No Cruise, horn and airbag light on - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

tiek101 · 10-02-2008, 06:45 PM

Well my cruise doesn't come on, the horn doesn't work and the airbag light is on. All of the fuses are good. Since the things that don't work are all on the column, it makes me think the problem could be there but I do not know where to begin troubleshooting. ...any suggestions? btw 1996 Avalon xls

***new echo owner*** · 10-02-2008, 06:53 PM

A broken spiral cable in the steering column will affect all three circuits.

N.E.O.

tiek101 · 10-02-2008, 06:56 PM

Thank you. Is the spiral cable something that I can purchase/replace myself? I suspose it is a dealer item as I work for NAPA and do not recall seeing this part available. Thanks again.

***new echo owner*** · 10-02-2008, 07:06 PM

It is not a difficult repair; howver, the driver's airbag assembly does need to be removed. And it is a dealer only part, as far as I know.

N.E.O.

tiek101 · 10-02-2008, 07:09 PM

Thank you very much, I'll call the dealer tomorrow and see what that little gem costs. Thanks for your help. -Keith