Horn Not Working? 7 Things to Check.

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Reid the Manual

Reid the Manual

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@levitra04
@levitra04 4 ай бұрын
Due to a problem, I was having I recently have seen many videos about horn diagnosis and clock spring work, and yours video by far is the best. Thank you so much for your time.
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual 4 ай бұрын
Glad to help. Thanks for commenting!
@PeteLG
@PeteLG 9 ай бұрын
Great analytical skills. I'm sure you have helped a good bunch of people. Now if at least 50% of those who watched would have given your video a thumbs up :) C'mon people, smash the button with the same enthusiasm you were trying to get your horn to work !! :)
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual 9 ай бұрын
Thanks, Pete!
@LPArabia
@LPArabia 3 ай бұрын
I enjoyed it thoroughly. It was like a suspense movie.
@whatsinthemicrowave2889
@whatsinthemicrowave2889 3 ай бұрын
only scarier
@akinsey11
@akinsey11 2 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@JustinBarden-fu3en
@JustinBarden-fu3en 9 ай бұрын
I’m impressed you were able to locate a 10 mm socket
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual 9 ай бұрын
Happy to impress. :)
@UchechukwuWisdom-wy7te
@UchechukwuWisdom-wy7te 2 ай бұрын
Honestly this video is outstanding , you are the best.
@BarryDFerguson
@BarryDFerguson 3 ай бұрын
The best video I’ve watched for my issue so far! Still working on mine because my horns were also bad…. Thanks! Following
@skiptaggart8116
@skiptaggart8116 Ай бұрын
Impressive diagnostic skills. Good video editing also. Thanks for posting!
@mchaves7663
@mchaves7663 3 ай бұрын
Wow that was a great tutorial on trouble shooting... Thank you so much for that
@crusty21
@crusty21 9 ай бұрын
Good Lawd...I'ma just use a bullhorn..
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual 9 ай бұрын
Or just yell out the window. Haha It was honestly so comforting to have a functioning horn again. I highly recommend it.
@humphrey6301
@humphrey6301 7 ай бұрын
Same crusty this is too much for me
@mikestrickhorn4132
@mikestrickhorn4132 3 ай бұрын
Loudest horn has the right away
@ThePszczolkarz
@ThePszczolkarz Жыл бұрын
You are like Poirot of Horn Mystery:) You go straight by thread to ball despite all odds, what a commitment! Very fun video! I've always wanted to do similar video when I was solving something with my car to help the others.
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual Жыл бұрын
You are most generous with your words, sir! Yes, all to often we solve mysteries only to afterwards reflect “that would have made for an interesting video.” I’m glad I caught this one on camera and could share it with you.
@arthurlovett6045
@arthurlovett6045 9 күн бұрын
Excellent review!
@NavyArturo1
@NavyArturo1 19 күн бұрын
I love your video, you are very throughly, I just got an Explorer Interceptor and I will try to fix the horn, let you know if I was able to fix it.
@sunnyinyang6004
@sunnyinyang6004 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful presentation
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@everettbryant3350
@everettbryant3350 Жыл бұрын
Good step by step 👍
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual Жыл бұрын
Thank you, sir!
@mcberthoud5124
@mcberthoud5124 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. Showing the two points (min 5:04) to test at the relay is what I needed...I hope. If I get to troubleshooting the steering wheel (min 6:00) I'm going to have to make the go/no-go decision on how bad we want the horn to work. 😜
@RJ12777
@RJ12777 5 ай бұрын
Soooooo impressive!!! Best breakdown troubleshoot video ever ! Job well down
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment!
@xfefen2883
@xfefen2883 Жыл бұрын
I noticed your PCM relay is a brown color on the top. Mine looked the same way when I checked the fuse box. I also noticed that the lid on my fuse box above that relay was a shade of gray/white (sign of heated/melted plastic). There's an identical relay in the fuse box that's unused (atleast I had a spare one present). And I thought to myself, I'm gonna replace the one that's browning with the unused one, thinking it could be part of the cause for my transmission shutter issue (heads up, it didn't seem to help any). And when I was trying to remove it, it was damn near impossible to break it free. The plastic housing on the relay cracked and broke before I broke out some bigger pliers and more elbow grease to get it removed. Upon inspection it seemed fine other than the discoloration, and I replaced it with the unused relay now that I had broken the housing. I still find the discoloration odd. Just something I wanted to note as I thought it was just a fluke with my 2017 FPIU but seems to be a trend now that I've seen it in yours too.
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual Жыл бұрын
You know, I wondered about that discolored relay. Relays can fail unpredictably, but it sounds like I will leave it alone for now. Meanwhile, I’ll order a relay puller for the day when I need to swap it out.
@Bassrvr_Cape_Cod
@Bassrvr_Cape_Cod 7 ай бұрын
Similar problem on my 2003 Sequoia. Ended up tapping into the ground from the cruise control with a T tap connection. Then attached the new ground to the metal part of the steering wheel and it worked.
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual 7 ай бұрын
Bad grounds are often the hardest things to troubleshoot. Good job!
@jenncannon3272
@jenncannon3272 2 ай бұрын
Tks a million
@EAPonce-qr7sw
@EAPonce-qr7sw 8 ай бұрын
Wow that was a great video, I have a Dodge Charger Pursuit that the horn is not working, thanks to you a have a better idea about the steps I need to take to get it working.
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual 8 ай бұрын
Glad it helped. Thanks for commenting!
@minstarss4570
@minstarss4570 Жыл бұрын
Thank Teacher
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual Жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome! Thanks for commenting!
@normanbouwers7971
@normanbouwers7971 11 ай бұрын
Awesome explaination
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual 11 ай бұрын
Thanks, Norman!
@MikeWalters-g6j
@MikeWalters-g6j 5 ай бұрын
great work. learned a whole lot from this video.
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual 5 ай бұрын
Glad it help you. :)
@craigjackson1969
@craigjackson1969 Жыл бұрын
Keep up the amazing work!
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual Жыл бұрын
I’ll try, Craig. Thanks for commenting!
@martinnociar774
@martinnociar774 10 ай бұрын
Supeer. Moc dekuju. Ted uz vim, proc nefunguje nejenom klakson, ale i tempomat a jine funkce 👍
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual 10 ай бұрын
Rádo se stalo!
@bradleysteeves7891
@bradleysteeves7891 6 ай бұрын
I foubd a disconnected plug under the steering column. It looked like a factory plug but wrspped in shinney black electrical tape.... not factory wrap. Removed electtical tape connected the plug.horn worked. 2017 police Utility
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual 6 ай бұрын
That’s great! Outfitters must have disconnected that when they installed emergency equipment. Did you gain any other functions when you connected that?
@jenncannon3272
@jenncannon3272 2 ай бұрын
Great job
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual 2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@mrblackitalian3715
@mrblackitalian3715 Жыл бұрын
Perfectly awesome thorough video. Just perfect. Thanks👍💪💯
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual Жыл бұрын
So glad it helped you! Thanks for commenting.
@lmaojasey921
@lmaojasey921 6 ай бұрын
Great video here! Very informative and helpful. Not sure if you could help here! But in my case, I have a 2016 Ram Promaster 2500 Cargo van, and the horn doesn't work! Not sure if it's because there is no airbag in the steering wheel or because of a bad relay. I also checked the normal horn fuse, and it seems to be fine. Could it be because there is no airbag in the steering wheel? If so, how can i go about this to just have a working horn? I don't need it to look fancy, so I don't mind rewiring a switch to the side of the dash or something. Also, not sure if there is a horn relay on the 2016 ram promaster 2500, I couldn't seem to find it on the manual! Maybe because there's no airbag, so nothing is pushing that plate or making contact aginst the ground? Any time to suggests would be greatly appreciated!
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual 6 ай бұрын
You’ve got an interesting situation. First and foremost, I recommend you immediately replace your airbag. This could be part of your issue and is a safety concern. Secondly, I think your Promaster might actually have a switch in the airbag assembly, but I have never worked on one. When you look at your steering wheel, what do you see? Do you have the old airbag housing (it says “RAM” on the front and has a horn icon at the bottom) or do you just see nut that holds the steering wheel onto the steering column?
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual 6 ай бұрын
Actually, here is a video that might help you. It’s for a 2018 Promaster but it might apply to your 2016. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpu2lYSoerN3arMsi=edGbYniUtKBRZj2w
@lmaojasey921
@lmaojasey921 6 ай бұрын
@@reidthemanual I have the front cover with the Ram emblem still. It just feels soft when I press it down! But I can't see in inside or the internals of the steering wheel!
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual 6 ай бұрын
@@lmaojasey921 Do you have a key fob you can use to test the horn?
@lmaojasey921
@lmaojasey921 6 ай бұрын
@@reidthemanual How would i do that? I have the key! I drive it when I need to delivery for work! About couple time a. month
@ilhanusta3937
@ilhanusta3937 3 ай бұрын
Thank you very ,very much for the info.
@gabrielr4511
@gabrielr4511 6 күн бұрын
Probably a dumb question but once you remove the airbag, do you reconnect battery so that when you're probing/checking for ground you have a complete circuit or 'beep'?
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual 5 күн бұрын
Great point. Yes, once you safely remove the airbag, you can reconnect the battery for troubleshooting purposes. Just be sure to de-energize the vehicle again before reconnecting the airbag.
@panasalsa
@panasalsa Жыл бұрын
So if you disconnect the battery and follow the guidance is no way the air bag would pop up on me? Jaja just to make sure..I just got my clock spring.. I am working on other issues so I guess by a couple days I should be doing the clock spring. Thanks
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual Жыл бұрын
I used to be a firefighter, and we were always trained to treat airbags like they could go off at any time. Even an air bag removed from a vehicle should be respected. If you disconnect the battery, make sure the battery cable cannot come back into contact with the battery, and then let the car sit overnight, the airbags should then be safe to *carefully* remove. Also be sure to keep stray voltage and static away from them while you work. Watch my other video on clock spring replacement for more info.
@bobbydelamar606
@bobbydelamar606 11 ай бұрын
Mine doesn't work now, either. I haven't diagnosed it yet, but I have a feeling it's gonna be a clock spring.
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual 11 ай бұрын
It could be anything, so always check the simple stuff first. I would say the most common failure modes are… 1. Horn relay 2. Horn 3. Fuse 4. Clock spring
@bobbydelamar606
@bobbydelamar606 11 ай бұрын
@@reidthemanual I finally got out there and diagnosed it. Both horns are bad. I ordered them already.
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual 11 ай бұрын
@@bobbydelamar606 Good deal! If, by chance, you have a 2016-2019 Explorer, check out my video on horn replacement. Thanks, again, for commenting.
@panasalsa
@panasalsa Жыл бұрын
Excellent video: I took my Mustang V6 for a front end alignment; now I notice the horn is not working. Does the technician had to open the steering wheel like you did to align correctly, the steering wheel vs front end alignment? The same week I had a rack and pinion replacement too but at a different shop.
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual Жыл бұрын
To my knowledge, modern steering wheels are not meant to be “adjusted” in any way. There is only one orientation for it on the steering column. I do not believe your mechanic would have removed your steering wheel unless you had a drastically misaligned steering wheel due to improper assembly (your tires were turned when your steering wheel was straight). My family has an old truck like that, and someday I will pull the steering wheel off and rotate it so it aligns with the tires. Anyway, if your vehicle is like mine, the steering wheel has a main connector that handles the horn and all of the other buttons and lights on the steering wheel. If your mechanic did remove and reinstall your steering wheel and forgot to plug that connector back in, then nothing on your steering wheel would work. Do you notice anything else on your steering wheel NOT working? Also, are you still able to honk your horn with your key fob?
@panasalsa
@panasalsa Жыл бұрын
Do you think a OBD2 scanner would help to identify the issue? On my car if I press the key control Alarm it sound off. I think the technician that worked on my car mess it up and won't admitted.
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual Жыл бұрын
That’s good that your key fob can can honk your horn. At least your body control module and horn circuit are working. If your car is wired like mine, then an OBD scan tool would not help you. I actually tried that on my car and could not find anything on the CAN network to help troubleshoot the horn. You might need to investigate like I did in the video. Do you have any other controls on your steering wheel? If so, do they work?
@panasalsa
@panasalsa Жыл бұрын
The cruise control is not working either. I will try all the steps in your video. I will ordered an aftermarket clock control, if is not the issue at least won't hurt me that much vs OEM parts. A tech what to charge me $500.00 for replace the clock spring with a OEM parts.
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual Жыл бұрын
Okay. If you have other buttons on your steering wheel that do not work, then you likely have a failing clock spring. The wires in your clock spring will fail one by one. Eventually, you will get an airbag light on your dash because your airbag will be disconnected (not good!). If you replace the clockspring yourself, be careful as you will be working around the explosives in your air bag. Watch my other video to see how I safely replaced mine. It can be a bit of a challenge depending on your vehicle, but with patience you can do it. Be safe and let me know how it goes!
@danielmullies7498
@danielmullies7498 11 ай бұрын
I get 12v on the blue/white wire when the horn is pressed. I can also hear the relay clicking like it should. Should there be constant voltage going to the black wire on the connector at the horn? Or is that a ground?
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual 11 ай бұрын
Hi, Daniel. There should be no constant voltage at the horn when everything is in the “normal” state (horn button NOT depressed). At the horn, one wire normally goes to ground (negative battery terminal) and the other is going to the horn relay (but not getting 12v until the relay closes). Using a wire, you can bypass the relay like shown in the video and should be able to honk the horn. If your horn honks, the horn is good. If you can also hear the relay clicking when you press the horn button, then your signal circuit (modules, clockspring, harnesses, etc) is good. That would only leave the relay itself to be bad. Relays fail in unpredictable ways and can “test good” but still be malfunctioning. If all else tests good, replace the relay.
@danielmullies7498
@danielmullies7498 11 ай бұрын
@@reidthemanual Thank you sir! Started tapping on the horn while pressing the steering wheel and it started making a really sad horn noise. Bad horn. Thanks again!
@32toddv
@32toddv 3 ай бұрын
I have a 2019 ford explorer 2.5 na v6, only has 1 horn and all of a sudden it stopped working. Horn fuse is good, relay looks ok, but dont hear it clicking when i press the horn. Any suggestions? Garage kept 45k miles
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual 3 ай бұрын
Can you get your horn to honk using other methods like using the key fob?
@anthonymoore8480
@anthonymoore8480 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video and information!!! I have an issue with a 2013 Focus. I am going to diagnose the problem today. Thanks, great info!!! And I am familiar with clock spring removal from previous vehicle issues with other vehicles. 🌅 😇
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! The only major thing I did not cover was the body control module. If everything in the engine compartment tests as good AND everything in the steering column also tests as good (you get continuity from the lower harness to ground when you push the “horn button”), then you might have a bad BCM. Hopefully it doesn’t come to that!
@GaryYoung-eq1ph
@GaryYoung-eq1ph Жыл бұрын
If cant remove relays from housing even with all my might , could they be soldered in? And what 2 do next?
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual Жыл бұрын
Gary, if you are in a fuse box with serviceable fuses and relays, you should not have to desolder anything. What year/model of car are you working on?
@GaryYoung-eq1ph
@GaryYoung-eq1ph Жыл бұрын
Econoline , hard 3 remove fuses
@GaryYoung-eq1ph
@GaryYoung-eq1ph Жыл бұрын
2001
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual Жыл бұрын
Gary, it looks like your van's horn takes a common 5-pin automotive relay. You should be able to pull it out. You might try using a relay removal tool such as this: amzn.to/41dcpVz Here is another contributor's video showing the location of your relay if I understand your vehicle correctly: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWKxpHmdisqrgLMsi=vY8nont_gZdxj2Ap&t=14
@goldentwintree381
@goldentwintree381 7 ай бұрын
My horn on my 07 mustang doesn't work, but that was a lot to go through
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual 7 ай бұрын
If you do anything, it should be Step 2. That will tell you a lot.
@royceperera8350
@royceperera8350 11 ай бұрын
well done sir...
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual 11 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@whitetiger8652
@whitetiger8652 Жыл бұрын
Does the key have to be on and horn button pushed to show 12 volts at the plug? Thanks.
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual Жыл бұрын
In most (if not all) vehicles, the horn will work regardless of key position, so you *probably do not* need to have the key on. To get 12 volts at the horn connector, though, you will need to push the horn button, yes.
@whitetiger8652
@whitetiger8652 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I did not have voltage at the plug until horn button was pressed, tried it with the key on and did not show voltage until horn button was pressed and then there was battery voltage, So I'm going to order a new horn for the right side. Thanks.@@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome @whitetiger8652 Thanks for commenting.
@kwamefisco
@kwamefisco Жыл бұрын
Awsome video. Thanks for shay
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped you! I’ll have more videos coming out. Subscribe to be notified.
@Aim-qh9yx
@Aim-qh9yx 10 ай бұрын
Hi sir, does no horn cause the airbag light to turn on?
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual 10 ай бұрын
Not directly, but if your clockspring is failing (the wires inside are breaking off), then it could cause both your airbag light to illuminate and the horn “button” on your steering wheel to not work. Can you use the key fob (or short circuit the relay) to honk the horn?
@shakespearenene8557
@shakespearenene8557 4 ай бұрын
thank you brother my car as the same problem
@Electricworld-1
@Electricworld-1 9 ай бұрын
Excellent 👍
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for commenting. :)
@coleadams1631
@coleadams1631 8 ай бұрын
When I push the horn switch on the wheel, I heard a click at the relay but no horn. Any ideas?
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual 8 ай бұрын
That’s actually a good thing because it means that everything inside the cabin, steering column, and dash is working. If your horn relay is clicking but the horn is not sounding, it could be that the horn relay is bad (“clicking” doesn’t necessarily mean “good”) or the horn itself is bad. Here’s what to try next: 1. Make sure your horn fuse is not blown. 2. Try to honk your horn with your key fob (hit lock button twice or the panic alarm if you have one). 3. Remove the relay and try shorting the horn circuit with a wire.
@goldentwintree381
@goldentwintree381 7 ай бұрын
Excellent video though
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual 7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@sunnyinyang6004
@sunnyinyang6004 Жыл бұрын
My horn and all the buttons on the steering stopped working. I got a model for the clock spring that is a bit different from the one that came with the car and the buttons on the steering started working. However, the horn is still not working. I also can not find the horn fuse on the manual. Not there. What do I do? Car model is ford edge limited 2014
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual Жыл бұрын
Your Edge might not have a horn fuse, but it does have a horn relay in the fuse box under the dash behind the parking brake pedal. I would check that relay. Like shown in the video, you can remove the relay and jumper the circuit with a piece of wire. If that does not sound your horn, you probably have a bad horn and I suggest removing the horn itself and check it by connecting it directly to a 12V battery.
@trudrew704
@trudrew704 Жыл бұрын
20 amp fuse Fuse number 22 on inside fuse panel Horn relay fuse Listed on top of page 268 of 14 edge manual
@susangrooms-h1g
@susangrooms-h1g Жыл бұрын
great info, but it doesnt tell me why my horn blows with fuse in place,even though it appears to be a good fuse. i replaced it with a new fuse anyway, and tho horn still blows constantly as soon as contacts touch. my obd ll reader wont display. please help
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual Жыл бұрын
Thanks for reaching out. This video focuses on what to check if your horn is nonfunctional (silent). It sounds like you have the opposite issue (horn stuck on). Anybody have tips on this topic? It sounds like your fuse is fine. If it was bad (blown), your horn would NOT work. What type of vehicle are you working on? If your car is designed like mine, the body control module (BCM) is what actually controls the horn circuit. Normally, either pressing the steering wheel “horn switch” or pressing the alarm button on a key fob will tell the BCM to honk the horn. The BCM then sends a small signal current to the horn relay, the relay closes, and then that sends a larger current through the horn fuse and to the horn itself. If all of that is true on your car, then either the BCM is telling the horn to honk OR your horn relay is stuck closed (even though the BCM is not sending it signal current). If you’re in a hurry and on a budget, I would replace the horn relay if your car has one. They are normally $5 to $25 and relatively likely to fail in mysterious ways. If you are willing to dive a little deeper, get under your dash and see if you have a plug to disconnect your steering column from the BCM. If something in your steering column is causing the BCM to honk the horn, disconnecting that plug should stop the horn. Again, anybody else have any ideas?
@susangrooms-h1g
@susangrooms-h1g Жыл бұрын
@@reidthemanual thanks for the great info. This is a 97 Buick skylark. I am on a tight budget and don't know where to find the relay, I have just left out the fuse for quite a while and would like to have it back in working order. I will keep trying what you mentioned. Thanks a bunch
@BigandSocuulant
@BigandSocuulant 7 ай бұрын
Changed the clock spring and no luck. Mine honks when turning. Help!!!!
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual 7 ай бұрын
Did the horn behavior change at all before vs after replacing the clockspring?
@johnovegas
@johnovegas 8 ай бұрын
clock spring?
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual 8 ай бұрын
Yes, there is a component called a “clock spring” in your steering column, but it’s not really from a timepiece. ;)
@Slickmick50
@Slickmick50 Ай бұрын
Is the Ford nothing ever works right on those?
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual Ай бұрын
@@Slickmick50 haha I’ve had good experiences with Fords overall, but every vehicle needs maintenance to live a long life!
@Slickmick50
@Slickmick50 Ай бұрын
@ it was a joke get a sense of humour
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual Ай бұрын
@@Slickmick50 🤪
@ZagrasNixillis
@ZagrasNixillis Жыл бұрын
The hidden on myChevy Impala 9c3 police doesn't work either. I tried the fuse, but still won't work. Looks like I need to dig deeper.
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual Жыл бұрын
Next, I would recommend using a wire to short (bypass) the horn relay like I did in the video. It’s a quick way to tell you if the problem is in the dash or engine compartment. If your horn will still not honk when you do that, you might have a bad horn.
@damianromo7051
@damianromo7051 Жыл бұрын
What is #6 & 7?
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual Жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness! You just made me realize I have two “#4” segments! Haha The chapters indicate the proper 7 things to check. #6 = check that the steering column is grounded. #7 = check that the wiring in your steering column (and clockspring) are not broken.
@damianromo7051
@damianromo7051 9 ай бұрын
@@reidthemanual I'm positive that my #6 & 7 are fine.
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual 9 ай бұрын
@@damianromo7051 that’s good. What problems are you having and what troubleshooting have you done so far?
@michaelbailey4164
@michaelbailey4164 Ай бұрын
Did you look in the right rear quarter panel ? :) Im just busting your balls, good video.
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual Ай бұрын
@@michaelbailey4164 thanks for watching!
@johnmano1439
@johnmano1439 Жыл бұрын
Hello. 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...
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual Жыл бұрын
I did not show it in the video, but my old relay would *click* but would not flow power. Relays are marvelous pieces of hardware, but they can also fail in unexpected ways. My brother was just having an issue with his AC where it would work for a while and then quit. After trying everything else, he replaced the clutch relay and now it works perfectly. If Honda happens to use the same relay in another location on your car, you could swap the relays and see if the issues follows that relay. It looks like a ‘99 Civic horn relay is $5-$15 retail, so my suggestion would be to try a new one. Let me know how you come out.
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual Жыл бұрын
Oh, and do not buy a relay just because it “looks the same.” Only buy a relay that says it fits a ‘99 civic horn circuit and comes from a reputable auto parts distributor (Rockauto, Autozone, NAPA, etc.). I bought a new generic horn relay online to save a few dollars, and it seems to be having a bit of trouble. I plan to replace it with an OEM-equivalent one when I get time.
@johnmano1439
@johnmano1439 Жыл бұрын
​@@reidthemanual,thank you for your replies. I live in southern Europe, and sometimes trying to find parts is difficult... I doubt it's the relay, but I'll try to troubleshoot it and check the connections, as this issue has been haunting me for quite some time now. It is a bit daunting to me, as I'm just a diy guy. If I manage to solve the problem, you'll be the first to know. I've posted my problem on a number of youtube channels and you've been the only one to answer. I really appreciate it. 👍
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual Жыл бұрын
If you have any other questions, let me know. Happy to help a fellow out!
@Richard-g8r
@Richard-g8r 29 күн бұрын
But the rest of the steering wheel wldnt work, if clock spring is bad
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual 28 күн бұрын
Hi, Richard. If you are asking a question, the answer is “no” a bad clock spring does not necessarily cut power to everything on your steering wheel. Check out the end of the video to see how I identified what wires were broken in my clock spring.
@allouttabubblegum1984
@allouttabubblegum1984 3 ай бұрын
I almost got in a wreck the other day and when I laid on my horn it was just this sputtering weak sound😂
@michaelbailey4164
@michaelbailey4164 Ай бұрын
The CS has been pounding on your door for 30 minutes.
@timothywalsh2955
@timothywalsh2955 Жыл бұрын
Ford sells these "clock-springs" starting at about $340 dollars and up.
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual Жыл бұрын
They can be expensive, but that really depends on your make and trim of vehicle. I bought a Motorcraft clockspring for around $120 through a wholesaler.
@GaryYoung-eq1ph
@GaryYoung-eq1ph Жыл бұрын
Dealer expensive
@trudrew704
@trudrew704 Жыл бұрын
eBay $31 and change
@kelleybateman9629
@kelleybateman9629 4 ай бұрын
My horn doesn't work pushing it but does when I turn. Disconnected the horn and it still does it. It's embarrassing and people mad at me
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual 4 ай бұрын
It automatically honks when you turn your wheel?
@kelleybateman9629
@kelleybateman9629 4 ай бұрын
@@reidthemanual yes. Not every time but once to the right and twice to the left. I just took my fuse out and now my battery is dead. Just sitting in this parking lot going someone will stop to give me a jump
@kelleybateman9629
@kelleybateman9629 4 ай бұрын
It only does it when I'm moving so idk
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual 4 ай бұрын
@@kelleybateman9629 are there any other functions on your steering wheel that do not work or are glitchy?
@kelleybateman9629
@kelleybateman9629 4 ай бұрын
@@reidthemanual yes. My cruise control doesn't work but came in last night by itself. Had to turn the car off to turn it off. Volume buttons no longer work either
@mrandruxa1985
@mrandruxa1985 19 күн бұрын
I can definitely tell this car was damaged by flood waters. All the unpainted metal under the dash is rusting
@bradleysteeves3291
@bradleysteeves3291 Жыл бұрын
the police have a siren horn circuit. then the emergency lights are on, they wire into the horn circuit, so when the officer hits the horn the siren will engage or change siren tones. siren n lights off the horn works as a horn. when departments decommission the vehicle they dont alwys reconnect the horn circuit. check in the center of the dash for horn wires cut or plug unplugged. my chev impalas aND TAHOES HAD EXPOSED WIRES UNDER THE ASHTRAY. Look up Ford interceptor upfitters guide will show you what plugs need to be connected. i would look for that as 1st step, way before the other steps, especially before removing airbag and steering column disassembly. good video otherwise
@reidthemanual
@reidthemanual Жыл бұрын
You’re correct, Steve. Before I made the video, that was the first thing I checked, but there were no breaks in that circuit. It appeared that the PD that owned this FPIU before me left the horn circuit intact (I show the green wire that Ford provided upfitters in Step #4 in the video). It took me hours to realize it was something else, so I made the video in a way that could hopefully help someone working on ANY vehicle to troubleshoot their horn.
@bradleysteeves3291
@bradleysteeves3291 10 ай бұрын
i just purchased a 2017 ford police interceptor at Toronto Auction. And guess what? the horn dowes not work.. so I am watching your video for second time and subscribed. I will let you know who I make out. I just drove from Toronto to New Brunswick 1500 kms or 1000 miles. It ran great even with 338,000 ( 225,000Mi) kms. I have RF headlamp out, (wiring somewhere- bulb okay) , no horn, rear heater blowing all the time even with dash switch off. some paint issues ( I saw your other video) , not sure if it has remore start yet, it has the hood pin connected. keep your videos coming @@reidthemanual
@ConfusedFlower-fu3qn
@ConfusedFlower-fu3qn 2 күн бұрын
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