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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 02:57 PM
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What is the relay that is mounted on the driver side fender just under the lip about mid way down the hood? i suspect it to be the horn relay but when i open the drivers door it buzzes like the keys are in the ignition when they aren't. do you think the relay is just stuck and needs to be replaced? it only buzzes when the door is open on the drivers side.
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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 03:07 PM
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You are correct it is the horn relay. I am not sure about the buzzing sound.
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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 04:11 PM
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What year? Some of the horn relays are also key warning buzzers.

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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 04:39 PM
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Its a horn relay,buzzer,power junction.
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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 04:40 PM
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sorry it is a 70 vert. like i said earlier, it buzzes when the door is opened with no keys in the ignition. relay stuck? other cars i've owned only buzz WITH the keys in the ignition.
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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 04:56 PM
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sorry it is a 70 vert. like i said earlier, it buzzes when the door is opened with no keys in the ignition. relay stuck? other cars i've owned only buzz WITH the keys in the ignition.
Probably the switch in the key tumbler.
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1969-1976.html
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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 05:17 PM
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My '71 did the same thing. Shot a little WD-40 in the ignition lock a couple of times. So far so good! My car has relay/buzzer, it's an early '71.

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ok i'll try that,thanks
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the wd-40 did the trick. no more buzzing unless the key is in the ignition. thanks for the great info!
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