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I have found a "FIX" for the horn problem.; Horn malfunctions with reproductions
Topic Started: Aug 7 2011, 07:35 AM (429 Views)
North Carolina Nick
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I replaced my steering wheel about a year ago and noticed that the horn malfunctioned as a result.

The Problem: The reproduction horns are not routed out enough to allow the horn contact button to be close enough to the copper horn plate.

The Solution; Add one or two garden hose washers to the contact button. This will raise it enough to allow the copper horn plate to work properly.

I have finally added something of consequence to this board. It only took 5 years. YEA!!!!!!!

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As far as I know mine is the original steering wheel and horn button. The button does not sit high enough for the little brass plate to make contact. I made a little gasket for under the contact to raise it up but even the smallest amount of raising makes it too sensitive. Sometimes the horn will honk when you make a hard turn, sometimes it will not work at all. I've been fiddling with it for 10 years and have not gotten it right yet.
Bob
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North Carolina Nick
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Bob,

My steering wheel is a new one. I bought a new horn and button but once the copper plate would flex too far, it wouldn't flex back to the original position. Try a thinner washer. In addition, if your copper plate has been over fatigued, you may need to replace it.

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Nick, I think you're right, the copper plate might be too stiff to let it work correctly.
Bob
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