Aaron---I have tried before to give tips on what the problem could be,
but when re-reading my reply it's easy to see why it was of little help!
The best that I can now offer is that one should look at Dan Masters
book regarding the horn circuit, as this circuit is "indeed a torturous
path". If hs fine book isn't immediately available I will offer that at
least some of the insulation is worn or out of place, allowing the
flexing steering shaft to make ground contact. It could be from worn
(nylon) steering shaft bushings, or the insulating sleeve of the horn
plunger is out of position. Or,.....
Take a peek at Dan's cutaway steering wheel and horn button view of this
operation
Dick
Subject: Unintentional Horn
Hi List,
I have an unintentional horn problem and would like the wisdom of the
list. When the steering wheel is pushed or pulled towards the right as
you sit in the drivers seat the horn will go off. It does not go off
when the steering wheel is pushed or pulled in any other direction. It
started last fall after I had the dash apart and tightened up the
steering column mounts to take care of some slop. I have peered under
the dash to try to determine where the unintentional grounding might be
occurring but I can't see anything specific. I did wedge a small piece
of wood between the dash and the column to try to keep the column all
the way to the left but all this did was make the horn sound off with
less pressure than before. This leads me to believe that the problem
might be inside the column itself. Before I started pulling the steering
wheel or other parts off the car I thought I would check with the list.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
Aaron
Aaron Cropley
71 TR6 (Throttle Body Injection!)
http://www.triumphowners.com/108
Topsham, Maine
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