If airbag broke, would the clock spring break too?
One very common Airbag problem is what’s called a “clock spring” which is in the steering column right under the steering wheel. It’s called that because it simply looks like a clock spring that winds and unwinds. This is how they could make a positive electrical connection to the airbag and still be able to turn the wheel back and forth. Luckily, it’s a quick and reasonable repair to have it replaced. Also, you can check it yourself! The horn and cruise control (on some vehicles) circuits on the steering wheel run through this clock spring too, so check to see if the horn and cruise are working. If not, you need a new clock spring for sure!
