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Aug 28, 2006 | 05:17 PM

NBStingray

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76 Stingray horn

I have just accquired a 76 and the horn is not workng. We have tested the wires and get no action at all. I'm guessing that the relay is bad. The trouble is that I can't find it. In the manual I have the fuses are not the same as on the actual car. Of course everyone you talk to knows exactly where to find it...not so much.
Can anyone help me here? It could also be the switch but the relay should be an easier place to start.

Thanks

Aug 28, 2006 | 05:26 PM

NHvette

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76 should be the same as 75.
Here is my 75 horn relay - hanging near the fuse panel (baby blue).

Aug 29, 2006 | 12:12 AM

73, Dark Blue 454

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I'd bet that the horn is bad. Take it off and wire it to the battery,..see if it works.

Aug 29, 2006 | 02:34 AM

vttedrm

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A lot of problems with Corvette electrical can be traced to grounds (fiberglass bodies). It's not like you can ground to a fender like other cars. Make sure everything is grounded as well.

Aug 29, 2006 | 08:38 AM

Easy Mike

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Check the contact under the horn button first. Most Corvette horn problems involve the contact.

Aug 29, 2006 | 08:55 PM

c3_guy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Easy Mike

Check the contact under the horn button first. Most Corvette horn problems involve the contact.

Aug 29, 2006 | 09:40 PM

NBStingray

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Thanks to all

I have wired the horns direct and they work off the battery. The contacts seem to be OK however I have two exploded views of the horn button assembly and neither is very good. There is nothing near my fuse panel that resembles the relay in the picture...perhaps the relay is missing? That would explain a few things.
Thanks to everyone for your help!

Aug 30, 2006 | 12:03 AM

lucky76

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When I got my car about three years ago it had new horns that
had been installed by the previous owner. After a month or so
one horn quit working, I could tell only half the sound. He had
installed one horn facing upwards and when I washed the car
it filled up with water! Daa........