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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 04:09 PM
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OK. Ive read all the posts pertaining to the horn. I replaced the horn membrane, that was fun. Hardest part is removing and reinstalling the two (2) T-30 bolts, after that the fuse (11) doesnt blow anymore. Changed the horn relay (36) and now when I press the horn switch in the steering wheel I hear clicking but no horn.

So I can not get under the car but Im guessing I need 2 new ones. Does anyone know who sells the new ones? Dealer? Ive seen a few places but they arent the same horns.

Any help?
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OK. Ive read all the posts pertaining to the horn. I replaced the horn membrane, that was fun. Hardest part is removing and reinstalling the two (2) T-30 bolts, after that the fuse (11) doesnt blow anymore. Changed the horn relay (36) and now when I press the horn switch in the steering wheel I hear clicking but no horn.

So I can not get under the car but Im guessing I need 2 new ones. Does anyone know who sells the new ones? Dealer? Ive seen a few places but they arent the same horns.

Any help?
Check for 12 volts and ground before changing parts.
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two horns failing at the same time won't happen. I bet it's the ground.

the two ground points on the frame rail behind the headlights- unscrew them, cut all the wires going into the ground collection 'boxes', strip them, and solder them onto 2 or so lugs.

I wish I would have done this years ago. All my problems are gone.

Refer to this- there's a wiring diagram to help you too.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...d-pinouts.html
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two horns failing at the same time won't happen. I bet it's the ground.

the two ground points on the frame rail behind the headlights- unscrew them, cut all the wires going into the ground collection 'boxes', strip them, and solder them onto 2 or so lugs.
Really premature advice, not knowing if the OP is even getting 12 volts to the horns, or if the connector is corroded, etc.
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