C4 Horn problem
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3rd Gear
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C4 Horn problem
Help!!! My right horn (High note) wasn't working. I took it off and connected it to the left side. Still didn't work, so I bought a new horn and connected it on the right side. Still doesn't work. I tested the circuit and there is power to the circuit. Is it the horn relay or in the steering wheel? Anyone had this problem?
Thankks for the help.
Thankks for the help.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 1999
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From: Austin, TX
If the other horn works, then your steering wheel buttons / circuits are fine.
Check the connectors for corrosion and to make sure they are making full contact. I had the same issue on mine adn it ended up being corrosion on the plug and the horn. Also, you can pick up a cheap multi-meter and stick the probes on the connector to test the wire that plugs in to the horn.
Check the connectors for corrosion and to make sure they are making full contact. I had the same issue on mine adn it ended up being corrosion on the plug and the horn. Also, you can pick up a cheap multi-meter and stick the probes on the connector to test the wire that plugs in to the horn.
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Fresno TX
I have a 96 Corvette and I'm having problems with my horn.
The first thing I did was checked the fuse and it happened to be blown out/broken. I replaced it yet still horn didn't work. Days later I realized a strange noise from a far. Well it happened to be my actual horn BUT it sounded very weak and sounded like it was coming from far away. What was strange too was that at times I wasn't pressing on the button on the wheel yet it would still sound off. By the way, my steering wheel does jerk to a side even when it's at the locked position. Not sure if that matters. Anyways, I am also thinking that maybe it could be the horn relay. Does anyone know where this relay is located that way I can check it?
Any information is much appreciated. Thanks!
Leo
The first thing I did was checked the fuse and it happened to be blown out/broken. I replaced it yet still horn didn't work. Days later I realized a strange noise from a far. Well it happened to be my actual horn BUT it sounded very weak and sounded like it was coming from far away. What was strange too was that at times I wasn't pressing on the button on the wheel yet it would still sound off. By the way, my steering wheel does jerk to a side even when it's at the locked position. Not sure if that matters. Anyways, I am also thinking that maybe it could be the horn relay. Does anyone know where this relay is located that way I can check it?
Any information is much appreciated. Thanks!
Leo
Drifting
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From: 1994 LT1 Coupe 6-speed with FX3 & 2000 LS1 Vert 6-Speed with F45 Hunterdon County, NJ
Regarding the horns themselves, suggest reading my post within this thread: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...63-beware.html
Melting Slicks
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Neither of my horns was working when I bought my 1990 coupe. It was in a shop for inspection and the mechanic had to replace the clock spring inside the steering wheel to make the horns work. Another mechanic told me today that turning the steering wheel all the way around in either direction can break the clock spring.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Knoxville Tennessee
My horn works, however it's VERY low and wimpy sounding, wouldn't get anyone's attention if I needed it to.
So, am I reading that the car has two horns? Each a different note?
Where under the hood are they located?
Should I just replace the "high" note horn or just do both?
Thanks for a helping! BTW, it's a 94...
So, am I reading that the car has two horns? Each a different note?
Where under the hood are they located?
Should I just replace the "high" note horn or just do both?
Thanks for a helping! BTW, it's a 94...
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: 1994 LT1 Coupe 6-speed with FX3 & 2000 LS1 Vert 6-Speed with F45 Hunterdon County, NJ
Replace both -- open hood, in cavity behind bumper
My horn works, however it's VERY low and wimpy sounding, wouldn't get anyone's attention if I needed it to.
So, am I reading that the car has two horns? Each a different note?
Where under the hood are they located?
Should I just replace the "high" note horn or just do both?
Thanks for a helping! BTW, it's a 94...
So, am I reading that the car has two horns? Each a different note?
Where under the hood are they located?
Should I just replace the "high" note horn or just do both?
Thanks for a helping! BTW, it's a 94...
Suggest replacing both (my passenger side one died and the driver side one was very weak) -- see my earlier post and the link therein and my post in that one about 3/4 way down -- btw, mine is a 94 too...
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Knoxville Tennessee
Thanks for the info Admiral. I think I'll try my luck with the ones from Advanced. They have them both in stock for $21.00 each note.
Does it matter which side of the car that the low and high goes on, or are th parts obviously different?
Does it matter which side of the car that the low and high goes on, or are th parts obviously different?
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: 1994 LT1 Coupe 6-speed with FX3 & 2000 LS1 Vert 6-Speed with F45 Hunterdon County, NJ
yes, side matters, as horns look identical -- see my earliest post herein and it's link...