Intermittent horn

[Deltic]

Hi folks,
Can anyone shed some light for me please. Had new horn slip ring fitted for MOT. All good until now, when I turn left in particular the horn goes off, and occasionally in other direction. As far as I can tell the steering column is straight, checked the earth on steering column, all clean and tight fit, everything on steering wheel seems good. Any other thoughts please.

[captain Byrne]

When you said 'had' new horn slip ring fitted, I assume you got a mechanic to do it? If so I'd take it straight back to them to sort out the problem. It sounds like it's shorting due to it not been fitted correctly.

[Deltic]

Hi, this was fitted end of March/April and seemed to work fine, not that I make a habit of using it. Originally someone had rerouted it to a point under the dash. Had disconnected from the steering wheel and still sounds when turning the wheel. Took connections of horn today as no time to investigate any further. Reckon it must be shorting somewhere on the steering column.

[Jim San]

I had that, the distance between contact was to close, i took steering wheel of and bent the contract slightly and it had been fine.

[Deltic]

Thanks for that little gem , will try it out and see if that works.