# Frequently failing clock springs

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/frequently-failing-clock-springs/99611>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** ram1500, dodge\
**Created:** [February 7, 2017, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frequently-failing-clock-springs/99611 "2017-02-07T18:48:51Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![gekner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/7ab992/32.png) [@gekner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gekner)\
**Post date:** [February 7, 2017, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frequently-failing-clock-springs/99611/1 "2017-02-07T18:48:51Z")

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2005 Dodge Ram 1500 with 4.7L. I have placed 3 new clock springs in this vehicle with them all failing (cruise, horn, & airbag stop working) within a weeks time. Not sure what could be causing them to go bad & so quickly.  
I greatly appreciate any input.

Thanks,  
Heath G

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**Author:** ![Yosemite](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/yosemite/32/643_2.png) [@Yosemite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yosemite)\
**Post date:** [February 7, 2017, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frequently-failing-clock-springs/99611/2 "2017-02-07T20:12:14Z")

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I’d go to another parts stpre for the next one and make sure you get a different brand.

Yosemite

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [February 7, 2017, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frequently-failing-clock-springs/99611/3 "2017-02-07T20:33:00Z")

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Are you centering the clockspring prior to installation?

Tester

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**Author:** ![NYBo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nybo/32/17281_2.png) [@NYBo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NYBo)\
**Post date:** [February 7, 2017, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frequently-failing-clock-springs/99611/4 "2017-02-07T22:50:31Z")

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[quote=“Tester, post:3, topic:99611, full:true”]  
Are you centering the clockspring prior to installation?

Tester  
[/quote]Given the number of rapid failures, I think you have identified the problem: improper installation.

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**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Post date:** [February 7, 2017, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frequently-failing-clock-springs/99611/5 "2017-02-07T23:57:17Z")

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This might be helpful

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [February 8, 2017, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frequently-failing-clock-springs/99611/6 "2017-02-08T00:37:58Z")

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[http://www.autozone.com/repairguides/H3-2006/Air-Bags-Supplemental-Restraint-System/Clockspring/\_/P-0996b43f81b3c793](http://www.autozone.com/repairguides/H3-2006/Air-Bags-Supplemental-Restraint-System/Clockspring/_/P-0996b43f81b3c793)

Tester