all of the electrical items on the steering wheel seem to have stopped working. Is there a connector that they all rely on to work. I checked fuses no luck.

 

more then likely a clock spring

 

I though you would say that. thanks for the help. I am guessing that the clock spring mech is the connection between the elec on the sterring wheel and the computer- rest of the car

 

I picked up the manual it does not look that hard to replace. I am concered about messing with an air bag. would you recomend I tr y it

 

unplug the batt b4 u start.

 

Any chance that there's a recall for this? I had the same issue on my 96 Voyager, and the recall notice came in the mail as I was scheduling the appt. at the dealer.

 

no recall for a sebring sorry

 

What's the urgency on getting this part replaced?
Mine just popped on Friday, but need a bit of time to get the $$ for the fix.

Will this affect the driving or steering at all?


Appreciate it,
Devin

 

This seems to be a typical problem with Sebrings that turn 8-10 years old or so. I remember hearing it crack when I was pulling into a parking lot. My horn wouldn't STOP. It was pretty pathetic. But anyway, you might be ok with steering but the driver's airbag -- the one in the steering wheel column -- is likely disabled. If it were up to me, I'd have this taken care of ASAP.

 

I have pretty much the same issue. First airbag light styaed on at all times. Moved pass- seat back and forth a few time and light went out. Then the horn thing started randomley going off at time and I would actually have to press the horn to make it stop. I even noticed that if I bumped the streering wheel thw horn would sound.

Disconnected the horn connecction (electrical plug) from the horn. After this the airbag light is gone as well as the horn issue. This is not my fix, but it does resolve the issue at the moment. I am a little unsure of the repair that you guys are discussing.