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Madmerc

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horn wont stop as soon as i put the steering wheel on
« on: November 06, 2015, 00:00:16 »
hi guys as soon as I put the steering wheel on the horn comes on is there something missing . any help thanks

Benz Dr.

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Re: horn wont stop as soon as i put the steering wheel on
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2015, 03:35:17 »
Which model?

 I had the same problem on a 230SL once and a spring was missing. It wasn't the one on the steering shaft and rather the one under the contact plate. A look in my parts book didn't show a picture of it but there was part number 111 994 04 35 for it listed as '' annular spring '' .
1966 230SL 5 speed, LSD, header pipes, 300SE distributor, ported, polished and balanced, AKA  ''The Red Rocket ''
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Madmerc

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Re: horn wont stop as soon as i put the steering wheel on
« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2015, 03:49:38 »
Thanks doc I start looking for a spring

Madmerc

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Re: horn wont stop as soon as i put the steering wheel on
« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2015, 04:33:14 »
doc I just got home found a spring in the box put it on and guess what , horn only works when you push the horn ring how bout that . I love goin to the doc, what would we do with out you .cheers mate you made my day