Clockspring Or Spiral Cable...which One?!?!

[Lexus Rookie]

I have a 1999 LS400 and the horn has gone out along with the cruise control. Along with this, the airbag warning light has been on since I bought it. I cannot find a clockspring replacement part, and the only other part that is similar to this is called a spiral cable which I cannot find either.

The dealer says bring it in and they will check the switches in the steering wheel assembly...what should I do? I really want to fix this myself and save a few dollars. Thanks.

[AzHotLS]

It's known officially as a Spiral Cable Assembly, but many call it a clockspring. I replaced mine in December. For me, it was just the horn that didn't work (pin 1). There are either 5 or 6 pins, two or more have lost continuity in your case. I don't know if they can be taken apart and fixed.

Here it is listed for a 95:

http://www.toyodiy.com/parts/p_U_199502_LE...5.html?hl=84306

You can create an account on that site, enter your VIN and get the exact part number for your 99.

I was fortunate to find one on eBay. Here is a current listing but unfortunately not for your model year (they're not interchangable):

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lexus-LS-40...sQ5fAccessories

Here is a tutorial on how to remove the steering wheel:

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls400-foru...ring-wheel.html

If you go the eBay or recycle yard route, make sure you have them check continuity on all pins.

[Lexus Rookie]

Thanks for the info. This points me in a hopefully profitable direction. I'll let you know how it comes out.

[Lexus Rookie]

AzHotLS are you out there? I need to know if the spiral cable is in the steering wheel or the steering column...I found a local junkyard that has these both available. Thanks.

[AzHotLS]

I replied in your other thread:

http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...showtopic=58465