Project 2014 Forester: Fix Horn, Steering Wheel Controls, Etc. Easy DIY Clock Spring Replacement!

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[@alanlangley7246]

That man can fix anything i do believe he can fix the crack of dawn

[@paulfoglia8115]

Excellent job. That video was exactly how all DIY videos should be done. No fluff. No rambling. No wasted time watching someone fumble a tool.

[@neilh9442]

I appreciate you mentioning the prior tech not putting the screws back on the clamshell. And that you found some and did. Also knee/torque/camera skills are impressive.

[@alexpaul2834]

This video was invaluable in helping me diagnose and replace my broken clock spring on my 2015 Outback. Thank you so much MrSubaru and thanks for the discount code Subaru Parts Deals were quick and easy. Saved myself a few hundred bucks on a repair at the shop thanks to you!

[@DDB168]

I've never been inside a steering wheel. Doesnt seem too scary, and you did it one handed 👍

[@MrPoppyDuck]

Thank you Mr Subaru for another very helpful video! You are making it possible to be less intimidated when working on Subies.

[@optimisticease]

Thank you!!! I was successful, wasn’t too hard at all (besides the airbag springs.. lol) - glad to have my horn back and feel safer again

[@dravengore9475]

The damn clips are the hardest part

[@RTCompany]

Recently got a 2013 Legacy and your videos are getting me up to speed on the important things these Subarus need. Thanks!

[@hannahprice781]

I replaced the relay on my 2015 forester and the fuse is good. I guess this is my next step to see if it'll get my horn working. Your videos have taught me so much and saved me from having to go to a mechanic. Thank you!

[@jonathanstotts]

Adding my own report… this fixed my issue of horn not working when the wheel was centered (but working when rotated). Thanks for the video!

[@rmarkw1]

Thanks. Used this video and 1 other to replace the clock spring on 2104 Forester with dead horn. Air bag was a pain to remove. The springs are difficult to see. It's a good idea to take a marker and draw a line down the steering wheel bolt and mark above and below to help line up steering wheel when replaced. $30 clock spring off eBay is working fine for now.

[@cliffmerems2390]

Perfect visual and directions. Thank you. The hardest part for me was finding the air bag release pins. lol

[@cliffmerems2390]

Thanks!

[@markmartineau1015]

Thanks for the help with the economy as it is every dollar helps. My only advice is to say the pins to release the bag are at about 2:00 and 10:00 from the side holes upon entering.

[@kidwelldavid6136]

You still make that look easy. Great video.👍

[@MrSubaru1387]

Thanks 👍

[@richroj]

thanks Pal, That was great. very informatve. I love my 2015 FXT Touring and my 2003 FXS Premium 👍

[@MrSubaru1387]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jameshyde1501]

I am fortunate that my subi.. is in BEAUTIFUL! shape for a 2011 Outback

[@youngguns1319]

I would of broken a lot more things if I had not watched this video before doing the work. Thanks for all the info now my 15 outback is back up 100%.

[@fordfactor]

Excellent. My 02 H6 has a clock spring that sounds like a rattlesnake when i turn the wheel. Repair thankfully looks straightforward!

[@MrSubaru1387]

Haha, my old 02 L.L.Bean's clock spring has been sounding extra crunchy lately as well. But I guess it's tired after 303k miles! lol

[@schumacher47]

Again awesome DIY. Thank you.

[@tristanj7551]

thank you mr. subaru for another fantastic and informative video!

[@mikeabbitt8309]

Amazing how you can do the job while holding the camera.

[@jameshyde1501]

But you make it look so!... easy. I think if it were I doing the work, perhaps I could have done it; but! it would have taken me two weeks to get it done.

[@MrSubaru1387]

It’s not that bad! lol

[@Jkorchak]

Hey MrSubaru kind of new to your channel but love your videos!

[@taeglanthornton]

Couldn't be better timing! About to delve in to this on my 2006 OB 3.0 to attempt to diagnose a non-functional cruise control issue. Thank you!! Generally when a clockspring goes bad, will all the steering wheel functionality fail or can it be specific features?

[@MrSubaru1387]

Sometimes everything goes like mine, sometimes only a few traces may fatigue and break.

[@PickleRickle408]

I just paid someone to do this last week on my 2015 forester! :( Great video though!

[@MrSubaru1387]

Oh no!

[@mdonola]

Magnificent change to the ClockSpring. I was waiting for your video, I only have one question, is it not necessary to disconnect the battery when handling the Aibag? Good job. Best regards.

[@MrSubaru1387]

Yes and no. Lol

[@mdonola]

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[@JenniLudes]

You made that look easy. I'd be so paranoid of accidentally deploying the airbag even with power disconnected, ha. Those traces in that cable seem so fragile. It's a wonder they hold up as long as they do with all the movement they would experience in a steering wheel. I work on computers and see ribbon cables fatigue on laptop screen cables with less "mileage." And I would assume most cars with steering wheel controls have a similar configuration.

[@michaeldurrett8388]

Don't be afraid of airbags. I used to be. Just always disconnect the battery and remove the fuses before service and you'll be fine. They can't just goo offnon their own. They have to get voltage to those terminals.

[@JenniLudes]

@@michaeldurrett8388 Oh sure. Use reason and logic to reduce my crazy fears, ha!

[@1717jbs]

Great vid, Thanks.

[@hussainmohd6298]

@MrSubaru1387 Thank you for all the videos, I always learn so much from watching. I have this same exact model forester, and It went through the Engine block failure issues, had the engine replaced alone with the instrument cluster, Key and ECM. now i have this issue with a P2006 & CEL "Intake manifold stuck closed". I had the manifold removed, cleaned the TGVs, IAC and throttle, and replaced the TGV actuators on both banks... (started the car with actuators exposed and they spin) but still having a problem with it. The engine idle RPMS fluctuate and whine and I cannot get the Vehicle to accelerate properly. my only remaining guess is either the ECM is bad or the entire harness. any tips would be helpful... thanks.

[@sssnake2332]

Wow, 224k on a 2014, pretty impressive. I'm about to turn over 200k on my 2007 FXT and it seems like a big number to me.

[@MrPoppyDuck]

Just before I pull off steering wheels I take a sharpie and draw a line across the shaft onto the wheel. That way I know how to line up the wheel without guessing when I put it back.

[@MrSubaru1387]

Never had an issue without a line.

[@benjamink.kolakojr3680]

Hey Chief,can you kindly do a video on how to reset a used clock Spring by rotating it certain amount of times left and right in order to be certain it's properly aligned before installation and to avoid the traction and other lights turning on inadvertently

[@ConsolidatedPBY]

What’s the chance of you doing another ASMR video for old times sake? The old diagnostic one was pretty much bliss.

[@ConsolidatedPBY]

The one where you jiggled, joggled, unzipped, fiddled, jostled around, etc…through all the bits and stuff

[@MrSubaru1387]

I’ll see what I can do.

[@brk4684]

Thank you for the good video! BTW your discount code for the Subaru guys does not work ...they said they do not accept any discount codes!!!

[@MattNg-n8l]

My steering wheel feels loose by 1/4 of an inch when driving, so I’ve tighten the bolt under the airbags?

[@schumacher47]

Can you do a coolant replacement on that model.

[@Aboo-o2r]

Hello, I currently have a warning light for Vehicle Dynamics control warning that will not turn off. Pulled a C0071 code. Brought the car in for an alignment but the traction light remains on. My car is a 2010 forester. Alignment is fine now, was off a little. Steering angle was checked as part of the alignment. I did not go to the dealer, I went to local auto repair shop. Mechanic thinks it could be the clockspring but everything works(horn,cruise,radio etc. on the steering wheel)?

[@paulcamalin5236]

It seems that it does not matter how many times you turn the sensor before snap it into its place. I have a question. Can the angle sensor being tested without installing the clock spring on Toyota? I mean just detach it from the clock spring and turn it by hand!

[@KentuckyRanger]

I'll bet, the horn was on all the time, that's why they took out the relay, LOL!

[@MrSubaru1387]

That’d be my guess as well.

[@YerkoZarricueta]

Great Video, muchas gracias.

[@hassanhittawi7663]

I have Subaru legacy 2011 2.0 AWD the shifter buddle and stirring buttons not work, and curse control buttons and horn sometimes work sometimes not work . if I'm replacing this coil, it will be work again?

[@StormKingLand]

What to do without tension reading ratchet, or airbag code thing you used at the end?

[@Hammsolo77]

Thank you

[@sviat2459]

Could you, please, explain how did you know that the problem was in the clockspring and nothing else in this case? I mean, the wires under the clocksprind could be damaged or the inner electrical system etc.

[@alejandrojordan5013]

What other grease can u use if you dont have that grease

[@Taryncloud9]

So what’s the case if all other controls work but the airbag doesn’t? It did got a while only when it was turned to 6-8pm

[@twiki1963]

The only symptom on my 2013 Crosstrek was a dead horn. Everything else worked.

[@bergmanst]

Is there a quick place on the net to find torque setting for all parts needing to be torqued

[@rainyday13]

I have a 2016 forester and the horn does not work. Everything else does though - All wheel controls, cruise, radio etc works fine. Checked the fuse it's good. Does this mean it's probably the relay? I am waiting on the tool I ordered to get it out because I can't for the life of me grab that thing to pull it. I hope it's just the relay.

[@bigdaddymak1439]

Can you put a link in Somewhere or am I missing it for the OE parts?? If I missed tthanks

[@gregnelson7545]

My padels for the multifunction display quit working on my 2014 forester. Is it possible the clock spring went bad and that's why they arent' working? If not, what could have caused the MFD paddles to fail?

[@TheCharacter97]

Hello Mr Subaru. My 2010 outback has steering volume control but they have never worked since I bought it 4 years ago at 110 000 miles (now 185 000 miles). They did work at some odd point for a week or so when they felt like it and then never again. So from my understanding replacing the clockspring should fix my issue? Ive got a money to put aside for a timing belt, valve cover gasket, hg and you know, high mileage stuff.. So a clockspring isnt my main concern but if I get my hands on one it should technically (of course you havent diagnosed) fix my volume buttons not working?

[@MrSubaru1387]

You could have an issue with the clock spring. You could have an issue with the volume switch itself. Hard to say. Would have to text it.

[@TheCharacter97]

@@MrSubaru1387 so basically I should check the wiring?

[@MrSubaru1387]

@@TheCharacter97 correct

[@TheCharacter97]

@@MrSubaru1387 Thank you for the help

[@bensmooth707]

Had an unfortunate clock spring explosion when I yanked the wheel off to sew a cover onto it (airbag wires were snagged). Wound the ribbons back together as best as I could, and all of the buttons work. Problem now is that my steering angle sensor is off by 30 degrees according to my scan tool, which is apparently too far for my scan tool to reset. Thinking about taking it off the angle sensor and manually moving it until it reads zero. Any thoughts?

[@bensmooth707]

Not sure how the sensor got off by 30 degrees in the first place, but I was able to reset it 9 degrees at a time with a cheapish AD600S scan tool. View steering angle -> move wheel until it is 9 degrees towards center, reset to zero, and repeat until the wheel is actually centered.

[@kamehawaves4days]

Would this be pretty similar for an 08 model?

[@timbrown9731]

Funny how the Japanese made Subies seem to have the blue Subaru star emblems vs the Indiana built ones on the wheel.... mine is black.

[@dant3113]

I just bought a 2013 Crosstrek salavaged. Just noticed the horn doesnt work. The fuse is fine but i get no power to the fuse. Could this be the problem ?

[@MoneyMarcMes]

My question is do you disconnect the battery entirely and let sit for 15 minutes? Or just the fuse? Isn't it safer to disconnect the battery? Will that cause issues with programming?

[@archieharamis8593]

I’d really like to know this too! Just got quotes $800 Australian dollars to fix this on this model because horn is r working and willing to give it a try, but not sure what else I might stuff up in the process!

[@williamhelena7592]

My steering wheel makes a *boing* sound like you’re plucking a spring. In your experience, does the clock spring ever cause noises like that?

[@MrSubaru1387]

That’s likely what you’re hearing. My old 303k mile Outback is getting loud when turning.

[@mserica6487]

Any idea how the ribbon cable got crimped like that?

[@MrSubaru1387]

Like just fatigue/age.

[@mikequinlan3308]

Is the lubricant lithium grease or dialectic grease?

[@mikequinlan3308]

Well nobody will seemingly answer such a basic question, so I will. My research shows it to be dialectic grease.

[@blitzedz]

I'm having a similar issue with my 2015 Forester 2.5i Premium. My steering wheel controls still works, as well as cruise control, but the horn doesn't work. I checked the fuse for the horn in the engine bay; fuse is fine. Want to check the horn relay, have no clue how to pull it out? 🤷‍♂️

[@mikequinlan3308]

I had that issue as well. But then I learned that pushing the alarm on the fob sounds the horn which confirms the horn and the relay are good, so no need to pull the relay.

[@newbeginnings8566]

A couple of questions.. if anyone can confirm? 1.. How hard is it to manhandle the steering wheel to get it off? I'm toying with just buying a universal steering wheel puller but i guess I'll only ever use it once.. 2. disconnect the battery or just remove the airbag fuse? I don't want to take any risks nor have airbag warning lights left on . I'm going to have the wheel off for some time as I'm going to recover the old wheel.. My wheel is leather and only on a low mileage 2017 Forester but the leather (leatherette) finish is awful..

[@ReginaThomas09]

My power steering is gone on my 2014 Subaru! I don't know how to go about it...

[@dravengore9475]

Yeah, I had a dealership tell me what cost $1000 to fix this. Disorder a part of a eBay. I’m gonna fix it today. I’ll let you guys know how it goes.😂

[@amanhasnonam3]

Why didn't he disconnect the battery

[@carlosumobile7439]

I am sorry but no, there is no way to remove the cap of the steering wheel, thoa metal clipa are not visible even with a mirror, only the bottom one is accessible.

[@CrazyCat229]

I LOATH CLOCK SPRINGS.... T_T

[@fredharvey2720]

Had mine in my 2016 replaced at 59k miles. Those clock springs are trash.

[@cafson4452]

Same