Author Topic: help on my horn (Read 6840 times)

jolinari · « **on:** January 10, 2006, 09:23:47 PM »

horn does not work...whee do i start? relay? if do where is the relay located?...do u suggest any auto electical shop specialisin in american vehicles?

jolinari · « **Reply #1 on:** January 10, 2006, 09:24:48 PM »

took it today to this guy on buffalo road...he was scratching hios head...he did not know where to start or the job is 2 small for him....so if u recommend some1...pls let me know

MJ427 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 10, 2006, 09:26:35 PM »

any decent auto electrican should be able to fix it

jolinari · « **Reply #3 on:** January 10, 2006, 09:27:36 PM »

Quote

Originally posted by MJ427
any decent auto electrican should be able to fix it

how long does it take to do it u rekon?

69VETTE · « **Reply #4 on:** January 10, 2006, 09:33:06 PM »

Joe... i think you need to place this thread in the pre 84 forum.

I recommend that you firstly start with taking the horn off, or testing it on the car like advised... that way you can figure out if the horn is okay or not... then work backwoods.

The horn may only need some adjusting, i recall on an old car i had in my younger days that they needed oiling...im not sure now..

Then if you know the horn is okay, then work on the wiring system.

I have the wiring diagram for my 69 Vette, i can copy it at work and give you a copy... it should be the same..

OK...;27

jolinari · « **Reply #5 on:** January 10, 2006, 09:35:02 PM »

Quote

Originally posted by 69VETTE
Joe... i think you need to place this thread in the pre 84 forum.

I recommend that you firstly start with taking the horn off, or testing it on the car like advised... that way you can figure out if the horn is okay or not... then work backwoods.

The horn may only need some adjusting, i recall on an old car i had in my younger days that they needed oiling...im not sure now..

yes do that please....

Then if you know the horn is okay, then work on the wiring system.

I have the wiring diagram for my 69 Vette, i can copy it at work and give you a copy... it should be the same..

OK...;27

Vette Obsessed · « **Reply #6 on:** January 10, 2006, 09:50:57 PM »

Quote

Originally posted by 69VETTE
Joe... i think you need to place this thread in the pre 84 forum.

I recommend that you firstly start with taking the horn off, or testing it on the car like advised... that way you can figure out if the horn is okay or not... then work backwoods.

The horn may only need some adjusting, i recall on an old car i had in my younger days that they needed oiling...im not sure now..

Then if you know the horn is okay, then work on the wiring system.

I have the wiring diagram for my 69 Vette, i can copy it at work and give you a copy... it should be the same..

OK...;27

Assuming you have checked for the obvious stuff like a blown fuse I would say Michael is on the money in my opinion.

Get a schematic if you can and follow the wiring and see if you have current at different points to pinpoint where the problem is. Check to make sure the horn button has a good contact and then see if you have power at the horn and work your way back from there.

You should be able to do this with a test light and then go from there.

I'm sure a few of the other guys here will chime in.

jolinari · « **Reply #7 on:** January 10, 2006, 09:54:54 PM »

thanks VO

cosmicvette · « **Reply #8 on:** January 10, 2006, 10:02:20 PM »

yep, great advice VO and mike.

(Thread moved to Pre 1984)

jolinari · « **Reply #9 on:** January 10, 2006, 10:12:26 PM »

thanks alex

69VETTE · « **Reply #10 on:** January 10, 2006, 10:33:12 PM »

Anyway... i will make you a copy tommorow (Weds) and give it to you on friday if the runs on... otherwise, if you happen to be in the area... (ashfield) pop into my work.

M;36

jolinari · « **Reply #11 on:** January 10, 2006, 10:54:34 PM »

Quote

Originally posted by 69VETTE
Anyway... i will make you a copy tommorow (Weds) and give it to you on friday if the runs on... otherwise, if you happen to be in the area... (ashfield) pop into my work.

M;36

good stuff