horn not working
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From: Canyon Country CA
horn not working
it works when i use the key FOB to lock the door...
but when i press it on my steering wheel it doesnt work.
any ideas?
schematic of how to assemble it and diagnose?
thanks!
but when i press it on my steering wheel it doesnt work.
any ideas?
schematic of how to assemble it and diagnose?
thanks!
Melting Slicks
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From: Katy Tx
mine quite working after the dealer did the column lock "fix" - when I took it back they found the ground wire loose - I think they accessed it under the column rather than removing the steering wheel. Like yours, the horn worked with the alarm - but not when pressing the horn button.
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From: Canyon Country CA
What year is your car? (No info under your profile).
If it is an 2001 or later A4 you do not need to worry about the column lock. If it is a pre-2001 then start by reading the first few pages of this link:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...ky-please.html
To find out what GM has done to the car take the VIN to any GM dealer and ask them to print you the GM Service History for the car. Should be NO Charge for them to do that. If they want to charge go to another dealer.
If it is an 2001 or later A4 you do not need to worry about the column lock. If it is a pre-2001 then start by reading the first few pages of this link:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...ky-please.html
To find out what GM has done to the car take the VIN to any GM dealer and ask them to print you the GM Service History for the car. Should be NO Charge for them to do that. If they want to charge go to another dealer.
I will check with the dealer history.
Hopefully it wont be a costly repair.
Burning Brakes
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Just start a new post asking for your vehicle's service history - a few members have access to the VIS which is where GM stores the records, you'll need to include your VIN in that post. Also, shoot a PM to DeeGee - he has schematics in softcopy - the switch in the steering wheel does go bad, but it usually shorts leaving you with a horn that beeps when it wants to. If this is your problem you'll need someone that can safely work around airbags.
Melting Slicks
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From: Katy Tx
I did not mean to turn the thread to column lock issues - just making the point that the ground wire could be loose behind the steering wheel since the symptoms were like mine (horn worked with alarm but not horn button on wheel)
Race Director
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From: West Norriton PA
St. Jude Donor '08
You'll need a new air bag if that is the cause. The ground wire and the hot wire are connected into the steering column.
My holder for the power (red) lead went and I had to pull the whole steering column apart to replace a $6 part. Not a fun job.
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