Why is My Car Horn Broken or Not Working?

In this video, Andy explains the entire circuit pathway between the horn button on your car's steering wheel, and the horns themselves. There are lots of parts in between, leaving plenty of ways for things to go wrong! Watch this video to learn where and how to look for problems in your car, truck or SUV's electrical system that is preventing the horn from honking!
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[@MarcG7424]

My airbag light is on and my horn sounds like a wounded goose

[@marcoscoronado3751]

This guy looks like a homie, appreciate the video

[@noahbannister1834]

Saw yalls sponsor on a stock car at the daytona 500 idk who but it was cool to see you guys on a car ive been watching your videos for a while

[@michaelmorris6575]

Very helpful! Thank you.

[@nlaosmlennon7116]

Had to take the tike to comment that this vid helped me troubleshoot my horn and replaced it myself went through the steps as u said 🤯👍🏽

[@jeremythompson0306]

Wow best I’ve seen on KZbin.. great job.!!!

[@denvermcleod4416]

Thank you this was really helpful Andy!

[@jorgevasquez-lz4be]

Thank you so much! Very informative clear as ice!

[@williadawilliams]

sweet, i'll have to check this as soon as I get home. Thanks.

[@expocon1]

This is the best explanation of the problem.Thanx a lot.A+++++++

[@tomference4618]

..good information and instruction. My problem besides the horn is that my DIC in my 2010 cobalt no longer scrolls and is stuck on Trip A. Don't know what my car kilometers are!

[@kemarly3884]

Thanks a very great reveiw

[@VG-iq8xq]

Gonna try this thanks!

[@chriskovie1911]

Hoping you check comments. Have a 13 Ford Escape. 2.2L 4cyl SE. Had been driving earlier when I'd run out of gas. Performed a 'durability test' on the steering column as I cursed myself for not stopping at the last gas station. Horn immediately starts going off and wont stop. Had to roll into a school parking lot to pop hood and pull fuse. Trying to determine what under the steering wheel may have been jammed/dislodged in the active position forcing the horn to endlessly blare. Would like my horn to work again trying to determine what may need replacement/reset. TYIA

[@alondraalisai]

I fix my horn doing the clock spring change , first check the horn relay and check your horn direct from battery power to see if its working then change the clock spring and thats it you fix your horn switch (clock spring )you will need t25 torx special tool the one that have a hole in the center

[@jeromem2552]

thank you. Def will try the basic troubleshooting.. Very basic and informative....

[@peterboag9540]

Hey there! Relay is clicking and I have power to both horn terminals...but still no beep beep. What do you think?

[@mikelonjr831]

Brother I like your video can you make a video about fixing the cruise control on a Toyota sienna van??

[@edespn]

Thank you

[@isellfoodstampz]

2012 Ford fusion bad horn. I can hear the relay. Good info.

[@MrTexasboi87]

So my 2019 Silverado just got broken into. Whoever it was picked the key hole and manage to get the driver side door to unlock. When he opened the door I’m guessing the alarm went off and scared him away. When I woke up my car was completely dead I had to give a jump start and a hour or 2 later I realize my horn wouldn’t work. I did what u said and heard clicking sound by fuse box. Could this be something else or do I need to take the grill off to look at the horn?

[@rezaderrar3656]

I have a Nissan note 2009, horn isn't working, but I have noticed it only works when I am steering right or left, what do you think could be the problem brov thanks?

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Great review 👌👌👌👌🤟🤟🤟

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[@eternalhappiest5614]

i have a mazda 6 2009 model and mine problem is my horn works half of the time and doestnot half of the time what problem can it be sir

[@user-gq7pu4gq5n]

How about when it works on and off? Mostly off, especially while driving I appreciate an answer

[@GaryYoung-eq1ph]

Are the fuses and relays under hood removable, cause I can't budge them at all

[@bradleytate2838]

I am having a hell of a time finding the horn relay on a 1993 Ford e350 clubwagon. Any chance you can help me out ?

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+slip ondajimmy Thanks for checking us out! Unfortunately, we do not have this information available to us.

[@dustywizard1104]

so my horn, airbag and cruise control all stopped working all in about a month, could it be the clock spring?

[@80sbaybii]

Yes most definitely

[@1AAuto]

+Jasper Mize Thanks for checking us out! These can definitely be caused by the clock spring especially if they all stopped at the same time. The only sure-fire way to tell however is to get it diagnosed or replace the part and hope it is. 1AAuto.com

[@talktechwithprince]

Did u get it fixed after changing the clock spring

[@Jayzc66]

I have a ford ranger sport 2011. The horn is malfunctioning. Like it's honking on its own. Maybe possessed lol! What's the problem tho?

[@alanjones6359]

If your car is a bit old horn not working and electrics ok just give it a smack with a spanner or something - mechanic I know fixed mine doing that said they get crapped up over time - knows his stuff !!

[@danieljurgill1681]

What about the transient supression capacitor. That runs in parallel with the power from the relay to the horns, but the capacitor goes to ground.

[@narjis1photo911]

Hi my hyndai kona2021 is new 1 year of using the horn doesn't work and it only works after a while of driving i went to the the dealer thwy said water got into it they blew it with air it was working and now it doesn't what should i do?

[@pablogomez6121]

Have 2011 Elantra Limited. Car was stolen. Replaced lock set cylinder car runs now. Also broken was plug where air bag and horn plugs go. The flat white wire connected to air bag was left dangling. Have managed to connect back together. But now air bag light is on, does not blink and horn does not work. It works when I lock car with remote. Also now the Ac compressor does not turn on. AC has always worked. Need help!

[@autodidacticprofessor869]

So, if you hit the "panic" button and horn sounds properly, would we assume that the horns are operational but it's something between the steering wheel button and the relay?

[@ChristianHernandez-fd5tg]

Same what was the problem did u fix it

[@chrisgraham2904]

Similar problem on 2012 Navigator. Panic button and setting the security system honks the horns good and strong. The horn has a 15 amp fuse which is not blown. I've been told that there is no horn relay on this vehicle. Don't hear any other relays clicking when the horn is pushed. Apparently the relay's job is done by the computer that controls the security system rather than a relay. Have you figured yours out?

[@josephvincent1670]

need to know how to connect the horn to my car remote, Mazda 6 2007 model

[@simbamufasa4710]

I have a 2012 Nissan Sentra SR 2.0 liter. The horon is not working. I replaced the horon fuse in the fuse box. I couldn't pull the other fuse/plug to check it. Any suggestions? Thanks

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+Rahim Shamir We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@robinmayfield667]

Horn works fuse is good what do I do on 08 Chevy Cobalt

[@naomisgrief9647]

honda civic 2010 coupe, i swapped the horns and it doesn’t work, there’s no ground on the connector and the panic button doesn’t get the horn going either, i do hear the relay clicking on the inside though, any advice?

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Tank You Amigo Now I Fix My "Horn" From My "2008" Jeep Compass, 👉🚗😉👌

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[@ChristianHernandez-fd5tg]

Its making the clicking noise when i press the horn but doesnt work, tried switching other relays the same exacr ones and same thing happens but when i lock the car the horn works

[@evelynjorge3382]

What if the wore that connects to the actual horn ripped ,2003 toyota corola ):

[@lajunecrockett2381]

I took my Toyota avalon 2003 in to get a oil gasket changed now my horn doesn't work and they also put in a new suspension rack...why this happened?

[@timothytidwell8880]

2:53 my horn works on the alarm but not on the wheel itself and has no ground that I can see like in the other videos?

[@emmanuelwisdom]

Where's the horn relay camry 2007 located

[@hermanprice9017]

My horn doesn't work when I push the horn but when I lock the door with the remote it sounds off. What is that

[@silberfarb]

Super video. 2012 Highlander. If i get a horn blast only when the wheel is turned left, does that mean the clock spring is the most likely culprit? TIA.

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+Stephen Silberfarb Thanks for watching! That could certainly be the issue, good place to start.

[@GIXXRBRAH750]

I have a s15 I replaced horn relay & clock spring and i still hear clicking when pressing horn

[@talktechwithprince]

My horn has stopped working and now my gauges don’t work and all lights are on. Can it be a faulty clock spring ?

[@elnewbie2611]

Mine is the clock spring and I can't DIM because I don't have the tools needed to work on the clock spring and steering wheel.

[@ml1712]

2006 dodge ram battery is dead! When hooking up the jumper cables to jumpstart the horn goes on and stays on???

[@heatherw2368]

Thanks! It was my fuse

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[@criticalben1376]

Great .

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[@aminewa654]

Do you have to disconnect the battery when doing all of this ?

[@gamingcentury5114]

no just make sure the engine isnt running

[@irvinmartinez7284]

I changed the fuse and new horns so I guess ill try the other options

[@leikilimaile2565]

changed the battery few months back airbag light came on and horn doesnt sound,

[@FredOpio-tg1gc]

I'm a young mechanic still in college i need more explanation please

[@jessicamartinez5499]

What if it was working and then it stopped and then it started again and now it doesn’t work at all

[@helenamcclary4079]

My horn sounds low my high horn doesnt work what should i do and where is it located on a 2006 chrysler sebring sedan

[@johnmano1439]

Hello 1A Auto. I have a '99 Civic whose horn only works sometimes... I hear the relay's clicking noises when I press the buttons on the steering wheel. I bought another horn at a junkyard, thinking it was the horn, but it turned out not to be, as both work hooked up to a battery... What could it be? Help would be appreciated from anyone...

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+John Mano We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@mr.garcia392]

I have no light on my positive wire... Negative lit up.

[@helenamcclary4079]

How much is a horn for my car 2006 chrysler Sebring sedan

[@shreeramcarsphaltan1433]

Hello sir Nissan X Trail 2010 in India mai car not running speed of 60 what is problem

[@pedrotorres1542]

My Buick Enclave 2009 horn don’t work I changed the fuse but it keeps burning them when I put on a new one. What can this be??

[@1AAuto]

+Pedro Torres Thanks for watching! Make sure that you are replacing them with the correct amperage fuse first. If it keeps burning out then there could be a wiring issue somewhere that is causing a short.

[@user-sv4ev5qg1u]

I have two cars and on both of them the horn is not working the difference is that on one it does work with the remote key and on the other one it doesn't. What could be the difference?

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+A We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@wackynwackyn3658]

What if the fuse for the horn keeps on busting every time i press the switch

[@TheBasher-_-]

My horn stopped working and the interior lights aswell

[@jlrockafella]

Replaced the horns, relay switch & fuse and still no horn😢 i know the wiring is correct because i jumped power from the battery to the relay and it honks. But my steering wheel horn doesn't work🤷🏽

[@roberthaughwout617]

I have 2006 ford taurus can find the horn relay

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[@jasonpace4990]

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[@samharlow5941]

Relay didn’t work but video didn’t give instructions for what to do then

[@moapnr]

Sir my car horn sometime working sometimes no working ... Please help out...

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+Moa PNR We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

[@moapnr]

@@1AAuto Sir last three months back I when to local mechanic ....then after two days same problem issues... Etc... .. but they can't able to solve it the problem.... 😔 😔...

[@hymlog]

...Is it connected to the car?

[@Charlie-qx4bb]

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[@basicinformnews]

Mine works and sometimes doesn’t, what could be the problem?

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[@anthonybradfordz6835]

My blinker horn and esp wont go off

[@koolkidangel18]

I think I have a disconnection somewhere because my horn is a year old

[@NNJABEN]

So my problem is starting my car my car stays on until I turn the car off countless videos and so far I’m no where trying to fix the problem

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+N1NJABEN 555 Thanks for the feedback!

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[@Deleon-cc3we]

lol

[@ronware8632]

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[@malazjabi3759]

I have a problem with my car horn could you help me Send to me you Email pleas

[@joev.7909]

There's NO FREAKING HORN Fuse or Relay on an 08 Compass!!!!!

[@likeasparrowinthewildernes8333]

2 Esdras 2: 31 -100 ''''''''''''''''''

[@redcricket5751]

But the car is brand new 2024

[@chrisford5333]

This job can be done in 2 minutes or less, this video is very misleading.

[@jiwonseosuperwhy1170]

0:12 Normal horn 0:14 Broken high horn