99 taurus air bag light on, horn not working

[robertes]

the air bag light has stayed on now, and the horn will not work via the steering wheel (works with the remote). what has to be replaced? a mounting plate under the steering wheel surface that holds the air bag inside? any insight is appreciated.

[rivguy]

the clock spring has broken - easy repair - mounts just behind the steering wheel and just plugs in

[robertes]

thanks for the reply and answer. i don't live in the us now, so would like to know the base part number so i can identify this for ordering purposes. i have a shop manual, but cannot readily find a clock spring, perhaps it has a different technical name?

i assume i need to buy a new one to replace, not just a repair.

thanks again.

[rivguy]

14a664

[robertes]

thanks! i also see a horn blow switch in the manual, looks easy to replace, part is 13a875. how do i know it is the clock spring and not the blow switch? have already ordered the clock spring, but just trying to be sure. thanks again.

[rivguy]

the horn switch wont cause the air bag light - and I replace about 4-5 clock springs a month for the same complaints - you can also check resistance through the clock spring - and open means broken (resistance should be less than 5ohm)