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airbag clockspring

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I have a 98 Boxster with manual trans. I was replacing a bad turn signal switch (would not self cancel) and noticed damaged engagement tangs on the airbag clockspring (the unit that connects the airbag and horn switch to the wiring harness behind the steerign wheel). Does anyone know if it will function OK with just one of the two tangs intact that engage the steering wheel? A new unit is $229 from the dealer, and I'd prefer not to pay that.

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Hey Carlson,

aew we talking about those 2 tabs on airbag spring unit? I wouldn't worry about it.

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I have a 98 Boxster with manual trans. I was replacing a bad turn signal switch (would not self cancel) and noticed damaged engagement tangs on the airbag clockspring (the unit that connects the airbag and horn switch to the wiring harness behind the steerign wheel). Does anyone know if it will function OK with just one of the two tangs intact that engage the steering wheel? A new unit is $229 from the dealer, and I'd prefer not to pay that.
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The 2 prongs are to prevent rattles. That is the only purpose and the unit will work fine if they have broken off. Both of mine have been broken for years, and I don't even hear any rattles.

There are 2 sguare holes on the back of the steering wheel. When you put the steering wheel back on you must make sure the prongs are going into the holes, or you will break the prongs off. When you remove the air bag you cannot let the air bag hang from the connector or the weight of the bag will break the prongs - that is what happened to me.

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