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Record 1 2009-07-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrical Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
  • Steering Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
  • Safety Equipment (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
CONT

The clockspring allows for electrical contact to the air bag module at all times. Since the air bag module sits in the center of the steering wheel, the clockspring is designed to provide voltage to the module regardless of steering wheel position. The clockspring is located between the steering wheel and the steering column.

Key term(s)
  • clock spring

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement électrique (Véhicules automobiles)
  • Direction (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
  • Sécurité (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)

Spanish

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