2006-09-01 13:26:39 · 0 answers · asked by Hank 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Start by testing the horn itself. Run a jumper wire to the power connector on the horn, and to the positive battery terminal. When you touch the battery terminal, the horn should sound. If it does not, replace the horn.
If the horn is good, the problem is either in the switch in the steering wheel, or in the horn relay!!
2006-09-01 13:39:05 · answer #1 · answered by fire4511 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Car Horn Not Working
2016-10-01 10:53:25 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's not the fuse, then it's one of the connections. It's possible that the connector where the horn cable attaches to the horn may be corroded and is resisting the electrical current. Just pull the cable off of the connector and scrape it until the connector looks clean and bright. Also, the ground wire may not be properly attached or may need cleaning as described. Another thing that could be wrong is that the horn itself needs to be replaced. The last thing I can think of is that the horn buttons in the steering wheel and column aren't making proper contact. If you know how to check these things, then take them one by one. If you don't, then find a mechanic you trust and ask him/her to fix the horn.
2006-09-01 13:41:03 · answer #3 · answered by quietwalker 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The two most likely culprits are
A) Bad electrical contacts in the steering wheel, or
B) One or both wires are disconnected at the horn itself.
The steering wheel contacts are trickier. You'll probably have to pull the steering wheel off the steering column if (A) is the problem. With today's airbags mounted in the wheel, this is double-tricky, and best left to a mechanic. You don't want to break your arm or get a concussion because a mishandled airbag blows up on your face.
2006-09-01 13:44:13 · answer #4 · answered by Audi Guy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
check the fuses first with a test light then check the horn relay or the horn ring contacts with the test light at the horn (pull the plug at the horn and test with a test light ). Have someone apply on and off pressure to the horn button and you look to see if the test light flashes on and off. If the light flashes, then the problem is the horn. Next test area is the inlet side of the relay plug for same type of test.
2006-09-01 13:58:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Congrats - a serious question generating responses that may be of value to others. I am impressed when comparing this to your other "questions". I just knew you had it in you.
I'm not a mechanic so can't help you with your dilemma - I did want to comment, as an inside joke that you will appreciate , that you can't honk for Vern Fonk without a horn! Wishing you a speedy repair.
2006-09-01 15:29:08 · answer #6 · answered by Annie 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
your horn relay may be bad this is a easy fix
2006-09-01 13:33:29 · answer #7 · answered by RUSS 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A SHORT IN THE WIRING....DID YOU RECENTLY REMOVE AN ALARM....THAT HAPPENS
2006-09-01 13:28:20 · answer #8 · answered by flowerspirit2000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋