2009 to 2018 Dodge Ram 1500 to 5500 Steering Wheel Air Bag Clockspring Removal / Replacement
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- This video covers removing and reinstalling the steering wheel and airbag clockspring. The process is the same for 2009 to 2018 Ram and Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500 and 5500 pickups. The steering wheels are slightly different between 2009-2012 and 2013-2018 models. A 2011 Ram 5500 was used in this video.
If your airbag warning light is on, scan the SRS system for fault codes. The most common faults related to a broken clockspring are "B0001-13 Driver frontal squib 1 circuit open" and "B0002-13 Driver frontal squib 2 circuit open".
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Best mechanics video ever. Exactly how every RUclips video should be for those seeking valuable info...
Thanks, very much.
Yes just changed mine it was a very helpful video thank you..
I couldn't agree more perfect no bullshit talking and mindless crap. Just simply how to do it .. perfection thank you Redneck O, 12 out of 10. Just wished I would have seen this video first. I had to listen to 50 mins of other videos ranting and carrying on combined before I found this gem. Ty again made this process so much easier. Subscribed and liked
Awesome video, thanks, no stupid introduction for 5 minutes, no babbling on and on, wish they were all like this.
Simple and to the point, some people make useless removal or installation videos where they just talk and dont actually show any of the work, this is the complete opposite
Perfect video. Short and detailed. I don't have the patience to watch some guy flap his jaw about the history of the wheel.
I just replaced this on my 2014 today, and thanks to your video it went as smooth as expected. Thanks for the help.
Great video. A few tips:
1. My steering wheels wouldn’t turn easily. You might have to jack up the front end to lessen the load. You do need the ability to turn the wheel to do this job. The biggest pain was the airbag metal clips, and using the selfie view on your phone, propped up on the dash in various positions, is helpful to see them because otherwise you’re working blind.
2. Be careful not to drop the top torx screw down the steering column when you’re reattaching the new clock spring 🙄
3. I used the Dorman clock spring. It comes with two plastic tabs to pull- one is the usual tab and the other is a ring, protecting the electrical female connecting pins. My plastic ring snapped improperly when I pulled it, leaving a plastic part remaining in the connector. I had to get that part out with needle nose pliers and it was finicky because you don’t want to bend the now exposed metal pins. Anyway, maybe there’s a specific way/sequence to pull these (maybe the exact same time?) that I was unaware of.
4. You might have additional electrical connections versus the video, depending on what options you have through your steering wheel (I had more).
5. In addition to the airbag light, I had the red dot on the dash (the security system). BOTH immediately disappeared when I started the truck back up.
Holy cow. I was having a hard time understanding how the airbag was held on. This explains it perfectly. Thanks!!
HTF can anybody give this a thumbs down? This is a no BS video thats all nuts and bolts and no idiotic music or some guy telling you what he did yesterday. 👍🏻
Thanks very much for the positive comment.
Thanks for the video. My son and I changed the clockspring in my 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 this morning. Went exactly as you showed it to. Thanks again! Best video on the subject.
Thank you for sharing your experience! I'm glad it worked out well for you.
Best video yet,,, to the point and no stupid "here's whats going on" and talk about their life story. Thank you.
I just started this new shop and got a raise because of your video! Yay!
Awesome video just walked me through my repair completely thank you so much
Sabian, I am very glad it helped you. Thanks for the positive comment.
Great video, I wish others would learn how to do one as good as you have done this one.
Thanks, very much for the positive comment.
Perfect!.... THANKS A MILLION
I've done 2 I still refer to this video. Best how to video on RUclips
Thank you very much for the positive comment.
A proper video! Thank you for posting this.
Thank you for the positive comment.
This is how a how-to video should be done. No fanfare, no glossing over essential things, no ad inputs. Now it's time to go tear my truck apart.
Great video! I really appreciate you showing step by step on how to get it done.
Have you heard of Rams horn and left steering control module going out at the same time? Just wandering if a clock spring would fix it. I replaced wiring harness in the wheel and both left and right control modules.
The clock spring will fix that problem.
Great concise and clear video 👍🫡
Fixed my horn and arrow buttons not working
What did you do to fix it just changed the clockspring ? Cuz i did and still not working
@@NicolasMartin-vh9yw yes just changed the clock spring only
This is been the best video on the topic. Thanks helped a lot
nice video no bs
Best video as to how to do it. 👍👍
Thanks, Michael.
Excellent video. Thank you.
Bro you rock, much appreciated video I'm a give her a shot this weekend!
Very good well done video 3years later
Great video. It really saved me.
best video ever thank you so much
I’m guessing the battery needs disconnected before unplug the airbag right?
Should I disconnect the batteries before trying to replace the clock spring? Will a faulty clock spring cause the horn, steering wheel lights, cruise control, and other buttons not to work or only work when the steering wheel is turned to a certain position?
Excellent video
Yes and yes
The most important part of the vid is how to release the airbang/horn - that was the toughest part
Great detail. Nice instructions.
I followed this video yesterday when i upgraded to heated steering and volume controls
Great video! short, detailed and to the point! just one question... what's the yellow tab for? I may be using a clockspring out from a donor truck on my Ram 2014, since the new part is EXTREMELY expensive here in Mexico. Thank you!
At 4:43 in the video, I explain the yellow tab. If you're going to use a used clockspring, obviously the tab won't be there. You'll need to manually find the center point of the clockspring. LIGHTLY rotate the clockspring all the way clockwise until you encounter some resistance. I say "lightly" because of you force it past this point of resistance, it will break the ribbon cable inside the clockspring. So, after rotating all the way clockwise, count the number of rotations as you rotate it counter-clockwise. Again, lightly find the point where there is resistance. Then, rotate clockwise again 1/2 the number of rotations you made from one direction to the other. So, for instance if it rotated 5 turns from full left to full right, the center is 2-1/2 turns.
Awesome video. Side note you don't need a puller to get the steering wheel off. If you just pound on each side of the wheel like a drum it'll come off
I should have mentioned that technique in the video. Or I sometimes tap in the metal spokes with a small hammer. Unfortunately, it didn't work on this steering wheel and I had to use the puller.
What’s the exact puller that’s needed ? Is there a specific one to my truck, it’s a 2015. Thanks!
Great video! Very specific and detailed! What more can we ask for!
EXCELLENT VIDEO!!! (Hi Neil)
Any tips on removing the plastic trim where the arrow buttons and volume control buttons are on the actual steering wheel? I want to rewrap the leather and need to get that trim off first
Question. I have a 2014, my airbag is loose. When i turn it will move about 1/4 inch back and forth. If i remove it, can i bend the tabs to make it click on tighter? This happened after the airbag recall. It's really annoying to hear all the time when turning. Thanks!
Very good video ty
My steering wheel and the internal components look exactly identical to yours but That metal plate that you removed at 2:20 was not present in mine. I am taking the steering wheel apart to investigate a clunking from the steering wheel. Do you think the previous owner reassembled the steering wheel and left that part out? I can't find it for sale or even the part number online. Do you think that plate missing could cause the knocking sound? Thanks
to remove steering wheel, no need an puller, just grab it with two hand and use you knee as a pray bar and shake it with two hands comes right off
My air bag needs to be replaced everything works on my steering wheel but the air bag and the horn should I just replace the airbag part only
Excelent video thanks for share us
Great video. So, what did I break if over spun my steering wheel while steering shaft was disconnected? I heard something pop. Now my steering wheel buttons don't work, "service air bag" message, and "slippery road conditions" warning light illuminated on dash.
Awesome video 10/10 👍🏼
Nice Video Very well Done
Muy útil , bastante el mejor video relaciónado con el tema
Thank you Sir!!!
Very well done, the dealer charges $1k for this.
Definitely would subscribe awesome crafts not scam
Awesome video would a 2012 steering wheel fit a 2014 after swapping all cruise control button?
If the bump on my clock spring is not in the 6pm postion shiuld i move it there
There’s a small electronic piece that mounts to the bottom backside of my clock spring, held on by two t-10 tamper proof torques, my new clock spring didn’t come with it. Can you tell me what it does?
Amazing video just did this. But my steering wheel is now aimed at 1 o'clock when straight 🤪🤪. The thing I don't get is the wheel has keyway to only go one way.
I did remove my steering shaft doing my headers. Which led to the broken clock spring. But the steering shaft only hooks up 2 different ways. My truck drives straight but my wheel is off. Driving me crazy. Lol
Wow! Very impressive!!
Hi , I am having the same issue but not able to find the spare part .. any clue where i can order it from ?
2016 RAM 3500 SLT, my wipers are internment and only work sometimes. I replaced the motor, switch, and fuse. Still nothing, could this be the root of the issue since it's also connected to the switch?
You think I could put, say a 2015 or newer steering wheel in my 2009 Ram? I'd like to have the radio controls and possibly the cruise control buttons that come in the newer models, but I'm worried about not only whether the wheel will physically link up to my stock column, but also whether the cruise control and steering wheel control buttons will link up to the truck's cluster and my aftermarket head unit. Thanks, this is a great walkthrough video on breaking down and reinstalling!
I don't think it will work. The steering wheel design changed in 2010. Even if you found a 2009 steering wheel with radio and cruise on the steering wheel, you won't be able to make it work without a ton of modification. If the truck wasn't originally provisioned for steering wheel controls it's probably missing all the wiring for those controls. Sorry.
@@redneckoriental Thank you for the answer, that's about what I expected you to say. Have a great day man.
Would this be the best place to start if my cruise control shuts off during a left turn?
Yes, it's most likely a faulty clockspring. The clockspring provides connection to the steering wheel controls as well as airbag.
I have this same steering wheel is there a way to change the steering wheel to one that i can turn my radio up and down
I just bought a 2010 Ram 1500 and I believe my clock spring is clicking. Can this be true without setting a CEL? I’m thinking of replacing mine because I removed the turn signal and it still was clicking….
How the heck do you turn the steering wheel with the battery disconnected? Mine won’t budge, even with the key turned to “on” position with the battery off. Do you have the car up in jackstands?? It feels like I’m going to break something with how hard it is to turn the wheel.
If the shop floor is painted or coated
If i use an used one .is have to be centered like 2008 to?
Could a faulty clockspring be the reason my esp/traction control isn't working? Great video by the way man
I doubt it. Airbags don't affect traction control. You should get it scanned. Thank you for the comment.
Great video. Getting ready to swap my steering wheel. You show a tab being removed from the new clock spring at the end. Before I put pull the wheel should I try to stick something in that tab hole to keep the clock spring from moving?
Roger, I'm sorry this is 6 months late. If your new clockspring didn't have a tab installed you need to find the center position of the clockspring. You don't need to install a tab, bus just know it's centered when you install it. To find the center, gently rotate it all the way clockwise. Stop when you feel a little resistance. That means you've gone as far as the internal ribbon cable will allow it to rotate. Now, as you gently rotate counter-clockwise, count the number of rotations. The center will be 1/2 that number of rotations back clockwise. For instance, if it allows 6 full rotations, you will go back 3 rotations. Then, you can install the clockspring.
Thanks
Thanks broder.
Thanks a lot.
Will the clockspring from a 2013 fit a 2016
Yesterday I remove driver glass door to tint the glass. During the process removing the door panel. There were some connectors, I disconnected and reconnect at the end. Now I got the air bag system message. My question is does the door have air bag sensor?? I thought only was in the bottom seats. Is 2018 Ram 1500 Tradesman. I did the process disconnect and reconnect bottom seats and same message.
I'm pretty sure there is an impact sensor inside the door. Do you have a scan tool that can access airbags?
Probably impact sensors
Obrigado
Would a faulty clock spring effect the cruise control in a 2010 Dodge Ram? I get nothing. No light or anything. I replaced the switch and also the brake light switch at the pedal and still nothing. Thanks!
Hello. Yes, it would. The steering wheel controls, including cruise control, go through the clockspring.
@@redneckoriental thnx for the reply. Very much appreciated. This would also apply to my cruise control that is on the lever? Mine isn't on the face of the steering wheel but on the lever opposite of the turn signal lever. The right side of the column. I am assuming that the wiring still would be the same as the steering wheel cruise control switch its just a different location for the on/off switch right? Thanks again!
@@HotOneRecordz Does the cruise control switch (stalk) rotate with the steering wheel? If yes, then it does go through the clockspring. If it stays stationary, it does not. But I checked wiring diagrams for the 2010 Ram and it does not show an option for stationary cruise switch.
@@redneckoriental yes it rotates. Thanks a bunch my dude. I'll try to replace it next weekend using your video 🤣
Could the clockspring keep the horn from working? Horn fuses are good and horn works with my alarm but not from physically pushing on the steering wheel.
Yes. That is possible. The horn button circuit does go through the clockspring.
@@redneckoriental thanks for replying.
Is this correct procedure for a 2010 Dodge Ram?
I used a 3 jaw puller with a sacrificial socket and pulled it off
Anyone have a Steering angle sensor which is in the clock spring, go bad? I believe mine is bad as it causes the truck to feel as though someone was turning the wheel left and right a few degrees, very fast intermittently while driving down the road.
I think i broke mine off on my 2017 1500 cause i was changing the steering lower shaft and i turned the steering a few time to align with tires, they wouldn't align at all and now not only my steering wheel It's crooked and tires are pointing straight but air bag and esp now are on the dash...changing this part will it fix the issue ?
Yes. If you turned the steering wheel too many revolutions to the right or left, it will break the cable inside the clockspring.
Part number? I’m seeing two online:
68528300AA and 68528301AA
Where did you purchase the clock spring? Can't find. Thx alot
I think we had to get this one from the dealer. Although, Rockauto.com probably has it as well.
Thanks alot. Did you have to align any components afterwards or was it plug and play? The dealer is trying to tell me they have to align 2 modules in order for it to work. An extra $350 for a total of around $1000
@@supermfduke9223 It's plug and play. The only alignment I can think of is what's shown in the video; making sure your wheels are pointed straight ahead when you install the clockspring and not removing the yellow plastic tab from the new clockspring until it's installed. This is important because the clockspring can only turn a certain number of revolutions in either direction. If you turn it too much, you will break the ribbon cable inside. When you buy a new one, they've aleady locked it in the center position. So, the steering wheel should be positioned in the center (front wheels pointing straight forward). Even if you accidentally remove that alignment tab, you can re-center the clockspring yourself before you install it. As for any "coding" or programming, the clockspring doesn't need any coding. It's just a ribbon cable and some connectors. There are no other electronics inside.
Where did you buy the Glock spring?
Had get it from the dealer. There are no aftermarket clocksprings available. Plus, there are different clocksprings for options.
What is the part number?
It depends on your particular truck. Go to moparpartsgiant.com and look it up. It will actually show a part number.
How is the inside of that steering wheel so god dam dirty 😂
Haha, yes it is. The entire interior is full of dust. It's not like this truck is used on dirt roads in the desert. It's used my mechanics in downtown LA. So, I don't get how it's so dusty neither.
I just called dodge and they say mine has to be programmed it’s a 2016 ram bighorn with radio and cruise and stuff
Don't understand what needs to be programmed. They're just a bunch of switches.
Once I turn off my truck the steering wheel won't budge.
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Excellent video, thank you!