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[Sahara-Paul]

Hey folks.

Ive checked the solenoids and also the horn unit itself and I reckon its the switch on the steering wheel. I have an airbag on my TJ Wrangler, Are there any walkthroughs on how to replace this switch? Also where is the best place to get a replacement from please?

Cheers and Merery Chrimbo.

[Cockney Boy]

Disconnect the battery, make sure your not wearing nylon pants and take the centre of your steering wheel off with confidence. Try Lighthouse Jeep parts in Diss Norfolk, if they don't have it then try the main dealer

[Delk]

You also need to check the clock spring in the steering wheel. Normally this fails more often then anything else.

[wildwood]

  Deffo the prob..... Maybe easier to make aux button via relay and place on dash........ Might save you a day of grief.

[Sahara-Paul]

Thanks chaps, I will look into the clockspring. I fancy keeping it stock if possible.
Perhaps a silly question, but does the horn have a fuse, and if so which number is it please?

Cheers.

Paul.

[Sahara-Paul]

Also could someone please tell me the part number for the clock-spring please? Will other models fit on my R reg 97/98 TJ Wrangler Sahara?

Many thanks
PaAul.

[gordy]

Clockspring part # DK56047103AC, mine cost £132 2 years ago, still have my old one that had broken, however looks to me to be repairable once opened up, it does open up easily.  Is your airbag light in dashboard on?, when my clockspring failed this light illuminated. 

[Sahara-Paul]

I fancy giving a repair a go. what would you want for your old one?

[gordy]

You'll need a steering wheel puller, once you have removed that, unplug the clockspring and remove it.  You can check if its broken by turning it very slowly clockwise or anticlockwise, eventually it should stop turning if it spins continuously its broken.  However it may be the case with your situation that only part of the wire ribbon has broken, hence no horn but airbags OK.  Split it by removing the small screws and inside you will see the ribbon.  Mine broke where the ribbon attaches to the brass tabs because the geezer who fitted the lift spun the steering wheel with the axle off, and because of where it broke it looks possible to re-solder the ribbon wires to the tabs, although I did'nt know this until I got a new one!, so kept old one just in case, I'd suggest having a look at your situation if its totally knacked I could have a go at repairing mine and and you can try that.

[Sahara-Paul]

Col, I will pick up a steering wheel puller. Other than disconnecting the battery do I need to do anything else to ensure airbag doesn't fire?

How do I remove the horn section of the wheel please?

Many thanks for your help

Paul.

[gordy]

At the rear of the horn section there are 4 phillips screws (2 either side, one above the other).  They are recessed but look or feel behind there you will see the holes.  Remove these 4 screws and the horn/airbag section will separate from the wheel.  Just be real careful with the airbag unit and it won't go off! then you will see the large nut that keeps the wheel on, you will need someone to hold the steering wheel to prevent it from turning when you apply torque to the nut at its f tight!, dont use the steering lock as it will break.  Then using the steering wheel puller remove the steering wheel, the clockspring is right there, I think its kept in place with couple of plastic tabs, unclick and out she comes, there are plenty of sites on web with photos so you know whats what.

[Sahara-Paul]

Brilliant! Many thanks

[Jonny Jeep]

Disconnect battery and wait two minutes when working on airbag system.

Online Factory service manuals...

http://www.jeep4x4center.com/knowledge-base/index.htm#service

Clockspring/airbags are covered in Passive Restraint Systems section.