Overview of the Clock Spring Contact Assembly
The Contact Assembly-Clock Spring, also known as a Spiral Cable Clock Spring, is a pivotal component of your car's steering wheel that plays a central role in its function and safety. This integral part connects the steering wheel to other electrical systems, enabling the operation of several car features while ensuring the wheel's smooth rotation.
Why Do You Need the Clock Spring Contact Assembly
The clock spring ensures your steering wheel's electrical components like the airbag system, car horn, and cruise control are connected at all times, regardless of the steering wheel's position. By continually keeping these systems connected, it guarantees their functionality even when the steering wheel turns.
How Does the Clock Spring Contact Assembly Work
The Clock Spring Contact Assembly (93490A4110) is a coil-shaped device located between the steering wheel and steering column. It works by providing a constant connection to the electrical systems as the steering wheel rotates. It unreels and reels itself back as the steering wheel is turned, ensuring a continuous electrical path to the deployed systems.
Consequences of a Broken Clock Spring Contact Assembly
When this component fails, electrical systems connected to the steering wheel can stop working. This failure can lead to serious safety issues if systems like the airbag fail to deploy during an accident. Also, other conveniences like the horn or cruise control might cease to function.
Recognizing Faulty Clock Spring Contact Assembly
Signs of a faulty clock spring can include a malfunctioning horn, non-responsive cruise control, airbag indicator lights on the dashboard, and an inability to control steering-mounted auxiliary devices.
Compatibility With Different Car Models
This part is compatible with a range of Hyundai and KIA car models. These include the following:
Grand I10 17 (India Plant-Eur) (2017-2019)
Grand I10 14 (India Plant-Gen) (2013-2017)
Grand I10 17 (India Plant-Gen) (2016-2022)
Grand I10 17 (2017-)
Grand I10 14 (India Plant-India) (2013-2019)
Grand I10 17 (2016-2022)
Elantra 13 (India Plant-India) (2012-2016)
Grand I10 14 (India Plant-Mes) (2013-2017)
Grand I10 17 (India Plant-Mes) (2017-2021)
I30 12 (2012-2014)
I30 15 (2014-2017)
I30
I30 12 (2012-2015)
Elantra/I30 12 (2012-2014)
I30 15 (2014-2015)
I30 15 (2015-2016)
I10 14 (Turkey Plant-Eur) (2013-2016)
I10 17 (Turkey Plant-Eur) (2016-2019)
I10 14 (Turkey Plant-Turkey) (2013-2016)
I10 17 (Turkey Plant-Turkey) (2016-2019)
