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Jul 11, 2008 | 05:44 PM

B77

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Horn blows turning corner!

My horn blows when turning a corner in my 77!
What is the fix please,
Thanks, Bob

Jul 11, 2008 | 06:18 PM

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Sorry, I couldn't resist. It sounds like a broken wire, or a loose contact. Pop the steering wheel hub off and have a look.

Jul 11, 2008 | 06:35 PM

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Ecklers makes a horn repair kit.

THere are some little spingy contacts and insulators.

Jul 11, 2008 | 08:59 PM

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Thanks, I'll check it out!
Bob

Jul 12, 2008 | 09:50 AM

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check the horn contact ring(i think that's what it's called)- the crown shaped thing the horn button attaches to. i got one that sounded the horn every time i hit a bump in the road. got a real gm part and that took care of it.

Jul 12, 2008 | 10:07 AM

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When I first bought my 1980, it had been sitting for about 6 months. After driving it for about a week I made a left turn in front of traffic and the horn went off... and didn't stop. Scared the $hit out of me.

I pulled the fuse and ordered the repair kit. When you take it apart I would recommend having the Assembly Information Manual (AIM) handy, since it is not obvious how the steering column internals go back together...especially if there are loose\broken or dislodged parts in the column itself. Mine was a combination of things. My .02.

Jul 12, 2008 | 10:21 AM

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Thanks for all of the replys! I will check them out!
Bob

Jul 12, 2008 | 04:00 PM

koni9

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Mine doesn't go off when I am turning it just stays on. I disconnected my horn. Would this repair kit help me in my case?

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Jul 12, 2008 | 05:36 PM

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If it were me, I would disconnect the horn for the rest of the season and then rebuild the entire collumn in the winter. I'm sure there are worn parts and it's a relativly easy project.