Horn button
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Horn button
I'm sure this is a common problem. The horn button in my '79 rattles and has no spring to it. I'm sure it is some common part that wears out for everyone. Anyone know what part is broken/missing?
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From: Saginaw Michigan
A new contact stand is listed at the Zip Products Store on the forum.
SC-45 69-82 T&T Horn Button Stand/Contact $20.00
Not found at the store but in the 2003 Zip Products catalogue is the following:
SC-590 69-82 T&T Horn Button Stand Repair Rivets (3) $2.50
I don't know if new rivets will solve your problem or not. You might call them at 1-800-962-9632
Jim
SC-45 69-82 T&T Horn Button Stand/Contact $20.00
Not found at the store but in the 2003 Zip Products catalogue is the following:
SC-590 69-82 T&T Horn Button Stand Repair Rivets (3) $2.50
I don't know if new rivets will solve your problem or not. You might call them at 1-800-962-9632
Jim
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From: Pumpkin Center CA
Originally Posted by Beater
I'm sure this is a common problem. The horn button in my '79 rattles and has no spring to it. I'm sure it is some common part that wears out for everyone. Anyone know what part is broken/missing?
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...sRev08AU04.doc
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From: Naperville IL
those plastic rivets that hold the horn contact together are the weakpoint of that assembly. When mine broke I fixed it with some pop rivets, with a small piece of clear rubber hose around it to isolate the contact. The repair kit is cheap enough, but I didn't feel like placing an order for something so small and waiting for delivery. It's stronger than ever now.
Burning Brakes
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From: Charlotte NC
Originally Posted by jetvette
If you really get into it, heres a diagram of the column
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...sRev08AU04.doc
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...sRev08AU04.doc
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From: Cary NC
Don't mean to hi-jack this thread.....
How do you begin the removal process? Do you just pry off the cap? I bought a horn contact repair kit since the previos owner said the horn would not shut off and not sure how to begin disassembly.
Thanks,
Mike
How do you begin the removal process? Do you just pry off the cap? I bought a horn contact repair kit since the previos owner said the horn would not shut off and not sure how to begin disassembly.
Thanks,
Mike
Drifting
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From: Flanders NJ
Originally Posted by kazco
Don't mean to hi-jack this thread.....
How do you begin the removal process? Do you just pry off the cap? I bought a horn contact repair kit since the previos owner said the horn would not shut off and not sure how to begin disassembly.
Thanks,
Mike
How do you begin the removal process? Do you just pry off the cap? I bought a horn contact repair kit since the previos owner said the horn would not shut off and not sure how to begin disassembly.
Thanks,
Mike
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I think that it is probably better to use a small screwdriver to pry the horn button off and away from the horn contact. Otherwise, you are placing a load on the plastic rivets in the horn contact if you pull straight up on the button.
Jim
Jim
