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Another clock spring problem

Discussion in 'Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by razza, Apr 25, 2019.

  1. razza

    razza New Member

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    Hi guys,
    I have a problem I'm hoping I can get help with.
    I have a camera on my front window, which is powered via the 12v socket.
    I got the camera cable wrapped between the gap between steering wheel and dash board when turning .
    None of the buttons work on the steering wheel so I think I have damaged something in that gap behind steering wheel.

    Looking at videos on YouTube, with the steering wheel off, it seems to me like I may have damaged the black plug that connects to clock spring.
    Between the steering wheel and dash, it only looks like the thing I could have damaged is the clock spring connector.
    im hoping somebody has experienced anything alike or could guide me in the right direction.

    I am happy to look into how to take the steering cap off to try and see if the spiral clock connector has broken if that's possible without taking wheel off .
    I know if so Il have to disconnect the battery in the boot.

    Edit.
    Btw, it doesn't make any weird noises at all when i turn the steering wheel.

    Thanyou
     
    #1 razza, Apr 25, 2019
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  2. razza

    razza New Member

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    It looks here like the only thing I could have touched is the black spring connector ?

    What do you think please?
     

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  3. ChapmanF

    ChapmanF Senior Member

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    With the airbag removed, you'll probably see whatever happened easily enough.

    Be sure to follow all of the precautions in how to handle (and how to set down) the airbag.
     
    #3 ChapmanF, Apr 25, 2019
  4. razza

    razza New Member

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    That would be great if I could actually diagnose the problem just by removing the airbag.

    I will make sure I disarm the airbag via the 12v battery.

    Thankyou for your reply..
     
    #4 razza, Apr 25, 2019
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