Re: Problems solved, well, some of them . . . More

From: Russell Hedges (russellh(at)home.com)
Date: Tue Mar 30 1999 - 21:30:14 CST


Andy Whiteford wrote:

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>
> Could the GROUND connection to the horn be bad?

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> >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

DUH! I feel so dumb. that is right, and I knew that. Well, I USED to
know it. Now I guess I know it again.

Sorry.

Russell Hedges



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