I purchased a 2005 Jeep TJ unlimited a year ago. The clock spring was busted, all the typical lights were on...... I replaced the clock spring with a new eBay version and all was well. I then purchased a re leather wrapped WJ wheel to go in the jeep. Shortly after installation of the new steering wheel my clock spring started making clicking noises. Eventually the clock spring failed and my dash is all lit up again with no cruise etc. I replaced the clock spring with another eBay version and immediately had the same issue, clicking and failing. So now, 6 months later, I got a clock spring from AutoZone, considerably more expensive. This install i was very careful. I mocked everything up, steering bolt was slightly loose, l left all the column covers off including the bag. I fired the jeep up and ran the wheel back and forth in park, all seemed good so i tightened up the wheel, put the column covers on and the airbag. As soon as I pulled out of my driveway it started clicking. I've watched 20 you tube videos on this so I'm basically a pro
. Now no matter what I do, like loosening the wheel bolt, it still clicks. I have been aligning everything just as I should, pulling the alignment pin out and installing as I should. Could the steering wheel be bad I wonder? I got rid of my old wheel, but I'm contemplating buying a used one and getting a new spring and seeing if this WJ wheel is messed up somehow. Thoughts? Anyone have this issue?
