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1st January 2013, 14:06 | #1 |
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Problem with horn buttons
I have discovered that my horn buttons are not working. The horn still gives a quick beep if I lock the car with a door open, so clearly the horn itself and its fuse are OK, but neither of the buttons on the steering-wheel has any effect. This suggests a loose connection inside the steering-wheel, or somewhere between the wheel and the horn. Is this a known problem, and can anyone suggest a solution, please? I am reluctant to start dismantling the steering-wheel for fear of damaging the air-bag.
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1st January 2013, 14:18 | #2 |
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Mine is the same. The beep when you lock the car is not the same horn,it's a single horn for the alarm and is in the plenum on the drivers side.
You need to check your fuse box in the passenger foot well, it's a blue 15amp fuse, easy to spot on the guide inside the fuse box lid. Mine was blown and instantly blew when I changed it, pressed the button, the horn did make a slight beep. Let me know what you find but I guess the steering wheel will have to come off next. MUST disconnect the battery for half an hour first though, make sure you know your radio code. |
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I had a similar problem with a Granada a few years ago.
On the underside of the steering wheel there was a brass or copper ring, which made the contact for the horn. It was covered in a grey film, so I gave it a spray with WD40, gave it a wipe with a cloth, and that was it sorted. Not sure if the set up's the same, but might be worth a look.
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Thanks for the reply. I hadn't realised they were separate horns. I'll check the fuse when I can get to it in daylight (probably at the weekend now) and report back.
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And thanks to GazYorkshire as well. Can't see anything like that on the underside of my steering-wheel but it may be inside the steering column.
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Charles, with the engine running, pop the bonnet, does the bonnet open warning light come on?
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When the horn buttons are pressed, can you hear a ticking sound from the Fuse Box above the glove box. If the ticking is audible, this is the Relay receiving power and the Fuse will be intact.
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Sorry, should have said - you'll need to remove the wheel to see it.
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