2006-09-24 01:29:43 · 11 answers · asked by Mich 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The actual horn-unit shouldn't cost anymore than about £15. The original Ford unit will be held-on by one bolt, and will have one or two electrical contacts that just pull-off, and then just push-on to the new unit.
Are you absolutely sure it's the horn-unit itself? Have you checked the fuse and made sure that hasn't blown? Also, it's worth getting a look at the existing horn unit and making sure that the wires haven't fallen-off/been pulled-off or are just bad contacts.
If you are feeling flash, then you could get a set of air horns from Halfords for about £15, but then you would need someone to fit and wire them correctly, but it isn't a tremendously difficult job for someone with a modicum of DIY sense.
2006-09-24 01:37:11 · answer #1 · answered by Phish 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are very easy to fit - basic diy skills will do.
Cost no more than £10 from independent motor factor and is the same quality as a genuine ford item. It is rare for a horn to go wrong though. First check the basics - fuses?wiring?
Go to the front of the car, open the bonnet and look between the radiator and grille - that is where the horn(round object approx 3 inches diameter) should be. Very clear should be the presence of some wiring. Now investigate where the wiring attaches to the horn and disconnect, spray some wd40, wiggle the connector a bit on/off the horn and finally connect properly. This cures nearly all cases of non-functioning horn. The cause is that the wiring and connectors are exposed to any rain or water whilst driving. Good Luck!
2006-09-24 08:43:40 · answer #2 · answered by mercyam01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the neighborhood of $10-15 at your local auto parts store. Generally the horn is held on by just one bolt, - however you have to find it,-and get to it! I don't know this car, but the horn is generally under-(behind) the grille, or in engine compartment towards the front,- probably hidden behind something like the battery, or the aircleaner "entry tube!
Of course are you sure it is the horn itself? Since electrical problems such as broken or unplugged wires or possibly a fused circuit "open", - is anything else not working right? Horn would be on fused circuit with several other things. Some horns have relays between "horn button" and the horn itself too!
2006-09-24 08:44:39 · answer #3 · answered by guess78624 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not much - but try a scrap yard that sells parts. They will probably find one and fit it cheaper than a garage in 5 minutes. But try asking someone to connect a light (12 Volt ) where the horn is then press the button for the horn and the light should come on. If it doesn't - it could be your fuse or wiring.
2006-09-24 10:09:38 · answer #4 · answered by Mike10613 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of the low current carrying capacity of the contacts on the steering wheel many cars have a relay in the horn circuit. You may like to check this first.
RoyS
2006-09-24 10:15:50 · answer #5 · answered by Roy S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
should cost no more than £10 from a car part shoppe,one bolt and two wires.... how about getting in touch with your local rail depot and fitting a pair of train horns on instead.. that would wake the dopey motorists up...lol
2006-09-24 08:44:41 · answer #6 · answered by paulrb8 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
under ten pounds for the unit and they are v easy to fit it will either be located on a braket on the gearbox or on the front cross member it will be held on by a thirteen mm bolt and it will have two female spade connectors to remove on the rear of the unit easy peasy lemon squeezy !!
hope it helps stui
2006-09-24 08:37:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the horn should not be that expencive 15 pound from halfords or 25 pounds from ford
very easy one conection and bolt & bracket
2006-09-24 09:02:37 · answer #8 · answered by witheringtonkeith 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
even cheaper at the scrap yard for one and as u are an intelligent girl i am sure u will have no problem fitting it!
2006-09-24 08:46:42 · answer #9 · answered by Wobs 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no more than 20 pounds supplied and fitted
2006-09-24 17:57:36 · answer #10 · answered by chunky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋