How to Replace Clock Spring / Cable Reel on 2003-2007 Honda Accord
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- A step by step on how to remove your old broken clock spring for any 2003-2007 Honda Accord. The clock spring has the wiring which controls the Horn, Cruise Control, and the Radio Controls on the steering wheel.
There is one special tool needed to remove the air bag. The rest are general tools. I used a TX30 star bit screwdriver which seemed just slightly small but it did get the job done. I made sure that I applied a good amount of pressure because I did not want to strip the screw which would've created a much harder job.
All of the controls on the steering wheel now work again. We bought the car about 20 months ago and the radio controls never worked. Once the cruise and horn went I had to replace it as not having a horn became a safety issue for us. It only took about 1 hour to install and that was doing this for my first time. I bought the clock spring off a US seller in California for about $18 shipped. Let's hope it lasts and works for a long time!
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Thank you for a very good video. I used this as a learning tool to change the same part on a 2003 Honda odyssey. I had already purchased a steering wheel pulling tool but after watching the video I saw that I may not need it .. and I didnt. It took me about 30 minutes to change out the part and everything is working fine now. Thanks again for a great video. In closing let me advise people who may need the same part, NAPA and O'Rielly no longer carry some of these clock spring parts. I got mine from the Honda Dealership and their price was only 1/3 more than a used part from a salvage yard.
That's so awesome to hear!! Glad this video is still helping people out, thanks for taking the time to share your experience with us!
whiteguyfifty my dealer here in salt lake city quotes the clock spring part $160. Is that similar to yours?
OEM parts are always expensive. That's probably correct.
@@GarageBuiltHondas Can you do a video on transmission drain and refill and knowing when to change the fluid. Your videos are awesome.
Thank you! Do you own this kind of car also?
You saved me at least $500 on my "electrical problem" within 15 minutes! Super grateful!! Thank you 👍
Glad to help!!
Thank you for this video. My audio controls stopped working and this replacement video helped get them back up and running. A couple things: both the clock spring and steering wheel needed a little muscle to remove. But it all worked!
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Hi Avargas! So, on yours, the cruise controls still were working. So, its possible for a bad clock spring to only effect the audio and not the cruise control too, right?
First you should disconnect the battery negative cable. Air bag safety
Good tip to add!
Arthur Fricchione Yeah, I was going to mention that lol
the danger is half the fun, don't disconnect
Oh man, that's a funny as hell comment!! Haha
Thanks for the video, it helped me out quite a bit! My 2005 Accord Sedan EX V6 w/ Navi had similar issues, but the radio controls still worked. Airbag light came on, cruise control and horn stopped working. Replaced the clock spring and she’s good to go again. Mexican made part on this American built Japanese car.
Nice, glad to help!
This video just saved me a bunch of money. Thanks so much for posting, man!
Best video for the clock spring area. Ty for posting this
Thank you 🙏. Took me 25 min with the help of this video. But the org clockspring did not come out easy as in your vid. I had to break it out. But now i can use vol buttons again. Thanks again
Excellent! 👍
I had the same problem. Up top it was not going to release no matter what. I broke it out so now it slides out easy like the video.
Great video! Jon glad I found you! My daughter's 2004 Accord V6 is having the exact same problems. I think the difference is her airbag light has been illuminated for some time now. The radio plays but there are no lights illuminating from the radio panel or controls, volume knobs, etc. So the clock doesn't show, we leave the radio on all the time. If we turn it off there is a long delay before it turns itself on, when it finally comes on it scares the crap out of us, it's that much of a delay, so we just never turn it off. We can switch from CD player to FM radio by sound only, no lights at all on the radio panel and surrounding knobs. Just recently the radio controls on the steering wheel went out, then the cruise control and today the horn quit blowing. I'm not complaining because the car over all is a great car and still is at a little over 210K miles. Can you or any of your subscribers give me a rough estimate of what the repair cost for this repair would be? I wouldn't want to go into a shop blind and get taken to the cleaners. I'm a mother who will tackle some simple things on the car, but this makes me a bit hesitant. Thanks to all in advance! Correction: after reading ALL the comments, I read a comment that gives me an idea of what the repair cost might be. Thanks again! But while I'm here does anyone know of a good video for replacing motor mounts? It would be greatly apppreciated!
I just scanned TH-cam and found a handful of mount replacement videos so there may be a decent few which show you how to replace all of them. Were you talking about the radio screen being out? You could possibly find a replacement oem radio from a junkyard for an inexpensive price. Just a few options. If my radio was out I'd probably upgrade and get a Bluetooth unit, but that's just me. The volume controls on the wheel wouldn't work anymore but that wouldn't bother me.
@@GarageBuiltHondas thanks for replying Jon. Yes the radio screen is out, radio still plays. Thanks for the tips. I'm going to subscribe to your channel. Blessings!
Thank you!!
Need to do this on my 2006 Accord. Thanks for the excellent video.
replaced the clock spring tonight...easy peezy thanks !
Awesome!
Thanks! Audio controls went out then cruise. Cruise buttons checked out ok. Disconnected the battery for a bit before starting work. New clock spring and all works now. I busted open the old part and you could see the damaged spot on the ribbon. Got mine from Parts Geek for $40. I didn't need a puller for the steering wheel, gently tapped around with a hammer on the outside and it came loose.
Excellent, really glad it helped!!
Thank you for your knowledge and support
I am about to buy a similar car and when I test drove it and took it to the mechanic this was the main thing wrong with the car. Thank goodness they will fix it before I buy it.
Agreed!
Thanks for this info. I just got my 04 accord coupe v6 and if my controls ever go out I know which video to come back too. Thanks for the video
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Thanks man the video was awesome I just change mine on my 2003 Honda accord good night done it without you thank you!
You're welcome, glad to help out!
Thanks mate, you've saved me a couple of hundred bucks!!
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I have the same issue on my odyssey, just ordered a used one from eBay $20. Ur video will help me lots, thnx.
You got it, it's not too hard to change! If you have problems with the used one, try a new one next. The ribbon inside can get worn out which is why the connections no longer work.
+Jon Widmer can the ribbons be replaced instead?
Tomz Rain Unfortunately no, they are all part of the entire clock spring assembly. It cannot be disassembled.
Adding to my comment I just posted:
The horn works.
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Good instructional video i'm going to try this later today. I'll follow up and let you know how it went. Thanks again
Excellent, good luck!
@@GarageBuiltHondasFlawless install. I got all my steering wheel functionality back and couldn't be happier nice DIY project! Thanks my man
You're welcome!!
Is this the unit I need to replace if my horn button isn’t working? The horn works when I lock the car. Cruise control and radio buttons work but when I press the horn on the steering wheel nothing happens. I checked the fuse and it’s fine.
Yes
as usual, very detailed and easy to follow. thanks for the video
👍 Love the support buddy!!
I finally got around to straightening out my wheel today! I almost broke the blue horn clip, but after re watching this, I saw that you have to push that little clip down to release it. felt dumb
Will this work on a 98 civic
It's very similar process.
Great video...only thing is I used tx30 and did same technique...I stripped one bolt so I don't know what to do next
Grab a tool used for removing damaged heads. Probably your best option.
@@GarageBuiltHondas I had it drilled...thanks again
Excellent!
10/10 super helpful thanks and keep up the great content
Thanks Will
Similar for an 03 pilot?
It should be very similar, just some clips, wires, etc might be in a little different positions.
On my 06 Accord, the audio controls on the left side have stopped working altogether. But, the cruise controls on the right side all still work flawlessly. Would that indicate that the clock spring is not the culprit?
Usually, but it could also just be the buttons itself.
@@GarageBuiltHondas But it wouldn't be likely that all the audio control buttons went bad at once would it? Unless its the wiring in the whole audio/cruise control switch, right?
thanks for the video. will be doing the soon. waiting for the part.
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Thanks man. Wish me luck on my 05 Honda accord.
Good luck!
So I did this to my 05 accord 4 cylinder. Great vid but now my horn will not turn off. Such a bummer. Any advice?
I don't have any. Unsure what would cause that.
I just did mine, I just let you know people that pulling the wheel out is super hard
+Me Me It can be a little rough, glad you got it!
Hopefully that wasn't red lock-tite on the threads. Blue would be more suitable if you ever want to remove this bolt in the future. Good video. Trying this job myself in a few weeks. Ordered a puller kit for $30 off Amazon and the coil for $20 off eBay. May not need the puller but good to have ready if it is stubborn.
Lol, I actually always use red. But I also own a set of 3 pullers I got from Harbor Freight a while after I made this video. Those work perfectly.
@@GarageBuiltHondas Red needs heat to remove.
thanks man
Happy to help
This is a great tutorial, thank you for posting it. It will likely save me $230. How long did it take you? My dealer's book says 2.5 hours @ $118/ hour. Kind of a ripoff after watching your video.
My horn stopped working at the same time as my cruise control. All the steering wheel buttons still work except it won't set the cruise control speed. I brought it to the dealer and they said that the clock spring shorted out. I was gonna leave it be but then I realized that I really need the horn because there is always a bad driver doing something stupid on the road. I will take a swing at it next week with your instructions!
You're welcome. It only took me about 1 hour but I'm very handy working on Hondas. 2.5 sounds about right especially for a first timer. It's not difficult, the hardest part is getting the screws off for the airbag, everything else is.prett simple. Good luck!
Thanks.
Hope it helps!
Awesome video thank you
Glad to help!
Would this be the reason my horn doesn't work on my 05 civic and cruise control
Yup
Hi bro, on my 2005 honda accord everyone works on steering wheel but the airbag light is on. Any idea
Could be the clock spring
Great video, my horn and all the buttons on the steering wheel aren't working. Ima buy myself a clock spring soon and replace It myself later this week.
Nice! It should work!
So, did you get it fixed?
@@Khan-mg9bs lol. I never replaced It. I just lived with It. But I'm selling It soon and I'm replacing this before I sell It. I already ordered It so I should be fixing It within 2 weeks.
I have a the same car. My radio changes stations and volume mainly when the wheel is moving. When I bought the car a few years back the controls on the steering wheel never worked and I never cared for them to work. My question is, can I just unplug the the clock spring instead of replacing it to spot the short that is happening?
Yes
I drive a 2005 Honda Accord. Does this usually fix horns that aren't working?
Just Paranormal Yes, our accord's horn stopped working also. The clock spring/cable reel works with all of the controls on the steering wheel. It should fix your problem.
Jon Widmer Thank you so much!! Appreciate the video man lol
Just Paranormal Anytime!
good video! should i lock the wheel when i take off the 14mm bolt or not ?
Me Me Yes, and mark it so when you install the steering wheel you have it centered.
Thanks man! You video HELPS big time
@GBH- I noticed that the "GROUND CABLE" is missing on your new clock spring which supposed to be plug-in rigjt though your airbag??
Mine was fine. Everything worked as it should with the new setup.
@@GarageBuiltHondas so your horn is working with the cable detached??
I'm not sure what part of the video you're watching but this was a straight plug and play swap and everything worked again after the replacement. There was no extra wires or nothing left disconnected.
@@GarageBuiltHondas I was pertaining on the 1:22 when you describe that there's a clip/wire for the horn. But i cannot see during near end of the video that you plug it back in.
The horn works on my accord but the steering wheel controls do not (cruise and volume). Could it still be the cable reel assembly? Trying to find out before I go through the hassle of taking it apart.
+Moe Asad absolutely!! Our horn and cruise worked when we bought the car, but the radio controls never worked. Once the cruise stopped working I replaced it because we use the cruise control frequently. Replacing the cable reel should fix your issues also.
I’ve been going over the replies to get the gist of this clock spring replacement. I then come across “cable reel assembly”
Is that in the clock spring or separate?
Here’s what happening with mine 2007 Accord: radio volume and station changer on steering wheel stopped working. Cruise still works.
At night and very randomly the dash radio light would brighten then dim, brighten then dim. That recently has stopped.
What is causing the volume control to stop working on steering wheel.
Thank you
Most people who replace these find they last about 5 minutes, after which time they break again. You did not specify this, but many of these units need to be centered before installing because they come wound up tight. You have to turn them about 2-1/2 complete turns from the wound position before installing, otherwise, there will not be enough slack when the wheel is turned and the ribbon will be destroyed.
Thanks for the added info. This particular unit had the small clip which was attached to the cable reel stating that it was centered and needed to be removed after placing the unit onto the column and before the reinstall of the steering wheel. It has worked great so far thankfully!
exactly. My story. it works until i turn steering wheele :D in honda accord 2006 - this car :D
Does it matter what model clock spring you use? I have seen many different clock springs. If I just got one off amazon, do you think that would be fine?
Yes, as long as your typed in your specific model so amazon could select the correct part for you.
Hi Jerry JAckson ,l had the same concern and as Jon mentioned You must select right part other wise it would completely different and will not fit your car.l searched almost a month and finally found in ebay l can recommend you search this item by your VIN of your car and get special part number .it is the best way to choose right item.
Awesome video
+Hector Always Thanks Hector!
Hi! Thank you very much for your video. It helped me a lot to change my old and worn out steering wheel on my 2003 accord. However, the new wheel is now a bit off centerer to the left, sigh... What have I done wrong? Do you have any idea?
Did you mark it before you removed it to make sure it was reinstalled into the same position? Maybe you're off one tooth.
Thank you for answering. This could be the problem. I guess I will have to remove it and refit it. I should have marked it before.
was the airbag light on? none of the controls on the steering column works even the horn but airbag light is on also thank's and goo video.
Yes it was!
Hi will that clock spring make the steering wheels light come on and off also my currently the lights don't work neither the display of the radio on my Acura tl s
+Jovani Enciso I don't know. It'll probably fix the lights on the wheel but not the display of the radio on the dashboard.
Hey Jon. Thanks a lot. I have a 8th gen auto civic. I have a weird problem. I replaced the clock spring with new. But still the horn and paddle shifts dont work. Airbag is solved. I used 2 new clock springs but same thing. When i go back to old one horn and paddles work. Can you please help.
I'm not hugely familiar with the 8th gen civic but this is not a US car, is that correct?
Jon Widmer Yes its a Honda i.e. japanese.
Looks like there are software updates, have you performed any?
Jon Widmer No we dont get any here in India.
You'll need to take it to a dealer and have them upload the latest software, that may help your problem especially after already replacing 2 clock springs. I don't think the clock spring is associated with the operation of the paddle shifters.
Do you know if a honda accord clock spring will work on an acura tl, they completely identical? Reason I'm asking is honda clock springs are cheaper.
I'd check the part#'s on some Honda websites. They might be the same if the Accord and TL are from similar years/generations.
Hello sir i have same steering with sound controls
What if i replace the steering to an euro R steering wheel that don't has sound controls?
I don't understand what else you're asking for.
Does this control the horn along with all the functions you said?
Correct!
Why do you have a black(negative) display radio? Mine is white and the numers are black.
I couldn't tell you. It's a stock v6 model.
Hi one question I did this job, but I broke the lock on the top of the clock spring trying to pull it out, then when I put the new one the top got loose, the way you show look so easy, but is not like that I couldn't find thing to unlock it.
+albertfroz You didn't ask a question, or at least I don't understand your statement. A little more clarification would help.
Hi Thanks for answering, I mean at 7:20 you say just grab it and pull a little bit, I tried to do like that, but I couldn't take it off, and end up forcing the thing on the top holds it in place, only the bottom was easy to release. Everything worked perfectly except, the last thing which was take it off, the way you did
albertfroz It should be that easy. It just slide into place. Take a look and make sure it's not catching on anything else.
I recently have the same problem with my accord, it's a 2007, I'm from Mexico, what's the name of the spare part? and where can I find it? eBay? I would really appreciate the answer. thanks
Clock spring or cable reel
Great video, i just order mine from salvage yard, hope my mechanic has time to change mine. I dont dare to fix it myself. I had this problem over a year, IT s a pain în the ass. I went to honda dealer, but they asked me 600$.I saw that you didn t had airbag error în dashboard. I do, also horn it s not working, Cruise control, and the i buton. Hope to solve my problems. Did you use computer interface after you finished?
No. I just turned it on.
Holy crap...the dealer will charge 600 bucks for this? Wowwwww!
Is there any kind of programming that needs to be done afterwards?
None
Did yours last? I bought mine on ebay for 18 bucks and it last barely two months 😂
+Stephan Velasquez It has, and is still working. Contact your seller, they have at least a year warranty if I remember.
Thanks for the video
You're welcome!
I have a 2006 Honda Accord LX Special Edition and I need to change the audio,cruise control switch /both/ on it.Can you help or do you have any video how to do it?Hope is not complicated.
You can get to them from the back of the steering wheel. It's pretty easy. Click the link below.
th-cam.com/video/MR-vnm-9eCw/w-d-xo.html
Thanks to this video /not the other one what you recommend me/ I'm successfully changed my audio,cruise control switch /both/.! Because the LX Speical Edition wiring little different I had to remove the airbag.Thanks again for your help!!! :)
Paul Gal you're welcome, glad to help!!
Is this the same part number as tsx
I'm not sure. You'll have to do some research online.
It was interesting, but what was the problem? what did you have to replace to make the horn, radio etc to work?, Seem you just took apart and put back on
I removed the clock spring/cable reel and replaced it with a brand new one. The old one had worn out connections in the ribbon and no longer worked.
So this is what cause all those things stop working ( horn, cruise control, radio buttons on the steering wheel,) my car the VSA has stopped also, do you think it has to do with clock spring/cable reel as well? Thank you very much for the video and your reply, I was trying to find out what is wrong with my, I checked fuses, relays and horn it is all good, must be this the problem.
I do not believe this part has anything to do with the VSA. That system may not be functioning anymore and I would take it to a dealer to have them check it out. If the light is constantly on then something is wrong with the VSA system. It will blink when it is working, like in slippery conditions but shouldn't stay illuminated all the time.
Ok Thank you!
The reason why I thought has something to do with the clock spring is because it stopped working at the same time (VSA) as horn, buttons etc, and it's off not on, and the other thing is my airbag light is off as well. Any ways I will have a go on clock spring to see what happens. Cheers.
So getting the airbag out. I tried a torx and it started stripping the bolt. Do I need a torx plus?
Not necessarily. They can be tough to remove unfortunately. Try using a crescent wrench on the handle to help turn it with more force.
I got it. Was using a t30 and I needed a t35
Perfect!
Does this affect the horn?
Yes it does. Our horn stopped working towards the end. Everything worked after I replaced it.
Thank you !
You're welcome
Thanks a lot for a very useful video.What was the part number by the way?
You're welcome!! I just searched "03 Accord clock spring" on eBay. You'll getting a ton of results. Many are similarly priced at around $17-20. Once you find one, go into the item description and it'll say if to for a 4 cylinder or v6 model.
Thanks again for quick response.Mine is 2003 model ,2000cc and 4 cylinder .l have just found several item which say they are suitable for honda accord 2003-2005 but no extra detail ,l was just hesitating if there would be a mismatch after ordering one of them.
As long as the particular listing has your car in it, you will be fine.
Hi again after a long time,l replaced my clock spring thank to your corporation,it fit very well and functions perfectly,just one more thing l need to remind, there is a huge difference between the clock spring for Honda accord made in Usa and the one made in Europa .Since mine is European Honda Accord ,l could not find any suitable item for my car ,they are exactly different than eachother ,so those who want to fix this problem should be careful.l have finally found right clock spring in Uk and ordered it by ebay to Russia,It took a while to get it and replaced it .so sorry for a long message. one more time, appreciate Man ,You did a great job!
Where can I buy it first.
Google.
@@GarageBuiltHondas How did you come up with this wonderful idea?
You are gorgeous man go on !
Lol, seriously. There's a bunch
Do you recall the steering wheel bolt torque specs?
28ft lbs
Garage Built Hondas thanks! Great video btw 👍🏽 just finished replacing mine with your help.
Ey you don’t need the Puller Set Steering Wheel... why?
I just didn't. Some may be harder to remove than others though.
I just did it too. Mine was a little tight, just wiggle it back and forth and it pops right off. Its just a snug fit on a spline, not a press fit or a taper.
Please how i can buy 1 or give the name company
Look up "Accord clock spring" and add the year of your car.
First thing you need to do is disconnect the battery.
Please write a link for the model of this clock spring, or write the name for the model
ebay "03 accord clock spring"
@@GarageBuiltHondas Thank you dear friend for your video, I was looking for ibey, but unfortunately I did not find the necessary part. all that they sell unfortunately does not fit. I have a wide connector (as in your video, so if you can send a link), I will be very grateful.
I don't have a link. It's been years since I did this and we sold the car over 2 years ago. Go to eBay, type in the year and model of your car and add clock spring after your car. You'll see the options come up. Then do some research and look into some of the items and see if it says it specifically fits your car.
@@GarageBuiltHondasThank you dear friend, good luck.
I have 07 acura tsx. I replaced the clock spring with the honda accord part. It's working fine for two weeks. Now, the horn and buttons works sometimes and sometimes it does not! Especially when I turn the steering to the left, it works. When I turn to the right, it does not work. The hell? I bought the part used on ebay. Thanks
Probably worn out, if it works sometimes when turned to the left then I imagine the reel is making contact but when straightening the wheel back out it loses contact. The ribbon inside is pretty fragile and can be damaged easily. I'd get a new one for only $18 off eBay.
You probably failed to center the assembly before installing. A lot of these come already wound up all the way. You have to rotate the thing manually about 2-1/2 turns so there will be enough play in either direction for the steering wheel to turn. This is the whole point of the name "Clock Spring", because it is a ribbon cable wound up like clock spring. But if the thing is already all the way to one side, it will be damaged when you try to turn the wheel that direction.
But did it fix the horn ??
+Jedi Luke 22 yes
Garage Built Hondas. You have any idea for my horn? the steering wheel pad horn doesn't work, when I press the panic button on my fob, still no horn. fuse is good and new. would the clock spring cause the factory alarm horn not to sound off too ??
+Jedi Luke 22 Really good question but it might possibly if the connection is terminated by a work out clock spring. Has it always not worked?
Garage Built Hondas. never worked since I had the car. what's funny is the cruise and volume controls work perfectly fine. I've been owning Honda's and Acuras forever and I've never seen a problem like this. I need my horn because drivers in my city are horrible.
+Jedi Luke 22 The clock spring might be perfectly fine still with those functions working. I'd look into the actual horn itself. It's located right behind the bumper attached to the hood release bracket.
My doesn't last a year :(
+Adel Basaleh Wow, you may have a defective one. Ours is still working with no problems.
Garage Built Hondas link for to browse
+Adel Basaleh I bought mine off eBay a long time ago, no link anymore.
Song name @ 8:38 ?
Shoot I'm not sure, I said CD but that was the function on the stereo playing through my phone. I had been listening to my SoundCloud stream. I'll try to find it.
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