Non functioning horn
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Cruising
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Morris Plains NJ
Non functioning horn
Hows it going C3 guys. I just picked up a mint 81 w/ 19K original miles. My only problem is that the horn doesn't work. I checked the fuse and it's ok. Is there a relay I could check and if so, where might I find it under that spacious dash :confused:
[Modified by HI ENRG, 8:09 PM 8/18/2003]
[Modified by HI ENRG, 8:09 PM 8/18/2003]
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: San Diego, CA Website: ChrisMitchell.us
Re: Non functioning horn (HI ENRG)
You might want to check the horns themselves. When I got my car the horns didn't work and I messed around with a few things. But then I went and looked at the horns themselves I found that they had become disconnected. I quickly plugged them back in and they worked perfectly.
If you dont already know, the horns are located by the headlights (there should be two horns). You can see them by opening the hood and looking between the hood and front bumper. At least thats where they are on my 77.
If you dont already know, the horns are located by the headlights (there should be two horns). You can see them by opening the hood and looking between the hood and front bumper. At least thats where they are on my 77.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2001
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From: Ajax Ontario
Re: Non functioning horn (77Dream)
The horn relay on a '68 is under the left front fender, just where the hood meets the fender, roughly about midway on the wheel well. Yours is much newer model but I'm guessing it might be in the same place. :cheers:
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: I may be getting old but I refuse to grow up
Re: Non functioning horn (68shark)
The horn relay on a '68 is under the left front fender, just where the hood meets the fender, roughly about midway on the wheel well. Yours is much newer model but I'm guessing it might be in the same place. :cheers:
Steve
Melting Slicks
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From: Behind the wheel of a large automobile
Re: Non functioning horn (stpman)
If it's not the horns themselves, or the fuse or relay, check the contacts in the horn button, that's what the problem was with mine. A little clean up, all is well!
Burning Brakes
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From: lancaster ma
Re: Non functioning horn (HI ENRG)
Mine had the horn button assembled incorrectly. Take the cover button off (it just pulls off the clip) You should see a round retainer with a long pin or tab on the edge pointing into the steering column. It contacts a post on a spring inside the column. If you ground the post it should sound the horn.
Look in zip or corvette central for an exploded drawing of the horn button assembly.
[Modified by adamdinat, 5:38 PM 8/18/2003]
Look in zip or corvette central for an exploded drawing of the horn button assembly.
[Modified by adamdinat, 5:38 PM 8/18/2003]
