[Tigers] Horn issue

[Joe Brown]

Hi James,

I don't know if these photos will help or not.
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Basically, when you push on the horn ring on the steering wheel the spring
loaded, copper colored disc shorts against the horn ring and completes the
path.  You might have a loose or broken wire causing an intermittent
problem.

Have Fun,
Joe Brown

On Sat, Aug 23, 2025 at 10:19 AM James Armstrong via Tigers <
tigers at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Hello,
>
> In getting my car ready for an inspection sticker, I noticed my horn
> system works intermittently. When it works, both horns sound .fine.
> Seems the problem is in the steering column.
>
> I've looked under Electrical (horns) and Steering column (horns) in the
> Shop Manual and find no clear illustration of the copper disc actuating
> devices.
>
> Also looked in Sunbeam Survivor and CAT Notes. Nothing.
>
> Can anybody suggest anything that will clearly illustrate the actuating
> system?
> Once again, wen they honk, they sound perfect.
>
> Best regards to all,..
>
> Jim Armstrong
> Mk 1A
> 382002083 LRXFE
> Code 86
> TAC # 0763
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