Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Can you hear your clockspring?

[GA Nightcrawler]

Do any of you guys hear your clockspring unwind when you turn, especially right? I just had mine replaced under warranty and I can hear it when I turn right. Is this characteristic of the truck and normal?



Thanks fellas'



GA Nightcrawler

 

[Whitmore]

yes

it goes tic toc tic toc ..... no really I can hear mine in there making noise while I am turning too, as long as it work dont worry about it... ... ... ... ... . Kevin

 

[WadeMetzinger]

It shouldn't make noice

Take it back to the dealer and get another one installed, it shouldn't make noise. It may have been installed incorrectly.

 

[fj40charles]

Please excuse my ignorance. What is a clock spring?



Thanks in advance,

Charles

 

[Peter Campbell]

It is the ribbon cable in the steering column from the stationary part to the rotating part. The most important thing it does is fire the airbag in an accident.

 

[willyslover]

also powers all steering wheel controls [radio on bottom of steering wheel,cruise control] and sets a airbag light on dash if it's bad.

 

[EMDDIESEL]

I only heard my Clockspring once, when it went CRACK and then my ABS light came on.

 

[Motorhead]

Mine is quiet. The only time I heard mine is when it broke.

 

[fj40charles]

Thanks for the info. . A "clock spring" conjures up images of a spring inside an actual clock... ;-)



charles