How To:1994-2002 Dodge Ram Clock Spring Replacement

[@stumoo4744]

!!!! I love smart people... My Airbag light has been on for the last year.... I figured it was the sensor in the front bumper..... My cruise control hasn't worked forever.... The steering wheel sounded like there was gravel inside the steering wheel when making turns in town.... a month ago the horn wouldn't quit honking, so I took out a fuse that also killed the radio, tail lights, cab lights and I figured the steering wheel horn buttons were stuck... Finally, last week a relatively thin copper wire started twisting its way out between the steering wheel and the column! Thanks for taking the time to post this video! It is much appreciated

[@Dr-wheel-barrow-opperator]

Awesome video. Thank you for taking the time to make this to help us all out.

[@19sloper]

Thanks for the good video. Good description, and everything looked the same on my 97 Dakota. Now we'll see if my cruise control works!

[@Kyle_McKnight]

Nice video man, I’m going to have to do this. My cruise doesn’t work and my airbag light is on. Never really thought about it being the clock spring. Thanks for the upload.

[@Schneids15]

No problem! As you can see it is easy to do. Like i say in the video try and get your hands on OEM over dorman or something. I am sure aftermarket is fine but i prefer the oem for some things.

[@Kyle_McKnight]

Schneids15 yeah I’m just going to order the same part number you got. Do you work on these trucks for a living?

[@Schneids15]

For sure. Go to ebay and a guy has them for cheap. It will list as genuine mopar durango ram etc. Just make sure you get the one for cruise or it won’t have the wiring. You know what i don’t work on these trucks for a living. I am a boat mechanic. I have often thought of starting up something on the side because i know these trucks so well just from doing my own work on them.

[@constancekrischan9967]

Gosh, I sure love the sound of that Cummins! I got the 5.9L magnum V8 gasoline.

[@MrRipper04]

Thanks for the video. It helped get me started. I have a 2001 Cummins. I have the radio controls on mine so probably why my part was different. I have one medium sized connector instead of the 2 split wires. Just a pointer so you dont have to put your rig back together to order the correct part like me! Also my steering wheel horn/airbag bolts were an 8mm. All is well now and also i fixed my horn! Haven't had a horn on this truck since i bought it 5 years ago! Thanks again. Happy wrenchin' y'all!

[@patrickfitzmichael5940]

Good video. You covered details missing from other vids.

[@Schneids15]

Thank you!

[@OcRefrig]

Good video ! Thanks for making it. Ive got a 1999 dodge ram 2500. No air bag light but cruise control does not work when steering wheel is turned in a certain direction. Cruise only works when I’m driving south on the freeway. Going north it wont set. Steering wheel position I’m guessing.

[@alldeisel2208]

So the light for the cruise control won't come on......will replacing this get my cruise control back?

[@bt1959]

Thanks, my column has been clicking and my cruise drops out the first time i move my wheel. going to order this.

[@WilleJamesHuff]

I can only find one that has cruise and audio control. My truck don’t have audio control I’m wondering if that one would still work

[@MrPsychguy1]

Would a bad clock spring cause your horn to constantly go off? The only way I could stop it was to disconnect the wires going directly to the horns. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@Schneids15]

I am not sure as i have never had it happen personally. My best guess would be no because on my truck it has power fed to the horn. When you press it, it grounds it and your horn goes off. It could be touching ground. Try and pull your horn off the wheel and see if it stops. Otherwise i would suspect a wiring short somewhere.

[@toasteroverdrive1097]

On old cars there is usually a thin pad of foam that ususually degrades overtime and loses its springyness don't know about the ram though

[@Luna-dt1nt]

I have the same problem on my 97 Dodge Ram 2500 turbo diesel my horn doesn’t work I already check my fuses n relays there ok..any ideas

[@Luna-dt1nt]

I have the same problem

[@Monika-rq7ux]

My horn was blasting with my 99 Ram shut off. I pulled blown fuse and pulled the horn relay too. My airbag light has been coming on randomly too. I think this is the fix I need.

[@frogfrogger6260]

'97 Dodge Ram 1500 Single Cab short box. Brand New Clock Spring, CC lights come on, still no CC, no Horn. Air bag light goes off. Still at a loss. Is this a vaccum issue, or a fuse issue? Or something else, I should be looking into?

[@kylel7926]

Just put a new spring in, didn’t have an airbag light before but had no cruise control.. now I have a light with both the new and old springs.. code reader says driver squib circuit short

[@suzanneneikirk5544]

I have a 2000 dodge dakota with the same damn problem cruise doesn't work and airbag light stays on. My problem is also the steering wheel is upside down when wheels are straight. Think when my brother replaced the rack and pinion something didn't get down in the process of doing and that's why my steering wheel is upside. Not sure if i replace the clockspring would fix that problem but definitely fix cruise and airbag light problem.

[@constancekrischan9967]

Ok, I got no horn, cruise control but airbag light is not on. I checked the fuses and they are all good. Gonna replace clock spring just because!

[@Krink545]

99 Cummins. The cruise light does not come on when I turn the ignition on. Any thoughts? Cruise was working.

[@whatsyourstyle]

2000 Durango cruise control doesn’t work but no light on dash?

[@adanr150]

Great vid. I’ll be doing mine tomorrow

[@Schneids15]

Thank you, also for other comment it does give power to cruise switches yes

[@adanr150]

So I replaced mine. It removed airbag light but still when I press on button for cruise I get no light on dash

[@caleb-2536]

Been looking for a replacement but all oem ones I see say discontinued... any links or ideas? Would the dorman oe one from advanced auto work for 75$?

[@332nik]

So i replaced the clock spring but when I pulled the steering wheel my steering wheel column squeaks with and bump or movement. Any suggestions where I need to tighten?

[@marinsanchez6]

Hi Sir, will a bad clock spring make my horn stay stuck.

[@dennissecor8092]

Great job and video thank you for sharing!

[@johnM-Jr]

So the horn doesn't work if the clock spring doesn't work? My cruise dont work, and horn either.

[@Schneids15]

The click spring is likely your issue. If you hear a clunking or snapping sound when turning the steering wheel it is pretty well 100% your issue.

[@johnM-Jr]

​@@Schneids15 and i had the airbag off and tested the redwire and had no current. wasnt sure if that was the hotwire or not.

[@petemartin2824]

Good video. Thank you!

[@fixedandwelded]

Very helpful video. Could a bad clockspring cause the overdrive button on the shifter to not work? Anyone have any idea what might cause overdrive not to work? No light comes on or anything. The physical clicking on the button feels fine.

[@fixedandwelded]

@@twistedtree4328 I have since fixed the overdrive. The clockspring fixed my cruise control, but to fix the over drive button it was very simple. If anyone is reading, remove the OD button and simply clean the metal contact points. A seemingly non existent hazy film of dust/dirt (didn’t even look dirty to be honest) was preventing the button to have connection. Simple zero cost fix.

[@adanr150]

Brother does clock spring also give power to cruise control

[@cameronwalrath6222]

Yes

[@georgeraburn7172]

Nice video, thanks!!!

[@constancekrischan9967]

Don’t have horn but cruise still works and no airbag light. Still clock spring?

[@ddavis11587]

Same problem with me would like to know fuses and relay are fine

[@constancekrischan9967]

Oh I didn’t check relays.

[@kenkaniff9578]

new clock spring, no horn and airbag light still on. IDK what to do now. Horn works if I short it on the steering wheel nut.

[@Schneids15]

Horn will only work if shorted that way. It has to be installed on the wheel to work i believe.

[@the_allamerican7057]

@@Schneids15 I have no airbag light at all when I turn the wheel, the horn will stay on constantly until I turn the wheel the opposite way. The signals work fine. No clue what’ll cause this. Any input is appreciated.

[@jefferysteele6573]

Just want to ask your truck has all the cruise control stuff under the hood correct? My 02 3500 the cruise light on cluster dont come on when I turn the key on so

[@Schneids15]

Correct mine has stuff under the hood. I added this to my truck. Does the cruise light come on when you press the cruise button?

[@jefferysteele6573]

@@Schneids15 I dont have the cruise servo or anything but my steering wheel does have the buttons light dont come on when pressing any of the cruise buttons. But light dont even come on when I turn key on before cranking truck

[@Schneids15]

Wondering if your light is burned out. Maybe check fuses also? I believe the 01-02 trucks never used a servo and somehow did it electronically.

[@jefferysteele6573]

@@Schneids15 but there is the plug for a servo under the driver side battery unless the plug is like a backup option

[@jefferysteele6573]

@@Schneids15 plus all fuses are good I bought the truck like a month & half- 2 months ago so I'm trying to figure everything out

[@jackeddanny]

Would anyone know why on a 2002 why when I press the horn there is no sound but the right blinker will flash?

[@joelzambrano8966]

Justo estoy queriendo reparar el pito de mi RAM 1500

[@dr.shorty8765]

thanks for the info

[@ryanwinnard8359]

Thank you

[@efti_7solid454]

I changed the clock spring but the light still on any advice

[@jride1520]

Air bag light sensor?

[@bigmurph1447]

The 94-97 has a different steering wheel set up. But I am sure it's close to the same

[@Schneids15]

that's correct they have the steering controls in the centre on the bottom right? I am 99% sure everything else is the same. The Gen1 trucks should be very close too.

[@bigmurph1447]

@@Schneids15 I got my truck back on the road by the sob geled up on me twice so far lol

[@Schneids15]

@@bigmurph1447 I have been using Kleen Flo. have had the best luck with it. had freeze ups with power service and others.

[@bigmurph1447]

@@Schneids15 I got the stuff from work it was Crc diesel 911 I use 1/2 bottle and I put a 1/2 bottle of howes in it. I think I am going to start stocking amsoil since I am a dealer for it lol

[@Schneids15]

big murph amsoil seems to have good stuff. My best experiences are from the kleen flo and lucas.

[@johnmaxx4818]

Adjust did that the light went out everything worked while sitting still I turn the wheel to the right I heard a crack light back on

[@Schneids15]

Did you have your steering centred and make sure that the clock spring was centred also?

[@johnmaxx4818]

@@Schneids15 yes

[@johnmaxx4818]

@@Schneids15 turns out I had a broken tab in one of the mounting holes

[@Schneids15]

Glad you got it figured out. That stumped me.

[@dennisheun9974]

At 7:49 your connection came apart before you attached the airbag.

[@Schneids15]

Yes correct. I fixed it off camera. I couldn’t get it fully seated with one hand. Lol

[@jimnasium2818]

you were pressing the wrong button to activate cruise control..

[@GabrielHernandez-go3sn]

That's it?? Omg

[@billymorrow43]

Warning to anyone thinking there clockspring is bad . Replace it sooner then later , a bad one can short out and cause the airbag to go off in your face . Ask me how I know