Hi all,

Looks like the clock spring has gone in my 2011 (MY12) Passat TDI as airbag warning, horn and stereo/trip computer buttons on steering wheel all failed simultaneously.

Called VW spares. A new clock spring is $717 - WTF?

Does anyone know why they are so expensive? Can anyone suggest an alternative, or somewhere where the parts can be bought for only the cost of your firstborn rather than all of your children?

Thanks.