The spring connecting the clock drive broke - Zhumell Eclipse 114 Telescope

yes sounds like a broken spring.

what else did you have done that would have required the steering wheel removal
there is no connection between a steering knuckle ( ball joint ) and the steering wheel problems you describe

Before replacing the relay did you test ? You could have a clock spring problem . VEHICLE RELAYS Operation Diagnosis Do you know what a clock spring is ? I'm not saying that is the problem , it could be . A clock spring is a device with wire inside that allow the steering wheel to be turned from full left to full right keeping the air bag an cruise control an any other buttons on the steering wheel connected electrically , to wiring in the steering column . The wiring does fail inside the clock spring. How cars clock spring works

I'm sorry but you may broke the clock spring connection from the column to the steering wheel.First make sure all the wire are connected under the dash after you work on ignition switch.
for clock spring disconnect the battery for 10 min.to discharge the SRS system.
turn the wheels and steering straight.
remove the airbag and store in safe place
remove the steering wheel
remove column cover
disconnect the clock spring and remove
installation in reverse order
the new clock spring have yellow lock tab. after removing the tab DO NOT turn the spring. the wire inside have limit of 2 1/2 turns each way.
good luck

The circuit for the switch goes through the clock spring contact is the likely cause of the switch not working, it is not connected to the wiring harness in the steering column that goes to the radio.

is it broken or not working? if it is broke you possibly have to remove the air bad steering wheel and clock spring to facilitate. once changed ensure your wheels are straight and recenter your clock spring or you will damage the wiring in it. then your horn and air bag might not work or will short out causing a fire or blown fuses of air bag.

The clock spring in the new one you installed is most likely the problem. It is the part behind the steering wheel that the airbag, horn, and cruise controls plug into. It is very common on Chrysler minivans. Unfortunately it sounds like you inherited the problem with the used unit.

They are not that hard to replace. You will need a steering wheel puller. Sometimes you can rent them from your local auto parts store.

Disconnect the battery and wait about 20 minutes.

Remove the air bag from the steering wheel.

Remove the center nut that holds the steering wheel to the shaft.

Unplug the horn and cruise connectors from the clock spring.

Use the steering wheel puller to remove the steering wheel.

Unplug the back connector to the clock spring.

Remove the snap ring that holds the clock spring to the shaft.

Remove the clock spring.

Since the one on the old column worked you can reuse that one if you choose. I would pull the one on the new column first so you know what to expect when you remove the old one from the old column.

This is what the part looks like



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CLOCK SPRING BROKE

behind the air bag is what is called a clock spring, it supplies power to all of those functions, chances are when the rack n pinon was replaced the steering wheel was not locked and it turned too many times, and it broke the connection behind there. so chances are you will need a clock spring. if you had it done at a repair shop I would bring it back and have them repair it.

I'm thinking the airbag clock spring is guilty. Right behind the steering wheel.