The clockspring, also called the spiral cable, is the rotary connector in the steering column that keeps the electrical connection intact between the rotating steering wheel and the fixed column. On the BMW i8 it carries the airbag circuit, the horn, the cruise and audio controls, and other steering-wheel functions, while letting the wheel turn freely. It is a used part, inspected before it ships.
This is a safety-critical SRS (supplemental restraint system) component. A faulty or mis-installed clockspring can stop the airbag from deploying. Have it installed by a professional: disconnect the battery and wait before working near the airbag, keep the clockspring centered with the wheels straight, and after install perform an airbag-system reset and clear any fault codes with a diagnostic tool. The i8 ran 2014 to 2020; confirm your year by VIN.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | BMW i8, by VIN. |
| Part Number | Match your clockspring part number. |
| System | SRS reset planned after install. |
Your i8 year, 2014 to 2020, by VIN
Your clockspring part number match
That a professional will install and center it
That an airbag reset is planned after install
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| INCLUDED | The used clockspring as confirmed for your i8. |
| NOT INCLUDED | Steering wheel, airbag, column switches, and trim, unless confirmed at order. |
| Tools You Need | A professional installer with a BMW-capable diagnostic tool for the airbag reset and code clear. |
This BMW i8 clockspring is offered for the following:
| Vehicle | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| BMW i8 Coupe | 2014 to 2020, confirm by VIN |
| BMW i8 Roadster | Later years, confirm by VIN and part number |
This clockspring is offered for the BMW i8. Confirm your exact year and the clockspring part number by VIN at order, since SRS parts must match precisely. We disclose the donor details before shipping.
Not sure this is the right clockspring? Call (240) 301-0095 with your VIN and your old part number. Our team confirms the correct SRS clockspring before your order ships.
Quality control for this part includes:
Vehicle and part number confirmed by VIN
Electrical continuity checked across the circuits
Housing and connector pins inspected
Centering checked before packaging
What is included confirmed with you before shipping
This is a used SRS clockspring. We confirm the part number by VIN, check electrical continuity and the connector, and disclose what we find. Because it is safety-critical, professional installation and an airbag reset are required; do not skip the reset.
| Application | BMW i8 | 2014 to 2020 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Clockspring (spiral cable) |
| Function | Airbag | horn | cruise | and audio circuits |
| System | safety-critical | SRS |
| Dimensions | Diameter 3.5 to 4 inches | thickness 1 to 1.5 inches |
| Operating Temp | minus 40 C to 85 C |
| Rotation | 5 to 7 full turns |
| Weight | 0.5 to 1 pound |
| Install | Professional | with airbag reset and code clear |
| Shipping | Free to all 50 states | no core charge |
| Warranty | 15 day replacement warranty from delivery |
| Condition | Used |
| Sku | vaz339 |
Contact (240) 301-0095 within 15 days of delivery.
