Chrysler 2005 Crossfire SRT6 Service Manual page 1448

8O - 92 RESTRAINTS - SERVICE INFORMATION ZH
CLOCKSPRING
DESCRIPTION
The clockspring assembly is secured to the multi-func-
tion switch mounting housing near the top of the steer-
ing column behind the steering wheel.
Within the plastic case and wound around the rotor
spool is a long ribbon-like tape. The outer end of the
tape terminates at the connector receptacles that face
the instrument panel, while the inner end of the tape
terminates at the pigtail wires and connector recepta-
cles on the hub of the clockspring rotor that face the
steering wheel.
Service replacement clocksprings are shipped pre-
centered and with a molded plastic locking pin
installed. The locking pin secures the centered clock-
spring rotor to the clockspring case during shipment
and handling, but must be removed from the clock-
spring after it and the multi-function switch mounting
housing are installed on the steering column.
The clockspring cannot be repaired. If the clockspring
is faulty, damaged, or if the driver airbag has been
deployed, the clockspring must be replaced.
OPERATION
The clockspring is used to provide continuous electrical continuity between the instrument panel and the electrical
components mounted on or in the steering wheel. The clockspring case is secured to the top of the steering column.
The connector receptacle on the tail of the fixed clockspring case connect the clockspring to the vehicle electrical
system through a single four pin connector (yellow) to the instrument panel wire harness.
The clockspring rotor is movable and is keyed to the
hub of the steering wheel by two large flats that are
molded into the rotor hub. The three pins (two round
and one oblong) on the lower surface of the clock-
spring rotor hub engage and index the clockspring
rotor to the turn signal cancel cam. The turn signal
cancel cam is integral to the multi-function switch
mounting housing and is keyed to the upper steering
column shaft. The short, black-sleeved yellow pigtail
wire on the upper surface of the clockspring rotor con-
nect the clockspring to the driver airbag, while a steer-
ing wheel wire harness connects the two connector
receptacles on the upper surface of the clockspring
rotor to the horn switch.