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Old May 18, 2011 | 04:22 PM
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Default Relocate Horns Underneath Keep Getting Wet

2001 Corvette - my horns keeping getting wet and the sound gets weaker.

After a dry spell they will bounce back with the proper sound, though not as loud as some of the newer vettes.

There is a right side front bumper filler close out panel underneath the horns.

Is there something missing under there to protect the horns?

Should I try and relocate the horns somewhere else - passenger side?

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Old May 18, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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I installed the ultra compact air horn in addition to the regular horns

on the right side and used a relay to trigger from the OEM horn wire

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...rrivals&page=1

now people hear me when I have to use the horn

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Old May 18, 2011 | 10:40 PM
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Default There should be a shroud under the horns to keep the water off them

I had to remove several screws and a shroud to get to the horns. Had one of them dead. Replaced it with a junk yard special and added an aooga horn, relay, and button to add to the sound. Never found the originals getting wet and I do drive in the rain.
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Old May 19, 2011 | 05:05 AM
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Thanks Guys, I am going to take your advice and walk through it, will post the results.
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