Horn not working - EJ

[EKjimmy]

Don't listen to (most) guys at Repco. Just use a puller it'll cause less damage to the wheel and you're far less likely to break your own nose.

[samprinci]

ok thanks EK jimmy... they keep telling me " make sure u dont hit the steering shaft, as its collapsible" is that right????

[Blacky]

ok thanks EK jimmy... they keep telling me " make sure u dont hit the steering shaft, as its collapsible" is that right????

no they dont have a clue most of 'em.

[samprinci]

yer thats what I thought.. coz when I thought about how the puller works??? it pushes off the shaft...

didnt get a chance to do last few days, but will tonight.

thanks again all

laterzzz

[samprinci]

ok guys...

so Ive got the steering wheel off. WOW. it was so easy with the puller. then did what u said to do Blacky. When I earth the contact ring, no sound of horn, but a click noise... so what do u think that means???

A: replace horn contact ring & wiring

B: problem with horns (but i tested them b 4, by running a wire direct from battery) & they work

C: no freaken Idea???

help please????

[Blacky]

Is the clicking noise a relay under the bonnet or dash ? Perhaps its burnt out or the fuse is blown. Did it click when the wheel was on ?

[samprinci]

hey Blacky. yer its clicking under the bonnet, was no clicking sound b 4 it took wheel off. checked fuse, its good.

[Blacky]

OK - horn relayworks , that tells us 2 things - firstly , your steering wheel contacts need to be fixed , if there was no clicking using the horn ring then you are not getting an earth through there.
Secondly , you need to find the relay that is making the clicking noise and check that there is power going to the positive side of the switch contact , then get someone to earth out the horn contact so the relay energises and see if there is power out of the relay to the horn wire . If there isnt the relay is buggered , if there is you need to look at the wiring from the relay to the horn.

[petrolhead]

I've been waiting for somebody to do it so it's up to me "HORN NOT WORKING" WATCH FOR FINGER! LOL

[samprinci]

Great thanks Blacky.. did i mention u r a star???

Ok, just to check a few things.:

a real dumb question is, what exactly is the "horn relay"

so do you think dismantle the horn bar contact buttons & give them a good clean, or get a new set?

Petrol head??? please explain

[thropzed]

Cheap arse bumper sticker!
Cheers Theo Z..............

[Blacky]

The horn relay will be the thing doing the clicking , the relay is coming in but theres no power getting to the horn - the power will run through the relay so its either not getting power to it or the contacts inside have died or the wire from the relay to the horn is broken.

Best to get a workshop manual for the steering wheel end , they are fiddly.

[samprinci]

ok.. I think I push our friendship far enough blacky... I'll let u know how I go.

Thanks again mate. really appreciate all your help.



PS: sad to hear you wont be making this years nationals

[samprinci]

hey Blacky!!!

horn is working. just wanted to say thanks mate.. got a new horn contact wiring. also sorted.

laterz