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Old Nov 2, 2012 | 02:33 AM
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Okay i replaced my horn with a new one because the old one did work,and i tested it on a 12 volt source, But it still does not work via the horn button,But the buzzer works when i put in the key,So am i safe to realize that the horn relay works?
Just trying to omit some of the parts to trouble shoot.
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Old Nov 2, 2012 | 04:13 AM
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The contacts on the horn button could be rusty and dusty. That's what I would check first. Then the relay.
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Old Nov 2, 2012 | 11:05 AM
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My guess is that the horn relay is bad. The fact that you get a buzz sound when you put the key in the ignition is unrelated to the operation of the horn.
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Old Nov 2, 2012 | 07:24 PM
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Okay, i assumed the warning buzzer was part of the horn relay switch.So on the 68 C3 is the horn relay under the hood or under the dash? I will pull the horn cover off the steering wheel and check under it,I presume directly under is the horn contact?
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