convert a expensive job to DYI .
👍👍👍👍
Thanks. Glad it helped.
My 2011 Corolla LE has cruise control. The clock spring I bought on Amazon worked fine but there was a module snapped onto the back of the old clockspring for the steering sensor. I was able to put that module onto the clockspring I bought and then everything matched up.
Depending on what comes with your new clockspring you may need to reuse that steering sensor on the new one.
Very nice job with the video and including all details! THANK YOU!
Thanks. Glad it was helpful!
You are the man, now if I reprogram my tpms I will be light free
Glad it helped.
Thank you so much for your video. It was very very very helpful.
Thank you for showing this...my next project.
To skip forward to the part where I put the vehicle in diagnostic mode to reset the air bag light, go to 20:15.
Thanks man, that was super helpful. Saved me a bunch as well.
Glad it helped.
How important is it to use a torque wrench?
That was very helpful buddy thanks for the video
2:55 "That's what she said" I immediately liked the video 😂😂
Spot on, step by step directions. Thanks👍🏻
Glad it helped.
Good morning my friend, I have a good question, I have a 2004 Nissan Titan 4x4 and a couple of months ago I changed the Rack n pinion and when I disconnected the bar from the Rack n pinion it was funny to turn it around and I only heard like a spring and well it turns out that it broke it and 😁😁😁 and I bought it and now the horn and the cross control work but it shows me VDC off and SLIP 😥😥 and it seems that an angle sensor also broke, what do you think ??? I hope you can help me please 🙏🙏🙏
"That's what she said" Well done.
Thanks!
Very helpful keep up the good work
Would the clock spring cause the slip light only to go on?
So I got it all done but for some reason my airbag light is still on. Horn works and cruise works. Any ideas?
Sometimes my horn would work and sometimes it didn’t. I am woundering if its a connection in the airbag where where we smash down on the steering wheel?
It certainly could be a connection that came lose to stop the horn from working. It's difficult to say for sure.
Not sure if I missed but around 1:13 you mentioned link in description of where you purchased it from. Any chance you can provide that once more please or location like rock1auto etc etc.
The link is in the description.
Did you forget to put the steering wheel sensor in like I did? It is attached to the clockpring with 3 screws. I had to go back and watch the video again to make sure I didn't miss you saying anything about it. Look like you forgot it as well, was your VDC and Slip light on afterwards?
no, I didn't have those issues. I don't remember anything with three screws. I wonder if you have a slightly different model or different options than I have.
Do tell! I just watched the video and replaced mine. I have the VDC and slip lights. Ive been reading I now have to take it somewhere and get the Steering angle sensor re-calibrated. Everything else seems to be working.
I need this video. 👍👍👍 thanks.
So glad it was helpful
A million thanks sir, great walk-thru!
Thanks. I'm glad it was helpful.
Wasn’t so lucky with my airbag light though. But the horn was the reason for the replacement and it works now.
@@rocketdaddy35 Great news about the horn, but that's unfortunate about the airbag light. Did you go through the diagnostic mode to try to reset it? Like I said, the service shop that I took it to initially said 80% of the time the airbag light is on because of the clock spring. They didn't tell me what the other 20% is. I just assumed it was another $1,000....whatever it was.
Lol oh I’m sure that’s the other $1000 you’re right! Yes I did try, several times. Mine had been flashing for a long time and would not reset. When the horn stopped working and I had to replace the clock spring, I was hoping maybe that would fix both problems. But that’s OK have to have the horn for sure.
Thanks for the video, it was very helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
“Make sure nothing blows up” 😂
Thanks so much!! This was so helpful!!!!
Glad it helped!
I changed the clock spring, fixed the horn but the airbag light still on and the right side single light still not working. When I went to pull the wheel off again it won't come off does any one know what puller to use on a nissan titan to puller the wheel off?
How you can sit the flex
Great video! I did a clock spring change on a Nissan Frontier 2019 everything works correct but the slip light stays on. Do you know how to fix or remove the slip light
Slip light tends to be low brake fluid, but it could be a lot of other things too.
I replace the rack and pinion everything was working fine and then horn and everything on the steering wheel doesn’t work ? and the slip and vcd lights came on? Any ideas??
How did you fix that problem I have exact same issues
@@orlandoescobedo5874 did you figure it out?
Did your horn work before you changed the clock spring?
Yes, my horn worked. All functions worked prior to replacing the clock spring.
I got my 2012 Titan truck 4 years ago from an Auction, horn never work, I was told Horn Switch is the problem (which is part of the Combination Switch) Seems like the Stering Wheel was replace before. Is there a way to check this before I buy a new Combo Switch?...the actual horn device in the front works when I lock my doors, so I know is good.
I used an OEM nissan clock spring in my 2012 Titan and now the traction control light is on. Did I do something during installation or does it need to be reset at the dealer?
Took it to an alignment shop and $150 later the light is off. Pretty lame, but I couldn't find anything on any forum about someone being able to reset it themselves.
Just got done and I don’t have the air bag light but I do have the hazard triangle and the slip light on. Not the VDC but the slip light above it. Do you know if I do the diagnostic will it reset that or do I just drive it and it resets
Can pull the air bag fuse to do this instead of unhooking battery?
I expect you could do that, but I'd feel safer just disconnecting the battery.
Any help would be appreciated with my issue. 2012 nissan titan. Audio controls on steering wheel quit working. Cruise controls on right side of steering wheel srill all work. Curious what it would involve to change out that switch if needed.
At 859 you get the grey and yellow plugs out. And you have that loose white plug. Where did the loose white plug go back in?
I show that at the 12:45 mark.
@@OakHollowGarage sorry I mean the one that’s underneath near the yellow and grey one it hangs near those two.
@@JeremyTorres-js4qt I'm pretty sure that's the same one. It hung down around the steering column.
Nope, sorry, you are right... that one is different than the one at 12:45. I'm not sure. It kinda looks like it wasn't connected to anything. I apologize, I simply don't remember specifically where that goes, if anywhere.
I appreciate it 🙏🏽
Great video thank you
Don’t know if your still watching these comments but I am working on replacing my clock spring rn. Did your audio and cruise control buttons still work? There was an extra cable on mine that wasn’t shown in your video. 07 Titan LE
Unfortunately, I'm not familiar with any other year of that vehicle. All of the steering wheel controls functioned after I put it back together. Sorry I can't be more help to you. Good luck.
@@OakHollowGarage so I actually figured it out so I’ll put it here. The reason I asked is because there was an extra plug in on my truck that was not present on the replacement part. Someone else commented about it. That plug goes to the SAS system that is installed on some models. If you have that model you can remove the old SAS unit from the old clock spring and put it on the new one with only 4 small screws. Pretty easy and will save a lot of money
Did you get your cruise control and radio back working
@ljsproductions3006 yes, everything worked as before.
Anyone wondering on the tilt lever? underneath there is a round circle that is actually a tab that holds the tilt handle on the lever, push it in with small screwdriver
Good info. Mine just fell off...
Thanks!
To remove the steering wheel easily back the nut off a few turns but do not remove it. With your feet firmly planted on the floor grab the wheel and stand with all your weight pulling at the wheel. Gently rock it back and forth a bit and it should pop off with out hitting you in the face.
Good tip to leave the nut on so the wheel doesn't smack you in the face.
Do these clock springs already come centered??? Do I have to turn it manually to find center??? Thanks..
Mine came centered and held in place by some plastic retainer. However, I can't say for sure that they all come centered. My opinion, it's best to center it yourself because they are very easy to break if they are installed incorrectly.
Thanks for the video but I'm having a little issue, seems I have an anti theft bolt on the left side of my steering wheel instead of a 10mm. Anyone have a solution to get that bolt without destroying my steering column? I've already tried tamper proof torx
Hello 👋, can anybody tell me what unit of measurement is the steering wheel being torque to. Is it 25 Newton Meters or 25 Foot Pounds. Please substantiate your answer.
Thank you.
Sorry, 25 ftlb.
Sweetness indeed!
What scanner did you use to diagnose this? My 2004 Saturn Ion SRS air bag light is on. I replaced both seatbelts and both airbags and clockspring plus the SRS module and my air bag light is still on. Im thinking possibly the clock spring is faulty as I replaced it with a used one. New clocksprings are no longer available for my year make and model.
You need a scanner that specifically resets airbag lights. I think I might have my scanner listed in the description.
Edit: nope, sorry I don't have it listed. I will try to remember to check later and will update this comment with that info.
Ok, pretty sure I used this one
Autel MaxiLink ML629 OBD2 Scanner... www.amazon.com/dp/B07M66RH77?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
THANK YOU VERRY MUCH CLASSIC INSTRUCTOR
YOU CAN INSTRUCT ANY ONE
CAN YOU HELP ME FIND CLOCKSPRING FOR 2007 INFINITI Q56
Would you happen to have a link to the part? I could not find it on the website you listed.
I'm sorry, I can't find it on their website either.
Thanks
Hello, will this change help out my horn issues too?
It might. I can't say for sure without knowing the exact issue with the horn.
THAT'S NOT THE ISSUE ON MINE. ON THE CODE READER SAYS IT'S MY PASSENGER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY, THE SENSOR TOOK A SHIT ON MINE. I HAVE A 2004 NISSAN TITAN 2WD.
I am having a helluva time getting the yellow/gray clips back in to the new unit ... what did you do at 12:08?
So sorry I missed your comment. To be frank, I just struggled with it. Had to get them just right to get them to connect. Hope you got them clipped back in.
Yeah I just realized my wife's Versa horn wasn't working after I replaced clock spring and didn't seat these all the way!
I absolutely can't get past this step. Your hand obscures the camera so I can't tell what you pushed to seat the harness into the clock spring assembly. I'm taking a break from the cursing so I don't damage something 🥴
It made me cry for not connecting the harness ! Would please explain how you connect the yellow/ grey harness ?
Just did this all, followed the directions and cleared the airbag light! HOWEVER now my VDC OFF Light and SLIP light are on. Mother of GOD!
Any suggestions on clearing this?
Could be the wheel (abs) sensors or even low brake fluid. Or... a good number of other issues. Sorry, I don't really have any suggestions on clearing that issue.
@Dave Furguson, I have the exact same issue after replacing the clockspring, the VDC off, and SLIP lights are on. Did you solve this?
@@GYATEZ I'm thinking about changing my clock spring also, but after watching a few videos and hearing about others experiencing the the VDC and the SLIP codes I'm a little skeptical. Did you buy a OEM or aftermarket Clock Spring?
@@conquerorhowie Aftermarket, but the VDC off/SLIP finally went away after a long freeway drive. It was not the clock spring replacement that causes it to trip, rather disconnecting the battery that trips them.
I have installed the same way, but the steering becomes a bit stiff when you turn right or left on driving what could be wrong ?
Not sure what could be wrong. Only thing I can think of off the top of my head is maybe over torqued the steering wheel nut, but it could be any number of things.
That’s a great video and very helpful. I got the same problem for Nissan Titan 2009. Where did you purchase your clock spring so I can buy. Thank you
Did anything else not function.
I have airbag lite on, no horn / no radio controls/ no cruise. I gonna replace SPIRAL CABLE and see if I have luck. Thx for the video. It got me moving.
No, everything else functioned perfectly. My only indicator of a problem was the air bag light. I would think that a replacement spiral cable should fix the horn/radio controls/ cruise/ etc... Good luck.
KJB KBro, I have no horn, up volume button does not work and air bag light on. Thinking about changing the Clock Spring, but worried about the VDC and Slip codes coming on. Did you end up changing yours? And if so, was it an OEM?
Ok I switched out the spring clock. $50 from EBay. Reused the turn signal and wiper arm levers. It did fix the air bag lite. Also the cruise and radio cotrols work now.
I did not have any of the lites on you mentioned.
@@kjbkbro5171 Nice! It really is an cheap and easy DIY fix.
And I followed the air bag reset - key on and off procedure, thanks for the video!
Where did you get your part from?
I got it from here: www.quirkparts.com/
I have a 2004 bought new. Awesome trucks that forced the obsolete big three to catch up. Imagine this same truck with none of this crap. Thats why my backup vehicles are Studebakers and air cooled VWs.
Tanks😀
Can you tell me what code you got when you scanned the car? I just got a B1054 code on my Nissan Armada, hoping its just the clockspring
I apologize, I don't remember the exact code or if it was even a code. It might have just told me driver side air bag fault. I will try to remember to look on my scanner and see if it's still in the memory, but I'm a little doubtful that it will be.
@@OakHollowGarage no its fine I got it scanned yesterday says driver airbag. Ordered the clockspring waiting on it to come in 😫
Good luck with the repair.
@@philb707 did you fixed it ??
Anybody coming to this in May 2021 the VDC and Hazard triangle will be on after install if nothing else is wrong. Just drive the truck for a while they will reset
Whats a while?? thanks!
So I need to update this. The VDC light will stay on and can only be turned off by using a scan tool or computer with a program on it. I had to take mine to a shop to have them turn it off . I apologize for any confusion.
Mine started a few days ago ugh
Good luck with the repair.
That’s what she said 🤣❤️
Didn't know johnny Depp could fix cars
It's literally a 40 dollar part my dude. You got conned
As I explained in the video, I bought the entire part including the signal stalks. Didn't get conned, just chose to spend the extra to get all new parts... Thanks for the comment.
That’s what she said lol
I probably say that in about half of my videos. I don't even realize I say it most of the time.
Make sure you properly disable the airbag system before starting this repair.
How would you go about doing that? I talked about what I did in the video. Was that not sufficient?
let the battery disconnected for more than 8 minutes!
Right, I mentioned leaving it disconnected for about 15 minutes before doing anything.
That's what she said... bwaaaaahahahahaha!
JUST A HEAD UP ⬆️, they can be repaired, just a coil of wire looks like a scotch tape , they break from soldering at the ends ❤
That’s what she said Lol
Not if you buy one from dealer it comes set already !! Lol
Are you referring to the clock spring being centered already? Yes, the one that I bought was already centered, but I wanted to show how to make sure it's centered.
Obviously the 20
Percent wasn’t the clock spring 😂 just could of the done the easy thing first !
What was the easy thing?
@@OakHollowGarage just clear the airbag just like he did at the end that’s what I did with mine got rid it didn’t need to put new clock spring in ! Always do the easy thing first before buying parts
@joebranco2152 true statement, always try to reset the light first. I tried resetting the light and it came back on. So, clockspring was the answer.
Couldn't refuse the "thats what she said" line.
My man... I feel u though,sometimes u just HAVE to get it in there... thats what she said
LMAO you dirty