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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 06:56 PM
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Got a broken clock spring in my column and need a new one. new one is wayyy spend, so i found one at a JY (whole column, airbag, key..etc..) for 75 bucks. Its out of a 1997 with all the same features as mine. will it fit? His book said 94-96 works and 97-98 works but not 97 in a 96... Guessing its due to the OBDII change in 1996. Mine is OBDII made in 7 of 96. So I am guessing it will fit?
 
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 07:46 PM
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You might check the parts manual and see if it lists the same one or different part numbers. Don't know if it will fit or not.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 08:19 PM
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Looked there, wasn't much help. Hoping someone might know.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 08:22 PM
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Be careful with the column, that you don't spin the steering wheel. that's what breaks the clockspring....

I don't see why it wouldn't fit...... very little changed from 96 to 97. I would think it would bolt right in.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 08:45 PM
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That was my thought. Yea I am going to have to be ultra careful. duct tape it straight=P
 
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 01:34 AM
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As far as i know there werent any changes in 96-97 that would make it not work. Everything was pretty much the same until 98 when whole lot changed lol.
 
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