Airbag Light On and Steering Wheel Buttons Acting Up? Check the Clock Spring
When several steering-wheel functions start acting strange at the same time, it can feel like you have multiple electrical problems at once.
The horn may stop working. Steering-wheel buttons may become intermittent. An airbag warning light might appear. When these issues show up together, the clock spring is one component worth checking.
What Does a Clock Spring Actually Do?
A clock spring sits behind the steering wheel and allows electrical signals to pass between the rotating steering wheel and the fixed wiring in the vehicle.
That connection is important for systems such as the horn, steering-wheel controls, and driver airbag circuit.
Inside the housing is a flexible ribbon-style electrical connection that can move as the steering wheel turns left and right.
What Happens When It Starts to Fail?
A worn or damaged clock spring can interrupt those electrical connections. Depending on the failure, you may notice an airbag warning light, a horn that works only sometimes, or steering-wheel controls that stop responding.
Because those symptoms can also come from wiring, switches, or other electrical faults, diagnosis matters before replacing the part.
Fitment Goes Beyond the Nissan Rogue
This Assosary replacement clock spring is listed for compatible 2008–2013 Nissan Rogue 2.5L models, but the fitment range also includes selected Nissan 350Z, Murano, and Versa applications.
Reference part numbers include B5567-CB66A, 25567-ET025, and 25560-JD003.
Part Number Matching Is Especially Important Here
Clock springs can look very similar while using different connectors or internal circuits.
Before ordering, compare the original part number, plug layout, housing shape, and vehicle application carefully. Do not rely only on the outside appearance.
One More Important Installation Note
The steering wheel and front wheels should be centered before installation, and the replacement clock spring must also be correctly centered.
An incorrectly positioned clock spring can be damaged when the steering wheel reaches full lock. Because the driver airbag is also located in this area, proper service procedures are especially important.
If diagnosis confirms the clock spring is causing the electrical interruption, replacing the failed unit can restore the connection between the steering wheel controls and the vehicle wiring.
