Thorough video on the removal and repair of clockspring. Been meaning to do this repair myself for a while. Very well done with the breakdown.

@reidthemanual

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for commenting! Glad I could help you. :)

Great video breakdown. Thank you for making. I'll be changing mine tomorrow. Took all the guess work out. Being as I ordered one that was for a heated steering wheel as well.

@reidthemanual

11 ай бұрын

Awesome! Yeah, the clocksprings for the heated steering wheels are cheaper for some reason.

@zachoverstreet5440

11 ай бұрын

Exactly why I bought it. Lol.

@jdkjwright

6 ай бұрын

@@reidthemanualis there any functional capability difference in the version with the heated wheel plugs as far as on-wheel buttons goes as far as you know? I just ordered the less expensive “heated wheel”clockspring for my ‘16 XLT and am hoping all of my right side on-wheel buttons will again return to functioning. Sync voice, volume, 4 way keypad. I’m getting some pushback from my Ford parts counter in placing my order because they’re telling me it’s not the right one for my vehicle but it is $50 cheaper so I’m going with that one.

@reidthemanual

6 ай бұрын

@@jdkjwright Even though I do not have a heated steering wheel, I ordered and installed the clockspring for the heated steering wheel and everything works great! All ~22 buttons work as intended. Granted, you have a few different buttons than I do (I do not have SYNC), but as far as I can tell they just add the 2 wires for the heating element so you *should* be good.

great job man, I think I can do that.

@reidthemanual

9 ай бұрын

Go for it! And thanks for commenting.

Thanks my friend.

@reidthemanual

Ай бұрын

You’re welcome, Thomas. Thanks for watching. 🙂

Grandioso 🎉🎉🎉🎉

I needed this for my 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan. The Explorer and Taurus are the same platform and the steering wheels are interchangeable.

@reidthemanual

7 ай бұрын

Glad it helped you! Thanks for commenting. :)

Happen to have a tool list? Got a trip coming up and would love to have cruise control for it.

Excelente 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

I need to replace the power pedal switch. Do you think it’s possible to remove the shroud without removing the steering wheel?

I got a replacement steering wheel for my 17 FPIU that has heated steering. I need to get the same clockspring you have in the video for the heated steering connector to the steering wheel. Do you know if your FPIU had the connector on the harness to connect to the clockspring for the heated steering wheel? I know I will probably also have to get the HSWM but I haven't dug behind my head unit to check. Just wondering if I'll also have to get a separate wiring harness to route from the HSW module to the clockspring. Thanks!

@reidthemanual

6 ай бұрын

Hmmm. Good question. If the harness for the heated steering wheel was stashed somewhere on the steering column, I never noticed it. I would assume your new heated steering wheel would have the harness for the “steering wheel side” of the clockspring, but I am not sure how to install the harness for the “steering column side.” Do you think you will need a different Steering Column Control Module?

@xfefen2883

6 ай бұрын

@@reidthemanual Correct, the heated steering wheel has the additional connector which handles Heat/Heat Return, Temp/Thermometer Sensor/Return. According to the diagram I have, steering wheel connector plugs into the clock spring, and the clock spring connects to the Heated Steering Wheel module. The heated steering wheel module (HSWM) has wiring going to the Module Communication network (MS CAN +/-), the Body Control Module, and to ground. According to another diagram I have, the location of the HSWM is behind the head unit/radio, so I may try looking behind there to see if the module is installed with the required wiring stashed away, though I doubt it as Forscan doesn't show the module, but that doesn't mean it isn't there, maybe it just isn't plugged in at all. I'll update once I check. On a side note, there's a website with ALL the wiring diagrams for 2016-2019 Explorers, including a chart showing where all the wiring/components go. I don't know if KZread will let me post the link in the comments, but if you do a search for 'Cardiagn 2016-2019 Explorer' it should be the first google search result. I can also link you a google drive folder that has all of the pdfs downloaded. Could prove useful in future videos, for example I got 10-way powered seats + climate control from a salvage 2017 XLT but the wiring harness in my FPIU doesn't support anything more than the power seat functions. I'd love to see a video of that as it would help me greatly haha.

@xfefen2883

6 ай бұрын

But I do not think I will need a different Steering Column Control Module, at-least according to the diagram for 'Adjustable Steering Column' on that website.

@reidthemanual

5 ай бұрын

That is great to know. I had to add “wiring diagrams” to the Google search for the Cardigan website to come up, but I think I found what you’re referring to. Thanks for sharing this resource!

Very thorough. Where is the steering wheel angle position sensor on the ford explorer? I have a 2016 xlt 3.5 and I’ve been told mine may be bad as all of my traction assist lights and warning populate on start up. I have found the part itself for purchase but I cannot find where mine is located. I was also told by one part supplier that it was integrated in the clock spring. Could you clarify by chance?

@reidthemanual

14 күн бұрын

The steering wheel position sensor is NOT the same thing as the clockspring; although, they do appear similar at first. I never removed (or even inspected) the position sensor, but I believe it is “under” the steering column control module (SCCM). The SCCM is what the clock spring screws to. If you remove the SCCM, then I think you will find the position sensor behind it. So, you’ll need to do everything I did in the video plus a little more. You can do it! :)

@troywalk5702

14 күн бұрын

Thank you. I’ve already pulled and removed and swapped the SCCM out when I did the clock spring just to be safe and it’s just the steering wheel mounting post and then the manual tilt/ telescope portion and then the spindle that drops down to the dust cover. I have never been so confused. And your videos are awesome. I didn’t think to mention the change to the SCCM my apologies.

@reidthemanual

14 күн бұрын

Troy, is there any chance that someone had been in there and removed the position sensor in the past? Did you buy the vehicle with the warning lights already on?

@troywalk5702

14 күн бұрын

Much to my dismay yes to the lights. My partner bought it and now I’m trying to sort it out. It is very possible that someone tried to correct the clock spring before and maybe pulled both out not knowing and never realized but where would it plug in? I have no unused connectors. I appreciate the insight and time.

@troywalk5702

14 күн бұрын

I also bought a whole steering column from a scrap yard so I could tear it apart and see what I was working with before I tore into the actual column on the explorer and it was set up and configured the exact same way.

could this be the reason why my steering control buttons are not working?

@reidthemanual

9 ай бұрын

Absolutely! My steering wheel-mounted radio controls did not work (even though they were illuminated at night) because of the bad clock spring. After replacing the clock spring, everything works perfectly!

Any idea if a 2015 airbag would work on a 2018?

@reidthemanual

8 күн бұрын

From what I’ve seen, the 2013-2015 Explorers and 2016-2019 Explorers have different driver’s airbag connectors, so, no, unfortunately a 2015 airbag will not work on a 2016 Explorer.

Angel sensor where is the location explorer 2016

@reidthemanual

2 ай бұрын

Hello. Can you clarify your question? I’m not sure what you’re looking for?