ignition key buzzer
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The buzzer is in the horn relay on the left fender just forward of the master cylinder. I'm assuming you're talking about the warning buzzer switch in the steering column.
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I was referring to the piece that is in the steering column. It is about 2 inches long, about 1/4 inch square with two copper "tangs". I presumed this was what the ignition key tripped when inserted.
This car is a 19k mile original, fan belts, hoses, shocks, exhaust, everything when I bought it. I have replaced the bare minimum to make it roadworthy and safe. Anyway I just figured that over time this piece went sour? Perhaps it is the buzzer itself? (thank you by the way!)
This car is a 19k mile original, fan belts, hoses, shocks, exhaust, everything when I bought it. I have replaced the bare minimum to make it roadworthy and safe. Anyway I just figured that over time this piece went sour? Perhaps it is the buzzer itself? (thank you by the way!)
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No deal. The buzzer switch is not hard to change at all. Getting to it is something of a challenge with a T&T column. That link has all the info you'll need. On your new switch, those 2 long contacts hit a pair of terminals on the back of the turn signal switch. As you suspected, the insertion of the key makes the circuit and sounds the buzzer.
Look at a wiring diagram and figure out which wire in the column connector (harmonica) is the one to the key buzzer. Ground that and the buzzer should sound.
Look at a wiring diagram and figure out which wire in the column connector (harmonica) is the one to the key buzzer. Ground that and the buzzer should sound.
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