I fixed this for no cost. I had the exact same sound coming from my steering wheel, and it would give resistance to turning. The horn did, however, work. I took off the airbag and rotated the wheel to check again for the noise. The noise was gone. I started the car and rotated the wheel lock to lock just to be sure -- no noise. I never took the wheel completely off. I simply re-installed the airbag and the problem was gone. I guess something about relieving the pressure on the "clock spring" allowed it to reset as I rotated the wheel. (The screws holding the airbag on were VERY tight.) No $250 part necessary! Yea!
Hey bro just read ur comment thank you so much I started noticing this small problem that when I turn while driving there's resistance 😀 my horn works and it had this same noise as in the video any advice
GREAT VIDEO. i had a air bag light on For Years and Years on my 1998 323is . i never fixes the problem. but one day the light wen't out . i think that the light just Burn't Out after being on for so Long. i think the light was on for 12 or more Years. any way thank for this GREAT VIDEO. Peace.
What year is the E36 in the video? I have a 1998 328i with a grinding clock spring that needs replacement. I'm also curious where you purchased your new clock spring from. Part # too? Some part suppliers offer 'OEM' parts, but their electrical connections are not compatible. Since you got your new one to work, I was wanting know where and what part # you used.
My steering wheel makes a similar sound when turning and my right siren does not work. I have a four-spoke steering wheel in a 1991 BMW e36 (318) without airbaig. Could it be a similar problem? Or would it be better to buy a brand new steering wheel?
Usually cars without airbags don't have clock springs. Usually on the older cars it's a horn ring located under the steering wheel. There will be a spring loaded connector on the back of the steering wheel and a copper or brass ring that makes contact with the connector on the steering wheel.
+Ray +Mythical_BullD0g Your issues would be related to the turn signal switch being broken, or the trigger to turn them off has broke. Completely separate issues.
I have a '96 318i, probably a very similar clockspring situation... I can hear the creaking sound already. My question is if you had any issues reconnecting the battery? A manual that I read says that it can erase fault codes, stereo codes and affect the auto-roll on the windows. Did you have any occurrences or you simply reconnected the battery? Thanks
Just giving my input here, i have a 99 323ic and have disconnected the battery plenty of times, if you have the stock head unit it will ask you for the security code, auto roll on the windows was never affected, and i didn't have any fault codes on but I'm pretty sure it clears them for the time being.
I know this vid is old, sorry, but does anyone know if the error for the airbag light needs to be cleared with the scanner, or will the car detect the new part and turn the light off?
Try spraying lithium grease (white) in there. If you can get to it, di-electric grease would quiet it down too. I'm experiencing the same thing with a Hyundai Genesis sedan.
Still helpful 9 years later! Thank you!
I fixed this for no cost. I had the exact same sound coming from my steering wheel, and it would give resistance to turning. The horn did, however, work. I took off the airbag and rotated the wheel to check again for the noise. The noise was gone. I started the car and rotated the wheel lock to lock just to be sure -- no noise. I never took the wheel completely off. I simply re-installed the airbag and the problem was gone. I guess something about relieving the pressure on the "clock spring" allowed it to reset as I rotated the wheel. (The screws holding the airbag on were VERY tight.) No $250 part necessary! Yea!
Sweet. I will try that out. Way better to tey that first before spending $100 plus on a new/used one
Darn! Didn't fix the squeak on mine, I even sprayed white lithium grease into it :-/
Hey bro just read ur comment thank you so much I started noticing this small problem that when I turn while driving there's resistance 😀 my horn works and it had this same noise as in the video any advice
Still helpful 5 years later! Thank you!
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I have similar problem just started wheel sqeaks can kinda hear a spring or something like that but my horn still works
Same problem , any solution ?
GREAT VIDEO. i had a air bag light on For Years and Years on my 1998 323is . i never fixes the problem. but one day the light wen't out . i think that the light just Burn't Out after being on for so Long. i think the light was on for 12 or more Years. any way thank for this GREAT VIDEO. Peace.
It should lock like that. To prevent it from spinning. The white tab on the inside unlocks the clockspring once it’s mounted on steering column.
I was stumped on this problem. Thank you for this video!
Very Helpful Thanks
your welcome!
What year is the E36 in the video?
I have a 1998 328i with a grinding clock spring that needs replacement. I'm also curious where you purchased your new clock spring from. Part # too?
Some part suppliers offer 'OEM' parts, but their electrical connections are not compatible. Since you got your new one to work, I was wanting know where and what part # you used.
Thanks but how do I fasten the airbag to the steering wheel??
My steering wheel makes a similar sound when turning and my right siren does not work. I have a four-spoke steering wheel in a 1991 BMW e36 (318) without airbaig. Could it be a similar problem?
Or would it be better to buy a brand new steering wheel?
Usually cars without airbags don't have clock springs. Usually on the older cars it's a horn ring located under the steering wheel. There will be a spring loaded connector on the back of the steering wheel and a copper or brass ring that makes contact with the connector on the steering wheel.
Thanks for that, exactly our problem too
Hi is it possible when tis sensor is broken that indicators won't back to neutral position after turning right or left thx
+Mythical_BullD0g Yeah, have same issue
+Ray +Mythical_BullD0g Your issues would be related to the turn signal switch being broken, or the trigger to turn them off has broke. Completely separate issues.
I have a '96 318i, probably a very similar clockspring situation... I can hear the creaking sound already. My question is if you had any issues reconnecting the battery?
A manual that I read says that it can erase fault codes, stereo codes and affect the auto-roll on the windows. Did you have any occurrences or you simply reconnected the battery?
Thanks
Just giving my input here, i have a 99 323ic and have disconnected the battery plenty of times, if you have the stock head unit it will ask you for the security code, auto roll on the windows was never affected, and i didn't have any fault codes on but I'm pretty sure it clears them for the time being.
I know this vid is old, sorry, but does anyone know if the error for the airbag light needs to be cleared with the scanner, or will the car detect the new part and turn the light off?
The car should detect the new working part and clear the code on its own.
Ah awesome! Thanks buddy.
You should also replace the plastic bearings while the steering wheel is off.
This isn't a Fix.
This is how to REPLACE the clock spring.
I was looking at repairing it first.
is it possible to fix it instead of replacing ? i have uncommon clock spring, which is pretty expensiive. Everyting work but squeaks a bit
Try spraying lithium grease (white) in there. If you can get to it, di-electric grease would quiet it down too. I'm experiencing the same thing with a Hyundai Genesis sedan.
My steering wheel sounds like a creaky door . Horn still works.. clock spring ??
Most likely. Your airbag light might eventually come on as well.
I have the same noise but the horn works !!!!?
Same problem any solution please
is the e39 528i bmw the same?
My airbag light is now on?
What shoud I do?
In most cases the light comes on because of a faulty sensor. Use a scanning/programming tool like IPA or others to track down which part is broken.
is this a 1.6 e36 coupe? do you know if the clock spring is on the wheel on the 1.6?
Every e36 has one
@@woolbus4319 yes but the clock springs are not all compatible,i had an import e36,most beautiful car i ever owned but it also broke my heart
@@coogo2 oooohw yes didnt know that that was what you meant, u got 2 different kindes if i remember correctly
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um i just bought a parts car for $200, it had a steering wheel thats in way better condition
it says 2.5 though
Mine is making the same noise but it’s not the clock spring 🤷♂️