Dorman - OE Solutions Air Bag Clockspring P/N:525-043
Keep current flowing to the air bag, horn and steering wheel-mounted controls of your 2002-2003 Dodge Ram 1500, 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 or 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 with the Dorman clockspring, part number 525-126. This Dorman air bag clockspring is built for trucks whose original unit is damaged or gone. It is designed to restore current to those circuits and keep them connected as the steering wheel turns.
Signs this part may need replacing include an illuminated air bag warning light, a horn that stops working, steering wheel-mounted controls that no longer respond, or a rubbing or clicking noise inside the steering column as the wheel turns. These symptoms can have other causes, so diagnose the system before replacing the clockspring. Because it is part of the air bag system, follow the vehicle service information for handling air bag components and aligning the clockspring during installation. See the Buyer's Guide tab for full application details.
Interchange: 8G1018 · CLS218 · 56045652AB · 56045652AD · CSP118 · CS1007
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What does a Dorman airbag clockspring do?
It is a coiled electrical connector in the steering column. It keeps the air bag, horn and steering wheel-mounted controls connected while the steering wheel turns.
Which trucks does the Dorman 525-126 fit?
It is a direct-fit replacement for the 2002-2003 Dodge Ram 1500, 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 and 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. See the Buyer's Guide tab for full application details.
What are signs a clockspring may need replacing?
An air bag warning light, a horn or steering wheel controls that stop working, or a rubbing noise in the column may be signs of a failed clockspring. Other faults can cause these too, so diagnose first.
Is the 525-126 built to match the original clockspring?
Yes. Dorman reverse-engineered it to match the original clockspring on the listed applications. It is designed, built and tested to strict specifications.
Does installing a clockspring require special care?
Yes. It is part of the air bag system, so follow the vehicle service information for air bag handling and clockspring alignment during installation.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.