Detailed How To Replace A Clockspring (or Spiral Cable) 2002 - 2008 Toyota Corolla / Matrix / Vibe

[@lobdsk]

Thanks. Followed your example and it went flawlessly.

[@mikemartinez524]

Just finished changing the clock spring on my moms 2004 Toyota Corolla. This video helped me complete the job with no hiccups. Very thorough and informative. Keep up the great work. Videos like this save us alot of money not having to go through dealership. Great job 👍🏼

[@javosgarage]

@Mike Martinez - Really glad to hear your job went well and my video was able to help you. Thank you for taking the time to leave me some feedback, I really appreciate it!

[@paulaalejandragomezvillalo8287]

Best video ever. Thank you so much

[@johnnyramirez4141]

Best reply to the best video ever

[@javosgarage]

You're very welcome and thank you for the compliment!

[@tilltopper]

one of the best instructional video on you tube and I have seen a lot of them

[@javosgarage]

Thank you very much!

[@kaylamihu116]

Thank you for this video! It saved me so much money to be able to do this myself

[@javosgarage]

Glad I could help!

[@edm9823]

I used your video to install a new clock spring on my wife’s 07’ Corolla today. Very easy thanks to your clear and detailed instructions. I bought the part on eBay for $11.65 including shipping.

[@javosgarage]

@ed m - That is AWESOME! So glad to hear you were able to get your project done. It always makes my day to hear one of my videos has been able to help someone. Thank you very much for stopping by and taking a moment to leave me some feedback - much appreciated!

[@jjack6896]

Still working I need one also? It's a fraction of the cost of the parts stores aftermarket or an OEM.

[@PalverGMinier]

Does it still work for you?

[@ericg3832]

Toyota dealership charges me a little more than $1000 to replace the clockspring on my 2008 Toyota Corolla. Great video! Definitely going to do this work on my own.

[@javosgarage]

@Eric Godinez - That's some crazy fees for a clockspring huh Eric? Hopefully my video can help you get the job done and save yourself some serious cash in the process. Thanks for stopping by and taking a moment to leave me a comment - much appreciated!

[@Carlosboyyy]

this saved his saved me about $500. thanks

[@javosgarage]

@CERDI FITNESS - That is fantastic! I really love reading comments like this, thank you so much for taking the time to leave me some feedback. Much appreciated!!

[@robertjosephkeil]

Great video, well presented, and very thorough. This saved me about $700. Thank you Javo's Garage!

[@javosgarage]

@robertjosephkeil - You're VERY welcome! I absolutely love reading comments like this, it makes all the effort to put these videos out worthwhile. I'm really glad your project went well. Thank you so much for taking the time to come back and leave me some feedback, much appreciated!

[@johnnyramirez4141]

Love the attention to detail. It shows that you love what you do

[@javosgarage]

Thank you for the compliment!

[@MarzNet256]

Just installed clock spring in 2006 Matrix. Followed your instructions step by step-a truly excellent how to. I would add one thing: If you rent a puller, check it to make sure it is in good shape. I had to take the first one back to autozone as some silly completely roached it.

[@doggos4life650]

Great video. Thank you!

[@jamesdonovan4606]

Excellent video sir Well done and clear with extra tips Thank you

[@javosgarage]

James Donovan Thank you very much for the kind words! I’m happy to hear you enjoyed my video and I really appreciate you taking a moment to leave me some feedback.

[@davidg5704]

Excellent video and explanations. One of the best videos explaining this procedure. I have done this before but wanted to revisit just to remind me of nuances.

[@sayedislam7552]

One of the best DIY video. Thanks sir

[@seshachary5580]

very educative. Thank you regards

[@javosgarage]

You're very welcome and thank you for the compliment!

[@michaelgohier9931]

Worked like a charm! Thx! :)

[@javosgarage]

@Michael Gohier - That is great to hear Michael! It always puts a big smile on my face to hear one of my videos has been able to help someone with their project. I appreciate you stopping by and taking a moment to leave me a comment - thank you.

[@sixtodejesus2733]

Excellent video expertise well demostrated

[@javosgarage]

@Sixto Dejesus - Thank you so much for the compliments! I'm always happy to hear one of my videos has been helpful to someone. I really appreciate you stopping by and taking a moment to leave me a comment - thank you!

[@HeinerStorchennest1]

Great and helpful presentation. Is there a similar one for the passenger airbag?

[@javosgarage]

I'm sorry but I don't have one for the passenger side. I appreciate your compliment of this project though!

[@kiwicory100]

Did you use oem part or after market?

[@haijiexiao7187]

Thank you for the great video. I followed it and replaced my 2005 Corolla with a new clockspring. However, the airbag light is still on. Do I need to reset the airbag light after the replacement? How to reset if necessary? Or are there other problems? Thanks

[@javosgarage]

Hello, I apologize for extreme delay in responding. I didn't run into your situation, but if I did, I would first disconnect the battery for 5 minutes and then see if that reset the system. Next, I would get the vehicle scanned for codes to know precisely what is causing the light and ask them to clear the codes. If that didn't resolve the problem (I hate to tell you this but...) I would return the part and exchange it for another one. If that didn't resolve the issue, I would return the part altogether and go with a different part manufacturer (probably a factory part, it's more expensive but may fix the problem). If that didn't resolve my issue, I would have to break down and get the dealer to use their factory scanners and experience to find the solution. I hope that helps you. Sorry again for the delayed response. Thanks for stopping by!

[@lynncruz6479]

Thank you for your video! I was able to replace the clock spring successfully, which corrected the original problem of the cruise control not working. The old clock spring had a ground, but the new one did not. I didn’t feel that would be a problem, but now the air bag stays on all the time. Could the lack of ground be the problem or should I consider something else? Thank you for your time! Lynn

[@rbljackson]

So..i have an 03 corolla. for a while the air bag light was on. Then one day the horn wouldn't shut off, so I disconnected the plug at the horn to shut it up. A few weeks later I discovered the cruise control isnt coming on either. Does that also sound like a bad clock spring? They want 325 bucks for a new one at O Reils', so im trying to make sure that's what's wrong before I commit to the order.

[@jenniferjackson7031]

I'm hoping to do this repair on my 2004 Corolla, but I'm wondering if it will clear the airbag warning light, or do I have to have that reset a mechanic or dealership? Thanks so much for this video!

[@joevehige8558]

Appreciate the detailed video. Thanks!

[@javosgarage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@naumanmy]

Excellent۔ detailed video with great tips

[@soccerisinmyblood2090]

Hi Javo, great presentation. I did follow your video and replace clock spring. The airbag remains ON. B1801 B1810 B1811 Do you have any tips on how to proceed? Thanks.

[@javosgarage]

I apologize for not seeing your comment earlier. I hope you found the solution. I don't know your entire situation but I would start with verifying all my connections were good, if that checked out I honestly would jump straight to returning the clockspring and getting an exchange. I have run into issues like this a few times and it has been resolved with a different part. Again, sorry for the late response. Thank you for stopping by.

[@coacht637]

Great job on the videos! A+

[@MarzNet256]

Cool. Just got mine today. Gonna rent a puller from autizone just in case. 2006 Matrix with 178k.

[@juliohermandez2773]

Great job thank you very informative

[@javosgarage]

@Julio Hermandez - You're very welcome and thank you for the compliment! I appreciate you stopping by and taking a moment to leave a comment.

[@mserrato587]

Thank you!!!! Great job, just have a quick, I did follow your instructions now the horn works, the air bag light whent off, but when I use the lights to do a left or right turn they don't go back by itself. 😓

[@javosgarage]

Hello Marco, I'm sorry for the delayed response. Unfortunately, the solution will be removing the clockspring and ensuring it aligns with the pins on your turn sign signal switch. There are pins that should set your blinkers back to the neutral position when the steering wheel is returned to the neutral position (wheels straight) after making a turn. Look for those down inside the column. Fortunately, I didn't run into this issue during my replacement. I no longer have this vehicle; otherwise, I'd shoot a quick video for you. I wish you the best. Thanks for stopping by!

[@mserrato587]

@Javo’s Garage Thank you very much!!! Have a Blessing day 🙏

[@javosgarage]

@@mserrato587 You're very welcome. You as well.

[@kat4animals004]

Hey there I'm only part way into your video and it's so informative already! I have a 2005 Toyota tundra that needs a new clock spring because of non-operational horn. When the horn area is pressed it works intermittently and very rarely at that. I've already changed the relay. I'm pretty darn sure it's the clock spring from other research I've done. Would this video be the same guide to a 2005 tundra? And I see that you haven't made videos for a long time so maybe you won't even see this message and question. If you do happen respond to this message I thank you in advance! And I appreciate your video! Thanks again!

[@javosgarage]

Hello there! I'm sorry, I have been away for a little while and I'm just now getting the chance to go back through and try to answer questions that have been left for me. Unfortunately, I'm not going to be of much help to you here. I have not done a clockspring in a Tundra so I can't say how much this video would help. Now the ideas and concepts are probably the same but the process I'm sure is going to be different. I'm sorry, I wish I was of more help to you here. I wish you the best on your project. Thanks for stopping by!

[@longbeachcalifornia6040]

Working on it Toyota Corolla it sounds like a Dennis office you’re pulling teeth 😂😂😂

[@tubetigeerr]

how is your airbag after 3 years? is it still working? I bought a cheaper $36 one. And after 2 months, this airbag sometimes works, sometimes not. I wonder if it is becasuse of cheap one? hope yours last many years, but mine only for 2 months. The one original from my car working from 2007 until July 2022.

[@javosgarage]

I no longer have this Corolla so I honestly can't give it a long term review. It worked for the few months I had the car. Your right though, sometimes it's worth the extra investment to go with a factory part. In this case a factory part was substantially more which is why I went with this one. I didn't have any issues and I'm sorry yours did after a short period of time. Thank you for stopping by and taking a moment to leave me a comment and I apologize for responding sooner.

[@willistoyou]

Javo, I have the same car, a 2004 Toyota Corolla LE. What is the part number for the Clock Spring? I want to order the part online and want to be sure to get the right one the first time.

[@jamesdonovan4606]

Javo we replaced the clock spring and got horn to work but air bag lights remains on Follow your steps Test drove car and horn stopped working We removed air bag and checked all connections checked fuse Any idea what to check now Thanks

[@javosgarage]

@James Donovan - Hi James. If you had not replaced the clock spring I would say you have all the symptoms of a bad clock spring! The best thing to start with would be to find out what codes you have and it will point you in the right direction. If that’s not an immediate option I would try a few initial things. Do you have the airbag simulators? If so, I would remove the airbag, disconnect the battery for 15-20 minutes, insert the simulators and see if your airbag light goes away. If it does, it would point to a problem in your airbag. If it doesn’t it would point to a problem with the new clock spring (I know it’s new but they are man made so it’s possible), you could have a ground issue or a broken wire. When both the horn and airbag still have issues with a new clock spring I would begin looking into the wiring, especially the grounds. If the simulators aren’t an option you could simply test for continuity or resistance before and after the clock spring to test it. Whenever I have an issue like this I will start at the beginning (in this case the steering wheel) and work my way down the line from there, testing everything as I go in sections. You could be dealing with two separate issues here, not necessarily just one. What I mean is I have seen corrosion on the contacts for the horn cause problems so while the airbag is off make sure to clean the contacts with something abrasive to make sure you’re getting a good connection. I hope this helps point you in the right direction. Please feel free to ask more questions and I’ll do whatever I can to help you.

[@simonsuso479]

Wondering if you have come across any issues with the airbag systems on the Dodge Caravans. I have a 2006 3.8L that the airbag light on the instrument panel keeps coming on and going off pretty routinely. Read some forums suggesting some connections under the seat, some suggesting clockspring. Also, I disconnected the battery while checking these items prior to an inspection. Now I need to go through a drive cycle so there will be some emissions details available for inspection. Do you know the correct drive cycle procedure for these vans?

[@javosgarage]

@Simon Suso - I have had virtually no issues with the airbag system on these vans. I've never even had to replace a clock spring in one! To properly start diagnosing the SRS issue I would scan for codes. There are many variables that could be causing your issue but a quick scan can narrow that down for you. You can always check your connections under the seats but these connections have a locking tab to prevent them from coming loose. Is it possible? Sure, but I highly doubt it. Since you've disconnected your battery I would drive it a bit and see if your light returns, if it does then you can check for codes. Honestly, I don't have the exact drive cycle procedure handy. Whenever I've had to do this I basically drove the vehicle in combination of city and highway driving for about 15-20 minutes and that did the trick. What I can tell you is the road test of a "typical drive cycle" involves a highway and two road (or city) driving sessions. The first phase will be a short city driving test. In this first step, you’ll slowly accelerate to roughly 25 miles per hour. Anytime you stop the vehicle - for stop signs, traffic, or other reasons - come to a complete stop before proceeding. The second step involves a highway test. You’ll want to accelerate to about 55mph and hold that speed for at least five miles. The third road test is a return to city driving, where you repeat what you drove in the first city road test. I hope this helps you, let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for stopping by!

[@chantelhuston74]

I recently had my clockspring replaced with a non-toyota oem part. The light is still on. The mechanic said my computer is bad. However when I brought it to toyota they said the computer is fine and the lock on the clockspring is broken/missing because I didn't buy a Toyota part. Is this something you have dealt with before?

[@garybraswell6571]

Thank you so much

[@gustavorosendo3297]

Great video!! Is this the same process on a 2015 corolla? The hardest part of installing the new clock spring is when you made the 5 turns, I can't process it yet?

[@javosgarage]

I'm sorry Gustavo, but I haven't done one of these in a 2015 so I can't give you an informed answer. I would guess they are similar in the function of the clockspring. The reason for the turns is to enable movement of the steering wheel in both the left and right directions that will either "tighten" or "loosen" the spring and still keep the wires intact. Wish I was of more help to you. Good luck on your project and thanks for stopping by.

[@u0only0live0once]

I have b1811 could that be clockspring also where do you get air bag simulators

[@nathanrandall4316]

I have a 08 Toyota Matrix the only problem I have is no horn I’ve checked the horn the relay the fuses no problems with any of those so I assumed it’s the clock spring I got one ordered do you think that’s the problem?

[@javosgarage]

Nathan Randall - Let’s see if we can help get your horn working again. My first impression would be it does sound like a clock spring issue. Does the cruise control work or airbag light on? That could also point to the clock spring and it would be another way to verify that as the cause. HOWEVER, I would try to rule out other possibilities as I would hate to have you just throw parts at your problem. Here is how I would go about diagnosing the issue if it were me: 1. Verify the fuse is good with a tester, not just visual. 2. Swap out the relay with another one to verify the relay. 3. Make sure the ground to the horn is good. 4. Run a jumper straight to the horn to verify function. 5. Use a volt meter at the horn while having someone try activating it. I understand this is a bit redundant but it’s just more data. If my horn beeps when I jump it, the fuse and relay are good and my meter verifies no power then I would go back to the source of the “signal” where it all begins. I have seen corrosion at the contact (or pressure) points cause issues. I would clean those with something a bit abrasive to make sure your getting good contact and then try the horn again. There are three contact points once you remove the airbag and they are copper so that will make them easier to find. They are located top right and left with one on the bottom. If that doesn’t resolve your issue you have two options: 1. Replace the clock spring and see if it resolves the issue. 2. Start tracking down and testing the wiring to make sure that isn’t causing the issue. Hopefully this will help you get started. Let me know if I can help with other questions.

[@travelwithoutmoving8842]

Hey on my 2010 Corolla S the Volume buttons Bluetooth Buttons on steering,Horn and Cruise Control buttons do not work. No Airbags Light or any light. Does that mean its the Clockspring for sure? Could it be a Fuse issue? And how important is using the exact force to tighten the Steering Wheel nut and screws? Help will be appreciated.

[@javosgarage]

@TravelWithoutMoving - Thanks for stopping by. Honestly, I highly doubt this is a fuse issue. If the fuse to the radio were to be out then the entire radio would not operate, not just the steering wheel controls. Based on the symptoms you're describing I really believe your issue is the clock spring. It is the one central point all of these things have in common. So, if your radio is working except for the steering controls AND the horn is not working if it were me I would be replacing the clock spring. Now, before throwing parts at the problem I would: 1. Verify all of my fuses were good with a tester - this one from Harbor Freight is inexpensive and works great: www.harborfreight.com/computer-safe-automotive-logic-probe-63597.html 2. Have someone activate the horn for you while checking for power at the horn. If no power, run a jumper to the horn and verify it's function. 3. If all fuses are good and I can get the horn to work by jumping it then I'm replacing the clock spring. In regards to torquing the fasteners for the steering wheel and airbag, there is NO option but to properly tighten them to spec. We're talking about being able to steer and control the vehicle along with a charged airbag system. It has to be done right! If you don't own a torque wrench you can easily get a loaner for free at all the major auto parts stores. You can also buy one for $20 at Harbor Freight then you own the tool for future use: www.harborfreight.com/12-in-drive-click-type-torque-wrench-63882.html Hopefully this will help you get started. Let me know if I can help with other questions.

[@illj]

Thank you.

[@demolay8]

Is 2018 much different as far as you know? The dealer wants TWELVE HUNDRED dollars to do this work.

[@ArmandoRodriguez-yv6el]

What is the part number for the clock spring and where did you get it from?

[@javosgarage]

I ordered mine from Amazon, but the particular part I ordered is no longer available. I believe the Toyota part number is 8430602110. The Dorman is 525-402. Neither of those are available on Amazon. I would look at eBay, I did find a variety of options over there.

[@kirtanabasthogsuk6809]

Which way can I contact you? My car corolla 2007 cable accelerator must be equipped with Cruise Control I am from Thailand.

[@paulj3592]

What's the part number for the clock spring

[@PalverGMinier]

Are Amazon tapes good?

[@javosgarage]

Honestly not sure. Haven't used them so I can't really say.

[@immibajwa495irfan]

❤

[@juanlongo4868]

Do we really have to do the 5 tours ,maybe not

[@muscletherapysandiego7587]

Cant get the airbag off.. those screws are a pain.

[@MathiasMaximus]

I loosened the 2 bolts but I can't get the airbag off

[@davidmpower86]

Get a small thin pick to get on the side of the airbag sneak it tru and push the screw outward it will work perfectly

[@3949zxcvbnm]

That right side set screw didn't look like it tightened at all, imagine if the airbag blows and goes side ways O_O

[@javosgarage]

@john doe - Your observation is correct, it wasn't tightened during that clip! I did put wording up at 27:45 that mentions I went back and properly tightened those (I also provided the torque specs) but unfortunately forgot to hit the record button on my camera so it wasn't included in this video. This was one of my very first videos so I was (and still am) in the process of learning how to make videos. Now days, I would have gone back and done that portion over again but made sure I was recording. I'd like to think I'm getting better with videos as I go along. Thanks for stopping by and taking a moment to leave me some feedback.

[@3949zxcvbnm]

@@javosgarage BTW just replaced mine today thanks to your video, saved me hundreds! Thank You

[@javosgarage]

@@3949zxcvbnm - Very cool! I love getting comments like this, it really makes my day. Thank you for taking the time to come back and let me know how it went.

[@3949zxcvbnm]

@@javosgarage Theres more to my story... I took my 03 corrolla for a test drive and got pulled over 1 block away. I explained i just pulled the steering wheel to fix the air bag light so i can pass inspection. The cop said you can't pull it off by yourself... and I had the puller kit and old clock spring in my passenger seat and showed him and he let me go!

[@javosgarage]

@@3949zxcvbnm - That. Is. AWESOME! By far the best (and most humorous) feedback I've received since posting here on YT. Thank you for the huge smile on my face right now! So glad all turned out well for you.

[@coacht637]

Great job on the videos! A+