Airbag light came on, horn and cruise control stopped working. Clock spring assembly needs to be replaced.
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Airbag light came on, horn and cruise control stopped working. Dealer replaced clock spring assembly.*ak
We had an internet article from march on this issue. A recall was being considered. The airbag light is on and the horn and cruise don't work, identical to the description in the article.
Belt tensioner failed causing loss of steering. This is the 2nd time this component has failed. This is also the second time I've had problems with the cruise control. This time the problem is the clock spring, also causing the horn and air bag system to be inoperable.
Local chrysler was contacted to investigate reason air bag light remains lit constatly, cruise control does not work, and horn does not work. Cost was $80 to trouble shoot, and additional $250 estimated to repair - I refused repair
Throttle was stuck while traveling at hwy speed of 70 MPH with cruise control engaged. Vehicle commenced to accelerate up to 80 MPH before driver could gain control. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time.*ak consumer states dealer replaced speed control , manufacturer was notified.
Clockspring failed - airbag, horn, cruise control will not operate. Very serious safety problem. Part should be recalled.
The clockspring assembly failed . The airbag light stayed on, the horn failed to work, and the cruise control would not work. I read a report in the newspaper on march 20, 2001 stating the federal safety agency was looking at this problem in 96-2000 chyr. Vans. The vehicle was repaired at my expense.
Was driving vehicle when air bag would flash on/off before becoming solid. This problem affected the horn and cruise control. Have taken to dealership, and was informed by mechanic that clockspring was broken.
Clockspring failed causing airbag, horn, cruise control to be inoperable.
Airbag light stays on at all times which is effecting cruise control and horn. Neither item works because of air bag light. Have not contacted dealer. Please add VIN.
Failing clocksprings allow for a dangerous cruise control mode as well as air bag failures.
As I was driving on interstate 83 in york pa., my cruise control would not disengage. It accelerated to 80 MPH. When I tried to turn it off, I was unable to do so. When I applied my brakes to disengage, nothing happened. I then cancelled the cruise and turned it off, it still would not stop accelerating. At this point I was trying to apply pressure to my brakes but was still unable to stop from accelerating. I managed to get over to the break down lane and slowly put on the emergency brake, which temporarily slowed me down. I had the emergency brake all the way in, and the car started to go forward again. At that point my only other option that I could think of was to turn toward the grass embankment and go on the incline and hit a sign so that it would stop my van. It still did not stop completely. It began to accelerate again. At this point I hurried and put the car in park, and turned off the ignition. Once it was stopped my daughter and I got out of the van.
Horn ,cruise control,does not work and the gas light will come on and make a beeping sound for no reason.
Ea 01 007/air bag clock spring failure: horn / cruise control are inoperativ, and air bag sensor light remains on while driving. Dealer / manufacturer have not been notified at this time. Provide any further information .
While traveling at 50 MPH in passing lane consumer depressed gas pedal to pass and vehicle did not gain any speed . Vehicle was traveling in neutral status. Dealer was contacted, and technician stated transmission needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.
Air bag light stays illuminated while driving. Also, cruise control and the horn assemblies are inoperable. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and determined that clock spring was defective. Please provide additional information.
Air bag light on dash has come on. Horn has failed to operate, and cruise control no longer works. Dealer informed consumer that clock spring assembly would need to be replaced. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
While driving the air bag light could come and stay on for while. Horn did not work, stopped working without prior warning. Also, cruise control did not work.
Ea 01 007/air bag clock spring:inoperative horn operation. Also, air bag sensor light remained on on. Dealer notified and informed consumer that they are unaware of any recall, and any repairs would be at consumer cost.*ak consumer also states cruise control failed.
Air bag light has come on and will not go off. Also, horn and cruise control systems have failed. Dealership has not examined vehicle.
Intermittently SRS light will illuminate when driving, and cruise control becomes inoperable.*ak consumer also states wiper switch was replaced twice, still intermittent wipers fail to operate correctly, also radio does not see cd player, unless vehicle is shut off and on sometimes more than once.
I have already provided info on this vehicle by mail. I just wanted to know the update on this problem. I would like to get this taken care of, but I do not have the amount of money on hand. The man said it would probably cost over $500.00 for the repair, before I knew the cruise control was not working. Contact me at 201‑447‑6907 eastern time m-f 9-3. Thnank you.
Airbag light remained on; horn &cruise control stopped; clockspring replaced at cost of $250. This vehicle has repairs every 2-3 months at cost of $200-400. In addition to regular maintainance. Will never buy a chrylser product again.
This vehicle had an air bag readiness light that stayed on, as well as the cruise control and horn failing. The clock spring mechanism was relaced by the dealer on 3-22-01 at a cost of roughly $200 to me (the owner). I have heard you are investigating this problem and would like to know if I am able to get reimbursed for this cost. Thanks.
A piece inside steering wheel control unit broke. Also, air bags/ horn, and cruise control do not work. Has not contacted dealer yet.
Airbag light is on, horn and cruise control do not work.
Intermittent failure - off/on for 3 years, total failure - air bag, horn, cruise control, 11/2000
Srs light stay illuminated while the vehicle is in motion. Also, horn assembly and cruise control are inoperable. Dealer has been notified.
Airbag light remains on. Cruise control will not work, and windshield wipers are activated on their own.
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