Hi,
I've had an issue with the horn, and on trying to disassemble and clean I've now somehow killed it. Any help welcome, bearing in mind that I know little to nothing about van electrics. Here's a run down of my issue..
– Previously would only sound poorly if you hit a sweet spot on the button
– Completely stopped working over winter
– Took front of button off to have a look, cleaned contacts, put back together, and then it seemed to sound without pushing the button at all, mostly when wiggling the wires (especially the black one) or turning the wheel
– Took front off (again) and managed to pull the black wire out of the connector
– I could then get the horn to sound just by connecting the black wire to the connector, and touching the other end to the brown connector
– This happened erratically, then stopped completely. Now nothing.
Many thanks in advance for any help.
Oh, and if anyone knows off the top of their head, what wrench do I need to take the steering wheel off? I assume I'm going to need to to re-crimp the black wire.
Cheers,
Jack, 1987 1.9 auto
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Erratic horn, now dead... HELP!
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Re: Erratic horn, now dead... HELP!
The steering wheel nut is 24mm
The horn ring needs tho connect to the spring loaded contact which conducts the signal down the loom . The switch switches the negative side of the horn, not the positive , which is direct from the fuse box .
The horn ring needs tho connect to the spring loaded contact which conducts the signal down the loom . The switch switches the negative side of the horn, not the positive , which is direct from the fuse box .
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Re: Erratic horn, now dead... HELP!
Thanks Steve. So is your guess that the problem with the circuit is in the horn ring? What's the best way to test it if I manage to open it up?
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There is no opening it up really, its on the underside of the steering wheel , connected directly to the switch wire
Take the wheel off and turn it upside down , inspect it for brokenness and check the sprung brass coloured contact on the steering column it runs onto
Take the wheel off and turn it upside down , inspect it for brokenness and check the sprung brass coloured contact on the steering column it runs onto
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Re: Erratic horn, now dead... HELP!
Thanks again, matey . I'll get myself a 24mm wrench and see what I can find beneath!
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Re: Erratic horn, now dead... HELP!
UPDATE: Horn fixed!
Turned out to be a dodgy connection between the horn ring, which had worn over time, and the metal connection on the indicator stalk. £50 for both parts on Brickwerks, clean up and a dab of dieletric grease, and werking just like new ...
Turned out to be a dodgy connection between the horn ring, which had worn over time, and the metal connection on the indicator stalk. £50 for both parts on Brickwerks, clean up and a dab of dieletric grease, and werking just like new ...