98ImprezaWA Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I have a '98 EJ22 Imp. The airbag light has been on in the dash for a while, and I discovered today that my horn doesn't work when I tried pulling into my street only to find a large truck hanging out in the middle of it leaving me hanging half way out into traffic. (Thankfully the guy in the car behind me wasn't tailgating and was paying attention!) Over the last few days I've noticed a clicking sound when I turn the steering wheel. Researched a bit on here, and it looks like the clock spring is a possibility? Does that sound right? Would that make a clicking sound when I turn it? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebugs Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Yep, clock spring definately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebugs Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Clicking sound is new to me. But the others (a lot of times along with cruise not working) is clock spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Clock spring. Pretty common. Shouldn't be too hard to fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98ImprezaWA Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 Forgot to mention also, i've had the car for 6 years, and the cruise control has never worked in the time I've owned it. Don't know if that will make a difference or not... it looks like clock spring is the general agreement regardless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 That was the first sign. I'm kinda surprised it lasted that long without other trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98ImprezaWA Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 So is the clock spring the same for legacys, and imprezas from this generation? or do i need to look for an imp. specific one to replace it with? i see a trip to the pull-a-part in my future also, is the airbag something i need to be careful of when i replace the clock spring? i'd rather not have that go off on me if i can avoid it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahDL88 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I would go for an Imp clock spring, I'm not 100% if they are model specific, but with something like that you can't be too careful. Unplug the battery for 30 minutes and let the car sit, which will remove any residual charge that is anywhere in the system. the airbag connectors have a ground bar that grounds the pins on the back when the plug is removed, a lot of the hype is legalese, but you should be careful around them, but they are by no means dangerous if handled carefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnceggleston Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 i replaced the clock spring in my 97 GT with out disconnecting the battery. no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Unhook the negative battery cable about ten minutes before you start and you will have no problems with the airbag. As far as junkyard parts... Legacy and Impreza use a lot of the same parts, but this one in particular it doesn't look like they share. This page appears to have the correct part number for your car and shows which models are equipped with that part. If you come up empty handed at the junkyard... http://www.subarupartsforyou.com/cp_partdetail.php?partid=9618 Pricey... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98ImprezaWA Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 Thanks for the part number and that link! I had only been able to find the part number for the whole combo switch, which i don't need. I was starting to think I might have to buy the whole thing and just use the steering roll connector from it. You saved me $$!!! I hope I can find one at a pull-a-part. they sure are pricey... even for just the steering roll connector. :-\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Yeah it's a lot of money for a piece of plastic with a ribbon cable in it. Subaru parts seem to be that way. The simple stuff is generally pretty cheap though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebugs Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Call your local full service JY's. I usually pay 35-50 for mine delivered. This IS a case where the Legacy and Impreza don't seem to interchange well based on my experience.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Yep, clock spring definately. +1 I knew what it was just from the thread title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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