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Old Feb 15, 2004 | 07:01 AM
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where should i look? where is the relay?
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Old Feb 15, 2004 | 07:52 AM
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Default Re: horn stopped working... (SIGNGUY)

Check the contact ring under the horn cap. Replacement kits are available.

BTW, I saw this bumper sticker the other day:

'Horn Broken, Watch For Finger' :D
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Old Feb 15, 2004 | 08:25 AM
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thanx for that advise however everything in there is brand new...
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Old Feb 15, 2004 | 09:05 AM
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thanx for that advise however everything in there is brand new...
Ive seen those replacement in several different corvette vendor's catalogue.
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Old Feb 15, 2004 | 12:25 PM
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My 75's relay is next to the fusebox. Not sure if it is the same for a 79.

Good Luck!

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Old Feb 15, 2004 | 01:05 PM
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Just use FINGER!!!!

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Old Feb 15, 2004 | 05:56 PM
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Default Re: horn stopped working... (SIGNGUY)

Ok; what about the horn(s) itself?
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Old Feb 15, 2004 | 06:41 PM
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This paper should help to diagnose your problem.
http://www.corvettefaq.com/redir.asp?site=649
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Old Feb 15, 2004 | 09:23 PM
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Default Re: horn stopped working... (Jim Shea)

thanx guys...
well, the saga got more interesting today when i touched the horn button and the horn blew... :rolleyes:
i guess il just forget it until it fails again...
man! life as a C3 owner! :rolleyes:
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