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Well I thought that would get a few raised eyebrows...

I had a drunk friend in the car the other night and when I ducked back into the house to grab a jacket, she started tooting the (lame arse air horn that came with the car) horn again and again.

I thought nothing of it, but went to use it the other day in a car park and it doesn't work (either air or normal horn). I've had a mate test it all with a multimeter and everything 'seems' fine. He says that I'll need to see an auto elec, but i thought I should check if there was a simple solution that I've overlooked.

I've done a search, but haven't been able to find anything substantial. The fuse is fine and the horn button is still grounded, but I'm buggered if i can work out the problem! :confused:

Any advice would be great!

Cheers

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Mine died from overuse. A wire in the steering wheel was trapped and kept shorting. Ended up blowing the relay under the bonnet. Couldn't get a direct replacement so i wired in one from autobarn using spade clips. Works fine now. And I got rid of thet stupid wheel....

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Mine died from overuse. A wire in the steering wheel was trapped and kept shorting. Ended up blowing the relay under the bonnet. Couldn't get a direct replacement so i wired in one from autobarn using spade clips. Works fine now. And I got rid of thet stupid wheel....

Thanks for the responses guys, and nark the cheque is in the mail.

The guy at autobarn checked the relay and said it was fine, but I might try them again and mention a few of your suggestions.

Cheers :D

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on a more serious note, take the cover of the steering wheel off and see if there's anything blocking the contacts (oxidisation, trapped insects etc).

My horn just went off in the middle of the night for no reason because an insect managed to get caught between the contacts.

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Same problem.  Horn died.  It is very common and will require you to open the steering wheel and check the wires

I've got a momo wheel and removed the the whole button assembly as soon as i noticed the problem. Had the guy (drives JAPCRP) at Autobarn pretty puzzled. When you press the horn button, you can hear a faint clicking noise under the bonnet. Makes me think the wheel/wires are fine, but part of the actual horn is knackered.

Such a petty problem, but it's driving me crazy.. i never* use my horn, and there have been sooo many times that i've NEEDED it lately.

*rarely :Oops:

If I did need to take it to someone, can anyone suggest a good place?

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While were talking horns. Can I tag on and get some advice.

I have a horn in the drivers side door - WTF. I didnt know it was there until 4 am in the morning it started going off. No idea the first time and drowsy as all hell, so I disconected the battery eventually to get some sleep.

A few nights later same thing!! so while I was in the car I heard where it was comming from and felt the vibrations in the door. At first I thought it was part of the new Imobiliser alarm Sytem I had installed. Nope they didn't do it but tell me they have seen a few with them in.

I'm thinking disconnect. But any ideas if its factory and what its for?

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