BMW Clock Spring Replacement, Problems, Cost, DIY

Is your BMW clock spring bad? ABS, traction, and DSC warning messages popping up on the dashboard. Learn how to replace a BMW clock spring.

A faulty BMW clock spring is a common problem that may cause the airbag light to come on.

Symptoms

• BMW Airbag Light On,
• Horn doesn’t work
• BMW steering wheel buttons don’t work,
• The paddle shifter not working,
• Fault Code: Driver squib circuit open or high resistance,
  • Code B1049 and B1054

What you will need

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• BMW Clock Spring
• Mechanic Toolset Metric Set
• Small Screwdriver
• Torque Wrench
• Torx Bit Set

Procedure

1. Park the BMW and set the wheels straight, steering wheel on center. Engage the parking brakes.
2. Disconnect the BMW battery. The battery is located in the trunk area of most BMWs. including 3, 5, 6 X1, X3, X5 series.

3. Remove the BMW airbag and steering wheel from the steering column. On the back of the steering wheel, you will notice one or two access holes. Insert a screwdriver in the side hole and press on the spring to release the airbag.
4. Next, remove the steering wheel center bolt.If you need help with this step, follow this guide on removing the airbag and steering wheel on a BMW. Mark the steering column and the steering wheel before you remove the steering wheel.https://vimeo.com/247544066
5. Remove the BMW steering wheel from the steering column.
   

6. Remove Torx bolts to remove the clock spring from the SZL module.
7. Use a small screwdriver to unlock the BMW steering wheel clock spring from the SZL module.
   

8. Install the new BMW clock spring.
9. Reconnect the steering wheel, airbag, and battery, and start the car.Watch the video on how to perform this step.https://vimeo.com/248261750
10. Clear SZL fault codes and calibrate the steering angle sensor using a BMW scan tool.

Replacing the clock spring on a BMW is a fairly easy job that most DIYers can accomplish on their driveway.

Be aware that you may need to reset the steering angle sensor, which requires a BMW-specific diagnostic scanner. Read this article to learn more about clock springs and how they work.

The YOUCANIC Full System scanner can reset the steering angle sensor of a BMW. This scanner can also read and clear codes through every control module of your BMW vehicle.

We hope you find the BMW Clock Spring Replacement, Problems, Cost, DIY guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your BMW.