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- Learn how to turn off your airbag light and fix a horn that doesn't work by replacing your clock spring. Replacing a clock spring is very simple, saves us over $600 and takes less than an hour. I will show you how to safely remove the airbag and steering wheel so you can replace the clockspring at home using common hand tools.
To figure out I had a bad clock spring, I used an obd2 scanner to scan the airbag light and got codes b1801 and b1811 which is an open squib circuit, which means the clock spring is bad. Another way to tell the clock spring is bad is the horn doesn't work and/or the steering wheel buttons don't work.
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Dude I can’t believe my clock spring went out and you just came out with this video lol
Same here!
That same thing happened to me right before his leaf spring replacement video! Lol
My ChrisFix senses were tingling!
Yeah. That same thing happened to me and I was able to replace the blinker fluid
@@GoogleUser-jt5mu 😂😂😂
No one:
Chris’s Neighbours: “Well, he’s talking to his car again.”
HAHAHAHAHAH
chris' neighbors:
chris: hey guys chrisfix here
More like "someone else's car again" but LOL.
missak kechichian p
I almost spit out my milk when I saw this, got me cracking
"the nut and the shaft are aligned"
-chrisfix 2019
LOL. You need to grow up a little, and so do I 😂😂😂.
Dammit why am I chuckling at this 😆
R/cursedcomments
its nNN
@@THEBOY1792-y7x we all need to grow up
Ok this is the way you make a how to video. Easy to follow, no loud music, good lighting good camera angles, good sound to the point. Very professional. Thank you for your time and knowledge.
Exactly 💯
Chris: It's so easy you can do it in under an hour!
Me, 10 hours later: Sobbing and cursing in front of a pile of random parts.
Lol but true
This job is so so easy that I bet you can do it in an hour!
I'm still trying to master changing my blinker fluid and piston return springs.
Lmao
@@chrisfix What do we win if you are wrong? :)
I went to tighten my power steering belt on Saturday.
I broke the pump!
chris fix: torque spec is very important!
me with my snap on air gun: RATTATATTTATATA, ok its tight
Firealarm102 👌
Yep, this is me!
Is it 5 or 6 ugga duggas?
I use my electric - it's more powerful.
Hahaha,its never enough just need one last torque manualy by hand
"It won't blow up, you'll be fine"
- ChrisFix 2019
famous last words
I mean I have a lot of experience with airbags so you can call me an expert :P th-cam.com/video/fgLfhInA6-c/w-d-xo.html
@@chrisfix Sure ;P
I blew my whole car up! think I used too much dynamite
Takata said the same thing hahaha
Hey Chris Fix. May 28, 2024. My cruise control quit working, I replaced the switch and the clock spring per your video and it works perfectly on my 14 yr old 294,000 mile Toyota Tacoma. The dealer I bought it from wanted $1300.00 parts/ labor and 1/2 a day to fix it. With your video and approximately $50.00 parts and 1 hour of my time- DONE ! Thanks a million.
Nice . Dealership price is insane
Dealer quoted me $1200 on a ‘15 Frontier… no way…
I'm a simple man
I see a chrisfix video, I press like
Thanks for the support!
Hamza Iyaad lol
Same!!!
And then watch the video
me: has no interest whatsoever in replacing a clock spring
also me: watches entire video
Same
Glad you enjoyed the video and hopefully learned something new!
@@chrisfix i did i made ur hummer in forza horizon 4 but the vid is bad 😞
IKR
I just did the exact same thing 😂 they’re so addictive to watch
Chris be like: “Today we will work on something simple! We will rebuild a transmission!”
Me: I can barely change my wiper blades.
TBH learning about how transmissions work is super confusing. I have 16 headaches thinking about it so far
Chris uses Google. You should too.
Bulking Cat he isn’t, car maintenance is surprisingly easy on most cars.
Funtagious oh well that’s bad news for me I’m putting a new trans in my truck.
I know right
I worked as a car parts counter man before airbags on a car was even a thing. I had never heard of a clock spring on anything but a clock. This video was exactly what I needed. Without this video I wouldn't have ever attempted this repair.
I'm glad you learned about what this was and got your car fixed!
The clock spring on my Tacoma has been bad for about a year now and I’ve been waiting for you to do a video on them so now I know how to replace it...THANK YOU!
Now you know exactly what to do!
Hey some Tacoma's have a recall to where Toyota will replace it for free. Please check with your dealer first
it isn't that hard. You just get your common handtools, soapy wooder, medium strength treadlocker and that boi will fix itself
But you have to remember the gloves eye protection and dustmask
Did you do it Mr,Sandrowski? How did it go did it take you about an hour?
Chris: "OEM or Aftermarket, it's up to you"
*Proceeds to make an excellent point on why aftermarket part is better*
I avoid aftermarket parts as a rule - too many _really_ bad experiences - but in this case I agree with Chris. The high failure rate on the OEM one is enough to get our attention, and the ease of replacement, low impact if it does fail, and the enormous price difference make it attractive indeed.
@@flagmichael Not only that, but aftermarket parts can be of the same or higher quality. Brands like MEYLE might not have made part X as the OEM manufacturer for car Y. But that does not mean it isn't OEM quality.
@@Swordie100 Not hardly, OEM parts get upgraded to fix whatevee issues too. OEM fit and function is always better than knockoff parts from discount part stores.
@@jdigitalseven7 OEM parts get upgraded to fix issues? This video is literally living proof that this is not always the case..
Notice how I said aftermarket, not knockoff parts or discount store. A lot of manufacturers are better than some manufacturers that are OEM part suppliers. Meyle/Mahle etc are some of them.
@@jdigitalseven7 what??? I think the best proof that's not entirely true is bulletproof diesel parts for mid 2000s ford f250s. They fixed the EGR issue every single truck had and they're all aftermarket. I know it's not "knock off" but it sure isnt OEM. Its better.
You made this 4 years ago, but it's going to help me now as I need to replace the clock spring in my 2011 Sonata. I don't want to pay over $1300 for someone to do it for me. Great channel and help!
My sons clockspring just went out in his 2013 Elantra
Absolutely LOVE Chris's voice and energy.
Thanks!
Chris is a mind reader!
About to do suspension on my jeep and he uploaded his suspension video while I was doing it,
Then my miata needs a new clock spring and the day before he uploads this!
My ChrisFix senses were tingling.
@@chrisfix lol now only if you came and did it for me
Mike Smutz Wack dude, Chris explain
Chris is breaking your car for views.
Why do you have 2 awful cars
Its been long since i heard that “hey guys chrisfix here”
Edit: wtf i just said i miss him and i get 700 likes? Thx guys!
@Hell's favorite NPC #69OU812 . exe There aren't unlimited amount of parts in the car. No wonder why
@Hell's favorite NPC #69OU812 . exe hoping he can do one on changing a passenger seat occupancy sensor. It's slightly different on every car though so I'd feel like that would be a lot of work
''Just like sooo!" 😃
Same
@Hell's favorite NPC #69OU812 . exe nah he has alot of ideas he's just taking his time to make the video
Hey Chris, I just replaced my clock on a 2005 Prius. By the use of your video you created. I've done a lot of training in the past and I just want to praise to and thank you for a stellar job on the presentation. you were extremely thorough in the details and explanation of why, what, & how.. EXCELLENT JOB & WELL DONE!!!!. I couldn't be more happier with the outcome of fixing my car mainly because of YOU!! Thanks Chris
Hey guys! ChrisFix here!...
Problems with the cup holders in your car?
Alright, the first thing we are going to do, is disconnect the battery.
lol
@KelMaster Construction I've replaced hundreds of airbags for the Takata recall and have never disconnected the battery. Dealer techs wont do that because we are on flat rate and time is money. Plus customers get upset if they loose their stations lol. If you're doing it at home I recommend it though. We did have one tech turn an airbag ECU upside down with the ignition on and it tripped the rollover sensor which deployed all the airbags. Always take the key out of the ignition at least
As long you use medium strenght threadlocker - you'll be fine :D
And get some soapy water
😂😂
No one:
Chrisfix : builds entire car
Chrisfix: it's not that hard
noting is impossible if you are a hard worker like chris.
@YFNSP and gloves.
@YFNSP Don't forget the eyes-protection ! or even a mask in case you DIY even your paint job !
it's very simple you can do it at home
@@antonbarkish5924 .. on your driveway, with commons handtools !!
Thank you for the video on clockspring replacement. My horn stopped working and my car wouldnt pass inspection. Looked at other videos and yours stood out for 2 many reasons. You saved me money and stress. ✌
Did it end up being the clock spring for the horn issue? Mine is doing the same thing
Video Idea: Do a super clean interior video on your family's cars
I feel like this guy is related to you lol
done already years ago. on sister's fiesta
Chris is probably the only TH-camr that actually reads through his conments
4 hours everyday reading and responding to comments!
Project Farm reads all of his too.
Everyone: we want a Honda delsol video
Chrisfix: PRIUS
You will get the Del Sol video but it is not simple to film so stay tuned!
He put in the piston return springs and they take couple of months to heat up so you don t damage the piston :))
I need you in my life Chris ☺️you sound just like a man that knows what he’s talking about thank you very much I believe I can do this myself after watching you
Ohhh yeah it’s that time of the week now
Yessssss
DUDE CHRIS I've been having this exact issue in my 2010 Hyundai Elantra ever since I got it and the dealership wanted $150 just to diagnose it! You just showed me the problem with a free video on TH-cam and how to fix it! You're awesome, thank you!
Awesome! Now you know exactly what to do!
Any dealership: it’s going to be 650$ just to replace your clock spring.
ChrisFix: I am about to end this whole mans career I can save A TON of money
lol
True
lol
Lol
Times up! We are entering the time of honesty so “NO MORE CHEATIN’ PEOPLE” got tired of that long ago now I try to fix my own cars. And Thanks to people like you @chrisfix
DUDE FINALLY I MISSED UR VIDEOS I WATCHED THEM ALLLLL
also I love cars too this is why ur one of my favorite TH-camrs keep up the great work chris
Ain't nothing wrong with my car 😂 I'm just here to learn!
Awesome
Voltrons same
I don’t even own a car
Alvar Broing same lol but i still want to learn
We just watch to learn if it ever happens to a friend.
I remember my automotive teacher teaching this when I was attending college. We had an hour powerpoint presentation and did hands on training on it. I think the group and I were changing it out from a '04 Toyota camry (shop car) and that bolt was so rusted that we couldn't get the steering wheel out. I never knew it was that easy and the steps you did on this video is spot on.
I would have never attempted this if not for your video. I watched it 3 times to fully comprehend the process and the tools needed. Everything went as you described and my issue was rectified. Thank you for taking the time to share this knowledge.
Nice work! Glad the video was helpful!
Really? No one?
"A car's weakest part is the nut holding the steering wheel."
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@@rajunoor are you having a stroke?
Hey Chris! It also helps to leave the nut on when removing the steering wheel. When you’re pulling hard on the steering wheel, it will prevent the wheel from hitting you in the face. 😁
Haha def! Luckily this wheel came right off
😂
When u supercharging the driftstang. Love the vids
@Showsy noticed the driftstang still had stock seats, no e brake, and steering wheel wasn't re wrapped yet?
He obviously used old footage from the steering wheel wrapping video, he didn't record that while making this vid.
zioxei exactly lmfaoo
@@garlicbreadjenkins5780 he prerecords all his videos because he only has good weather in the summer and spreads them throughout the year
I like how old this new video is :look at steering wheel on dridtstang
I did it. Took 45 minutes....thanks for your videos!
I didn't even know there's a part called clock spring
Never clicked so fast! Your videos are always amazing!
Notification squad here?
Represent!
Reporting in!
the nut and the shaft are aligned
chrisfix 2019
This is important on many levels!
What. I got a reply frm chris fix.
Mum
Come see this
My rollmodel.
Thanxs.
Umm dude when does he say this I couldn’t find it?
If your nut and shaft are aligned you may have some kinda problem 🧐
Before I start watching your videos I didn't even know how to changed tires but now I am the family mechanic thanks Chris for everything you are a Godsend
Still waiting for the “How to turbo your car” video on the honda del sol
Same
Same.
If you don't know how to turbo a car, don't turbo a car.
Same
Surprise, IT'S TWINS!!!!
Chris's father: walks in and salutes everyone: "Hey Guys!" and immediately turns to his son and say: "Chris, fix here!"
Bet he's very proud of his son.
And so he should
I love this video but right now im waiting for the turbo video for the del sol
Anyways
Great video chris!
I just used this video to replace the clock spring on our 2011 Toyota Sienna. Same process where it counts. The Toyota dealer quoted me $921! I bought an after market clock spring for $91. Did it myself for a tenth of the cost the dealer quoted me, saving over $800! Thank you, ChrisFix! You're the best!
14:09 is why I am here! Replaced my Clock spring and missed up the Calibration and my back up Camera is angled to the left and my VDC light is on! Thank you for helping me calibrate it!
"Hey guys, ChrisFix here!" is something i always waited whenever u don't post a video, finally it's here
Chris: *calls dealership for quote
Dealership: *sweats nervously
Chris, thanks for your clear guidance on how to proceed safely and do the clock spring in my driveway; saved me hundreds of dollars. This is a job any careful, sober auto mechanic can do without much difficulty. Hardest part for me was overcoming stripped threads on the steering wheel (someone had already been there before me . . .) I used 2 other gear pullers until I got the steering wheel started off the splines. You make GREAT videos--please keep it up. When I need to do something I have never done, I always check to see if you have a video (even if it is NOT my car). I have a 1996 Chrysler Town and Country; by late 2023, I have replaced about 95% of ALL the parts in this van--249K miles and going strong. Thanks to videos and other mechanics who have taught me all I needed to know.
I like how happy he is at the end when he is done with his projects, he has a lot of confidence
Chris is the type of dad or older brother every techy wish they had, I had to learn on my own and was blessed with engineers for uncle's and a natural curiosity and determination of how things work, why they work, why it broke, how to fix it, what to do and not to do next time, and how to make it last longer.
"The clock spring connects all the electronics of the steering wheel" me glancing over my car that doesn't even have the horn built into the wheel *seems like I'll be saving a lot of money* !
LOL
Thank you for your this video brother. I've been watching your vidoes for over 5 years.. Never needed them until this went out in my wifes vehicle. Saved over 1k from going to the stealer ship.
"Out with the old, In with the new" that sounds good!!!!!✌️
When he said “anything you need will be in the description” I immediately though I need a car to fix. I’ll look in the description.
"HAY GUIZ!" - It wouldn't be a Chris Fix video without it.
My dad found this soo useful, thank you!
Thanks Chris for helping out with my dad! His heater wasn’t heating up so he took it to a shop and it was expensive for such a simple fix. I showed him a video you made and he fixed it! He just had to put more coolant in the radiator. So thank you so much for helping us out!
Awesome!!
Keep an eye on the coolant level, though. There is a reason it was low. As long as you are not having to add coolant every week it should be good.
Thank you so much for this informative video, it was kinda amazing how many things it fixed at once. It fixed just about every button on my steering wheel, and also the airbag light. I paid $10.00 plus shipping for a brand new same exact part as a factory clock spring, it even came with a 1 year warranty!! Total savings was well north of $500 from the dealer price parts and labor. Had to buy a couple tools, total cost was about $33.00 tools and parts. An absolutely amazing savings, and was easy due to your comprehensive information. Thanks a million Chris!! My car is a 2008 Toyota Prius, Gen 2.
That's what I love to hear! Thanks a lot!
Thanks Chris, your videos are helping bring my pathfinder back to life!!
Did you have to get the clock spring calibrated at the Nissan dealership, I saw a video of clock spring replacement and the guy said it had to be calibrated at the dealership thanks in advance
4:07 gotta love that sweet transition
I like the effort put in.
Thanks a lot!
Barely an inconvenience!
I was just binge watching chrisfix episodes and a video just came out what a perfect monday
@Gabe Hoinh may I remind you the time isnt ways the same as your time
Who doesn't have this problem with their car but is watching anyway?
I'm a mechanic and I'm watching xD to be fair, there are some things I haven't done that I've seen in his videos. I encourage people to watch this channel all the time!
I think I've this problem, tomorrow I'll check my car, but even if I didn't, it's good to learn new things
Me like I’m ten
Don’t tell TH-cam
@@a_m-_-9147 you can be on TH-cam at 10 lol
I watched your video and proceeded to order the clock spring and installed myself based on your video! It works!!! OMG!
Save nearly $200+ as the local car workshop quoted me $250+ for parts and replacement. Did it in less than 1hr like you suggested.
Hello from 🇸🇬 Singapore.
Nice work and glad the video was helpful!
Hey Chris I tell my dad what to do and he knows now
This is wholesome
🎮
Jimmy Productions true
Wholesome 😍
(told)
Fabulous vid, pal. I'm 63 and was a mechanic back when we used dinosaurs to pull us around. Last time I pulled a steering wheel, it was unimaginable to not have a wheel puller. Plus, it was daunting to pull an airbag. Didn't wanna kill myself. Think I'll save myself about $450 and rockauto the clockspring and do this my own damn self. Thank you, sir.
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ChrisFix hi
Thanks Cris 👍
you’re the best and I still watching you vídeos in 2023 ✌️
Love how informed this man is when his breaking down all the components dealing with removing and replacing anything his working on. Be nice if he did the same for a jeep.
I love your vids man! They’re so helpful
Thanks a lot! Glad they are helpful because that is exactly why I make them!
Coming here to tell you I just used this video to change the clock spring on my 2012 Malibu! Slightly different setup but a perfect understanding of how the part works. Thank you for all your great content!
I'm glad the video helped you with your Malibu!
Man i love how clear everything is when you explain it 👌👌
Thanks a lot!
@@chrisfix np fam keeps doing videos
AMAZING --> EXPLAINING --> absolutely perfect!!!!! Well Done CHRIS!
Thanks a lot!
@@chrisfix you WORTH it
Another awesome "How To" video, Chris. I struggled a bit with the disassembly of all the snap-fit parts, and some of the stubborn connectors, but you gave us just enough info, in a very efficient manner, to git-r done. Many Thanks.
Anyone else go “awww” when they heard “inch pounds”
A decade ago I spent about $100 on an inch-lb torque wrench. Now I have (besides the ones I have had for years) ft-lb and in-lb torque wrenches from Harbor Freight. They come with cases, were really cheap, and work as well as the expensive torque wrenches I still have.
@@flagmichael I've had 3 HF 1/2" torque wrenches fail, all in the same way, they just stop clicking, so I don't trust the 1/2" for anything really torque sensitive anymore. No issues with the HF 3/8" torque wrench tho
HES BACK!
I watched a few Toyota clock spring replacement videos before this, but only after watching your video did it seem so much simpler than the others. Never thought I’d need to do this myself but thanks for the helpful video ChrisFix!
9:59 who remember's that video where he made his steering wheel look good again?
yyyeeeaaahh... boiii
Yup
Meeee
Ngl I looked up the old video just to see how long it's been since the clip was used
I thought the Stang's steering wheel got covered over awhile ago.
It did. That clip is when I covered it!
@ChrisFix has mad plan-ahead skills.
Thank you! This resolved my Airbag light that has been on intermittenly for a year or so in 2006 Lexux RX400H with touble codes B010 and B1181! Less than an hour. You inspire confidence!
This is the exact problem my truck has. I just took it into the dealership because it wasn’t quite lining up in the park position. And felt like it wasn’t going to go into park . This problem was fixed a year and a half ago by adjusting the shifter cable. I figured it would be another adjustment of the shifter cable. However they said there’s no problem. They’ve cleaned it up and slight adjustment and charge $95. I left the dealership and discovered my reverse and drive her right out of alignment now as well as my park. Your video is the exact problem I have which I think I will email to the dealership service department. Thank you so much!
I didn't even know that digital clocks still used springs.
Chris removes the steering wheel.
me: "Wait a minute, it will be fun driving like this"
Thank you Chris; my garage just tried to scam me for 750 euros (in Germany) for parts and labor---your sharing of knowledge and know-how has made my month--thank you so much! !
I would point out that defective clock spring did go 180,000 and that Toyota has updated any subsequent clock spring you may buy now so that 220$ might not be too bad if you’re like me and hate doing jobs over and over.
With Chris posting more and more tutorials like these, the education on a car self service will soon raise to so good levels, nobody will go to car repair workshops anymore :D
Maximus *dealerships buy more computer chips and laugh*
Some cities in California banned working on your own vehicles cause it's dangerous
Who else is waiting for his video of turbo/super Charging his driftstang♥️
Me
I actually watched all of your videos a while ago and when my horn stopped working and heard a lot of snapping of wires when turning the steering wheel I new exactly what it was. Thanks for what you do.
ChrisFix’s car: *breaks*
ChrisFix: “Hey guys, ChrisFix here!”
Me: What even is a clock spring
Also Me: Lets watch this video i know nothing about
By far the best DIY video I’ve seen in years. I replaced it on my 2011 Avalon and you were spot on. Thank you so much! BTW, I purchased my clockspring on eBay for $20.00. Awesome!
Thank you as always Chris! Would not have wanted to try this without your video. I did it in under an hour and got an aftermarket clock spring for $20. Fixed the horn on my 2011 Toyota Tundra! So so grateful for your videos. You’re incredibly underrated. Thank you
By underrated you mean almost 10 million subscribers
I'm having the same problem with my 2012 Tundra
where did you buy the clock spring?
I love how Chris fix comes back like he wasn’t gone a month
DMT Kixs you must be new. this is normal for chris since his videos are high quality
You could between bad videos oftenly ir high quality not very often 🤷🏽♂️
Anthony Chen actually for one no it isn’t normal and too the quality has nothing to do with it.
DMT Kixs okay smart guy, whatever you say. if you haven’t noticed his video quality and the time it takes for him to make them, there’s no point in arguing with you
DMT Kixs woohoo, congrats on that comeback! honestly, bringing in mental issues is a great start! just let it go kid, you’re getting too mad over nothing. accept you’re wrong and enjoy chrisfix videos you baby.
This video is very easy to follow and understand the steps of what to do. Thank you😊
Thanks a lot!
@@chrisfix you are welcome
That awkward moment when I thought my clockspring was broken but turns out I forgot to connect the connectors when replacing my steering wheel
My English teacher said talk about someone that achieved their dream i talked about you like how you wanted to get an h1 hummer since you were a kid 😎
Been NEEDING my ChrisFix fix!
Chris, if you see this, I have a big ratchet set and sometime this year (as of 2020) I will try to strip a cheap car for money, it’s all because of how you know all this and have taught me, keep doing what your doing!
Great video with one flaw that I can spot: torque specifications are almost always meant for dry fasteners, so you are overtorquing because there is a reduction of friction due to liquid thread locker by ~20%
I'd rather it be too tight than not tight enough.
@@lp3668 then you would rather your fasteners break on you then
The price difference between oem and after market was scary...