Drivers airbag - clock spring?

wolfspiritky · Post by **wolfspiritky** » 04 Nov 2009, 08:42

Just finished replacing heater core and A/C evap in my daughters 95.
My issue is with the reel device (CLOCK SPRING?) that plugs into the airbag module.
I need to know how to rest it. I read the instructions on the yellow tag but stillam not real clear on what to do.

I DO NOT WANT TO CHANCE THE AIRBAG GOING OFF INADVERTANTLY!!!!

Post by **jblackburn** » 04 Nov 2009, 08:59

P. 16 of this goes into some detail on how to replace the clock spring; I'm not sure if it will help you any more than what you have already.

Here's a similar post:https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums ... 64&p=92733

wolfspiritky · Post by **wolfspiritky** » 04 Nov 2009, 14:53

jablackburn wrote:P. 16 of this goes into some detail on how to replace the clock spring; I'm not sure if it will help you any more than what you have already.

Here's a similar post:https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums ... 64&p=92733

Thanks but, the info wasn't of use.

I need detailed directions of how to reset it at the proper position before I install the steering wheel.

I really need to get this done tonight, she needs it for a job interview in the morning.

Post by **polskamafia mjl** » 04 Nov 2009, 15:01

Are you talking about the wire that connects to the airbag? If so, you don't need to reset anything. As long as the battery was disconnected when you unplugged the airbag then all you need to do is plug it back in, screw it back into the steering wheel, and then reconnect the battery. If however, the battery wasn't disconnected you will get an SRS light on the dash. To reset that you need to go to a Volvo dealership; as far as I know OTC scanners can't reset SRS lights.

wolfspiritky · Post by **wolfspiritky** » 04 Nov 2009, 15:13

polskamafia mjl wrote:Are you talking about the wire that connects to the airbag? If so, you don't need to reset anything. As long as the battery was disconnected when you unplugged the airbag then all you need to do is plug it back in, screw it back into the steering wheel, and then reconnect the battery. If however, the battery wasn't disconnected you will get an SRS light on the dash. To reset that you need to go to a Volvo dealership; as far as I know OTC scanners can't reset SRS lights.

How many turns of slack needs to be in it. The "pin" fell out at some point after I had removed it.

Post by **Ozark Lee** » 04 Nov 2009, 15:29

Go all the way to one side, turn it back and count the turns (Full and partial) to the other side. Set it half way when the wheels are straight.

...Lee

wolfspiritky · Post by **wolfspiritky** » 04 Nov 2009, 16:43

Ozark Lee wrote:Go all the way to one side, turn it back and count the turns (Full and partial) to the other side. Set it half way when the wheels are straight.

...Lee

Well I kinda guessed at it before I saw your post Lee.

I mounted it to the column, turned it to the left till it stopped (wire was coiled snug) then turned it 3 turns back to the right. Does this sound about right or should I remove the steering wheel and set it by your instructions?

Post by **Ozark Lee** » 05 Nov 2009, 11:17

That sounds about right.

...Lee

wolfspiritky · Post by **wolfspiritky** » 05 Nov 2009, 13:11

Figured it had to be close. I turned it full range both right and left and it didn't go off in my face

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 08 Nov 2009, 14:16

Nice job! I was going to say that if you fubar that clock spring, I have an extry....LOL