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Clock Spring Needed

TTA855

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Does anyone know where I can get a steering wheel/column clock spring (new or used)? My mechanic thinks this is the cause of my steering wheel radio control buttons not working consistently. Hawks only offers an entire steering column for $250. Thanks!
 
Ok got it; the setup on ours is unique to the cars with steering wheel controls and very hard to find ... have you had it all apart to see if anything is broken (very common with the spring loaded pins) or if they just need a good clean?

Here's what they look like

TTA GTA Horn Cancelling Cam steering wheel radio control UK3 option _4.jpg TTA GTA Horn Cancelling Cam steering wheel radio control UK3 option _5.jpg
 
Thanks Jan. I'll have my mechanic try to fix it. I'll have him look at my loose steering issue too. I have an appointment for Wednesday, March 22. I'll let you know what he finds.
 
Thanks Jan. I'll have my mechanic try to fix it. I'll have him look at my loose steering issue too. I have an appointment for Wednesday, March 22. I'll let you know what he finds.
The plastic (white part) with the spring loaded pins might be the issue as they do fall apart from age ... I got a used one that looks like its about to fall apart ... and I lucked out years ago and got hold of a NOS one as well as spare for mine.

If your steering column is loose / woobly I sorted that on mine see: Loose / Wobbly Steering Column ?
 
My steering wheel radio control buttons not working consistently may not be the clock spring. My mechanic found only 0.6 volts going to the circuit board behind the buttons, instead of 5 volts. He soldered some of the connections; if that doesn't fix it he suggests I buy a new button/board assembly.

Regarding the sloppy, loose steering, he replaced the worn idler arm, tightened the steering box, and repacked the wheel bearings. He also replaced the worn bushings (bushes). (The rag joint looked good.) Hopefully that will fix it!
 
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