Standard Ignition CSP165 Air Bag Clockspring

Air Bag Clockspring for Audi and Volkswagen

Standard Ignition CSP165 is an air bag clockspring built for vehicles that use a steering wheel-mounted electrical connection between the column and the air bag system. It is a direct-fit replacement for select Audi A4, Audi A4 Quattro, Audi S4, and Volkswagen Touareg applications, with OE-style connector and terminal layouts for service work on the steering column.

Key Features

• Black finish
• Female connector gender with 7 rectangular connectors
• Male terminal design with 36 pins
• 12-volt electrical specification
• Clockspring included as the contents
• Direct replacement for Standard Ignition CSP165 applications

Detailed Description

Standard Ignition CSP165 is an air bag clockspring used to maintain electrical continuity through the steering wheel while allowing normal wheel rotation. It is specified with a black housing, rectangular connector shape, 7 female connectors, and 36 male pin terminals. This configuration supports steering wheel circuits in 2002-2004 Audi A4, 2002-2004 Audi A4 Quattro, 2004 Audi S4, and 2009-2010 Volkswagen Touareg models. For buyers searching for an Audi A4 clockspring, Audi S4 air bag clockspring, or Volkswagen Touareg steering wheel clockspring, CSP165 provides the correct OE-style service part reference.

This part cross-references Standard Ignition CSP165 and 8E0953541E for the same application.

What It Helps Resolve

• Air bag warning light caused by a failed steering wheel contact assembly
• Loss of horn function from interrupted steering column wiring
• Inoperative steering wheel controls tied to the column circuit
• Intermittent electrical connection while turning the steering wheel
• Steering wheel circuit faults on Audi A4, Audi A4 Quattro, Audi S4, and Volkswagen Touareg models

Installation Notes and Tips

Install CSP165 only after confirming the vehicle application and matching connector and terminal layout. The steering wheel and air bag system should be handled with proper safety procedures before removal or replacement. Verify the clockspring is centered and aligned before final assembly so the steering wheel can rotate without damaging the internal ribbon circuit.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition supplies electrical service parts for repair applications, and CSP165 is built to match the listed fitment and connector specifications for the vehicles shown.