Clock-spring automobile

Question

Right now I've got to replace 2 clock-springs, an item that almost never fails, in two different cars. Does anyone know what it's called in Spanish?

If you don't know what it is I can't say I'm surprised. The clock-spring is a device which surrounds the top of the steering column and makes the necessary connections between the switches and stuff (generally horn and airbag but maybe more) and the car circuits in and around the dashboard.

Many thanks for your efforts gals and guys. I now admit that I've found both although they're not fitted yet.

why was i flagged for trying to help you. im going to report this. - Cesar9101, Aug 15, 2017

Not guilty - why would I flag a 5 year old posting? - geofc, Aug 15, 2017

i know what happened now. The Moderator somewhat explained it to me Have a nice day sir. - Cesar9101, Aug 16, 2017

Answer 1

How about this then contactor giratorio

Amazing Kiwi. Around half of these are clock-springs (ones with pics mostly) although there are a couple of crankshaft censors and other things. None for my cars though. Sad. - geofc, Nov 23, 2012

Answer 2

Could you just use resorte (spring) and point where it goes? jeje

Doesn't work well if you're located in Texas and the junkyard is in, for example, Buenos Aires. It's not a spring anyway. It's really a contact. - geofc, Nov 23, 2012

oh I see, sorry not much help then :( - Kiwi-Girl, Nov 23, 2012

Answer 3

I think in fact, they call it clockspring. Take a look http://es.made-in-china.com/co_kinguard/product_Airbag-Clockspring-for-Lancer_hououyeeg.html

Very smart indeed aileribel. It's certainly a clockspring, clock-spring or clock spring although not for either of my cars. Manufacturers and vendors use all three spellings which doesn't make it easy. - geofc, Nov 23, 2012

Answer 4

I hope Geof didn't spend these last five years waiting for his answer!

Yes, a couple of really random old threads have turned up in the past couple of minutes... - Echoline, Aug 14, 2017

Lol Maybe someone can learn from these old threads. :) - rac1, Aug 15, 2017

Answer 5

I´ve searched on the net and it doesn´t have a translation into Spanish. Just check this link out! http://ecatepecdemorelos.olx.com.mx/tapas-de-volante-clock-spring-reparacion-y-venta-iid-209727447