>Christopher Albers wrote:
>>
>> rgibbs(at)pacbell.net writes:
>> >(did your statement
>> >above mean that you had the test lamp AND the horn hooked together ?
>> >That would be
>> >a revealing test).
>>
>> Nope, I tested them separately. Strangely enough, I have the same
>> problem with the map light. The test light shows it's getting juice
>> but the bulb won't light. Conversely, the bulb lights when directly
>> connected to the battery. Again, haven't checked voltage, but test
>> light is same brightness whether connected to map light or battery.
>> Hmmm, I'm stumped.
>>
>> Christopher
>
>Ahem. Could the GROUND connection to the horn be bad? That is, if it is
>freshly painted, then maybe you have prevented it from conducting back
>through the frame of the car. Similarly, if the map light doesn't have a
>good gound, then it too would show good power to ground through a well
>grounded test light, but not light.
>
>Just a thought.
>
>Russell Hedges
I think the the horns have a continuous live feed from an ignition-switched
supply. They are earthed to the steering column, via the contact switch
i.e. your horn operating ring, NOT through the horn body mounts.
Check your contacts and wiring round about the steering column & shroud,
IIRC, the earth wiring passes through some push connectors there. Could
well be dirty contacts on the copper horn ring or a bent contact arm...
Bon Chance
Andy
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