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Re: [Mgs] Speaking of horns

To: Hans Duinhoven <h.duinhoven@planet.nl>
Subject: Re: [Mgs] Speaking of horns
From: Aaron Whiteman <awhitema@panix.com>
Date: Sat, 1 Sep 2012 11:58:16 -0700
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On Sep 1, 2012, at 11:44 AM, Hans Duinhoven <h.duinhoven@planet.nl> wrote:

> Verify if the little spring contact also has a carbon contact end.
> This should contact to the ring.
> If there is no carbon contact or if it is worn, it should be replaced.
> The carbon contact does not have much fristion and the spring will remain in
a straight loaded position.
> When the carbon contact is lost, the spring hardly will be spring loaded and
the friction of the steering wheel turned will bent the spring easily again.

OK that would explain it.  It appears to have a brass button, but no carbon
contact.  I had assumed that was the contact point.

--
Aaron
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