Horn Problems?

[Kirk Freeman]

Got the truck tuned up and new shoes on it, however it needs a spring assembly for the horn. It was $700.

Got great deal on tune up and tires but this seems (don't know) excessive when I look on-line.

Any other ways to get this fixed? Don't like riding dirty even if I never use the horn.

TIA.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

This doesn't seem too bad. Of course I need to wait until it is bitter cold or a freeze rain and do it outside.




Anyone have experience with this?

 

[WebSnyper]

There are more than a few vehicles with recalls on clock springs. Assuming you may have already looked it up, but thought I'd suggest looking for a recall on your specific vehicle before you out of pocket for it.

 

[red_zr24x4]

Finger still works, right?

 

[smokingman]

I feel your pain...
Horn aside,the repair for your truck is a DIY. Not that difficult. Plan an hour or so. Also disconnect your battery anytime you are dealing with an airbag(as in this case)and wait(time varies by airbag)for the capacitors to discharge.

 

[Creedmoor]

Finger still works, right?

You used to see these all the time on bumpers and rear windows.

 

[thunderchicken]

Should you decide to attempt replacing the clock spring yourself, please take this advice.
1- disconnect the battery
2- once the battery is disconnected, let the truck sit for about 20 minutes to let everything de-energize. This will keep you from accidentally setting off an air bag in your face.
3- be gentle with the tiny connectors. They can be fragile
Also some steering wheel air bags can be a real PITA to remove. So look up how to do it first. They can be frustrating

 

[wcd]

Got the truck tuned up and new shoes on it, however it needs a spring assembly for the horn. It was $700.

Got great deal on tune up and tires but this seems (don't know) excessive when I look on-line.

Any other ways to get this fixed? Don't like riding dirty even if I never use the horn.

TIA.

Air Horn perhaps?

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Air Horn perhaps?

There you go. @Kirk Freeman just getcha one of these. They're good enough as a boat horn, so they should be good enough for a car horn.



Get one of these to mount it, and you're good to go!

 

[wcd]

There you go. @Kirk Freeman just getcha one of these. They're good enough as a boat horn, so they should be good enough for a car horn.

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Get one of these to mount it, and you're good to go!

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My son Has an Air horn on his Truck, I believe there are 6 horns and the air compressor mounts behind the rear seat in the cab.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Air Horn perhaps?

And this is why I love INGO. Bunch of smart alecs, feel right at home.

 

[thunderchicken]

And this is why I love INGO. Bunch of smart alecs, feel right at home.

Well sarcasm is one of the funniest forms of humor. Besides did you really expect not to get some smart alec comments

 

[rhamersley]

 

[HoughMade]

Got the truck tuned up and new shoes on it, however it needs a spring assembly for the horn. It was $700.

Got great deal on tune up and tires but this seems (don't know) excessive when I look on-line.

Any other ways to get this fixed? Don't like riding dirty even if I never use the horn.

TIA.

How ghetto do you want to go?

https://www.autozone.com/steering-wheels-kits-and-accessories/horn/p/horn-button-switch-kit/779469_0_0?cmpid=LIA:US:EN:AD:NL:1000000:PEL:19489353544&&CATARGETID=120054150001289878&CADevice=c&gclid=Cj0KCQjwhL6pBhDjARIsAGx8D5_hmuLJuSvuxGk1HxaeomupBNus3CHdQBfJ3BR4ulynwSf3CUjdmJUaApKrEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

There are plenty of buttons and wire down at the Autozone. Run a wire from the positive battery into the cabin (through a present, grommeted hole) to one side of the button. Run the wife from the other side of the button back through the same hole to the horn, connect to one side of the horn. If the horn is grounded by being bolted to the chassis, job done. If the horn is grounded through a wire....you are still done.

If you want to be bougie, throw a fuse in the hot side of the circuit. Or if you want to go super la-de-frickin da, use a relay.

Me, I would dig into the steering column, but I have a serious case of mechanical hubris.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Upscale ghetto is OK, but I just don't want to ride dirty as I usually ride nerdy.

 

[Lpherr]

Stick your head out of the window and yell "BEEP, BEEP"!??

Actually, that is a pretty simple repair, and if you can build the AR's you show, you can do this.
Thunderchicken is correct.
I could give you a hand, if you were closer.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

I am now legal to drive. Hello, ladies, be back later to pick you up.

Thank you, Jon's Body Shop in Lafayette.

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[wcd]

I am now legal to drive. Hello, ladies, be back later to pick you up.

Thank you, Jon's Body Shop in Lafayette.

Auto Body and Collision Repair Services - Jon's Body Shop

Jon's Body Shop offers top-quality auto body and collision repair services using state-of-the-art equipment to make your vehicle look like new again.

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Hopefully they installed that Train Horn?

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Hopefully they installed that Train Horn?

Or at least "La Cucaracha".

 

[Mgderf]

Or at least "La Cucaracha".

As long as it's not Tubular Bells.