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StevenF

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Horn Not Working
« on: July 14, 2017, 00:35:43 »
Dear Group--

Horn was working , now it is not...??
Any advice?
Steven
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Re: Horn Not Working
« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2017, 05:05:12 »
Steven,
have you checked fuse #2? Both horns are connected to the battery (+) via fuse #2 (25 A) but current to ground (chassis) flows only when you press the horn ring and complete the circuit.
If the fuse is OK then one of the wires from the horn switch inside the steering column may be loose.
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Re: Horn Not Working
« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2017, 14:08:54 »
Alfred,
Thank you for the advice
How would I get to those wires?
Regards
Steven
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Re: Horn Not Working
« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2017, 16:20:12 »
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Re: Horn Not Working
« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2017, 16:29:20 »
Thank you!
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