Ok, guys, here's the next update. The aftermarket clockspring that sells for 40 bucks is the same, a perfect fit. Aftermarket one is made to replace oem part number 5082050AA, but it also works for oem part number 5082050AC which supersedes the old part number which ends with AA. So, for anyone needing a clockspring for the 4th generation van, don't bother with getting oem one from dodge for 200 bucks just get the dorman part number 525-101 and save yourselves 160 bucks. I find this so unethical on the part of Chrysler to do this, are they trying to make up for all the clocksprings they had to replace under warranty for older model van? Just sickening how they are scamming their consumer. Actually, going by the parts guy at the dealership they are still using this clockspring for the 5th generation vans as well. They just changed the two letters in the parts number and jacked up the price from 60 bucks to 200.
Now, back to my horn problem, first of all, let me say that changing the clockspring was very easy, as long as you follow the safety measure of disconnecting the negative battery cable, it should all be good. Very easy job to do, I didn't even need a steering puller, just used my bare hands to take the steering off, just wiggled it a little and off it came, very easy. The new clocksprings have a little tab that centers them, which you can break off after you put the steering will off. Now back to the horn, no, the clockspring didn't fix the horn problem. I guess my old clockspring was good afterall. Also, I tried grounding the horn wire from the steering column to see if the horn works and rule out the horn pad, and looks like the horn doesn't work, and it has something to do with the wiring after the clockspring. I even tried to ground the wiring for the horn from the wiring harness that plugs on the back side of the clockspring and still no go. So, I guess my old clockspring was fine, and the horn pad is also fine, it looks to be something with the wiring. I'm not too much of an electrical person, but where do you guys recommend I check the wiring next, where does the horn wire lead to? Does it go directly to the fuse box? Maybe a cold solder connection there that needs to be fixed. Please advice where I should go from here. Thanks.