Broken horn contacts

Post by **Dud** » 08 Jun 2006, 18:42

The metal ring on the back of the steering wheel that makes the contact with a bit of metal on the steering column has just snapped. So horn does not work properly. Also the metal connector bit that is on the steering column is mangled now.

Anybody got any idea where I might be able to source another. JK's online catalogue doesn't seem to list it.

Thanks

Post by **trickydicky** » 08 Jun 2006, 18:47

I want one too, my horn sometime's beeps randomly. The last time it was an old lady crossing the road (seriously!) funny it seemed the camper new what I was thinking but I really don't want the points any help.

Post by **Ivorblueun** » 08 Jun 2006, 20:54

Its brass from memory so with a bit of care should be able to solder it then file down any surplus solder so the ring is nice and flush for good contact

Post by **markpark** » 08 Jun 2006, 22:33

Ditto on the random beeping. I've disconnected min temporarily as it would always beep as i was maneouvering (sp?) into my parking space at some unsocial hour!!!

Post by **Dud** » 11 Jun 2006, 22:02

Thanks for advice Ivorblueun. Solding the copper strip back together and filing it down worked really well. Got a beautiful smooth ring again now.

The copper strip bit that comes out of the steering column and makes the + contact with the copper ring also needed replacing. Can not easily solder around there as you melt the plastic that insulates the + from the steering column (the earth). After taking the whole thing apart being careful not to damage the bit of plastic, I was able to quite easily make a replacement out of a small copper picture hanger that I rebent to shape then filed at the bottom so it would fit into the steering wiring connectors.

Works a treat now.

Post by **Ivorblueun** » 11 Jun 2006, 22:12

Glad your'e all sorted