Multifunctional steering wheel probs

[tonyt111]

Hi
All functions on my steering wheel have stopped working?
Even the horn and the lights don't come on?
I changed the fuse but still no joy, also the airbag light on the dash is on so i assume that is not working either?
Any help would be appreciated.
Tony

PS Its a 523se 1999 e39 model.

[Olf]

Does the car still change direction if you turn it when moving?

[tonyt111]

Yes

[phelix]

Bad "clock spring"; the spiral coiled connector for the electrics between the fixed column and the rotating wheel?