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Help! Horn is not working!!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by mr.g, Oct 3, 2009.

  1. Oct 3, 2009 at 11:21 AM
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    mr.g

    mr.g [OP] gRenade Taco

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    So I am relocating my horn behind the battery because I am planning on attempting the Satoshi grill. 1st off I notice I only have One horn.:eek: Don't ask why, I have no Idea. I guess it was like that when I bought it used and didnt notice it. Anyways, so i unplug the wire harness and relocate horn and reconnect wire harness. My horn was working fine before this. When I hit the horn all i hear is a clicking sound coming from it. I checked the connections and wires and everything looks good.
    Can anybody help me and tell me what it could be?


    Thanks
     
  2. Oct 3, 2009 at 11:31 AM
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    Bump.

    I checked out the fuse box and the Relay for the horn is where the clicking is coming from. Is it possible i need a new relay.
     
  3. Oct 3, 2009 at 11:52 AM
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  4. Oct 3, 2009 at 11:54 AM
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    have you checked the wires to make sure you didnt damage them at all when you relocated them? :)o not sure if this is helpful :eek:)
     
  5. Oct 3, 2009 at 12:02 PM
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    Yah. all the wires look fine. I was very careful when moving the wires.
    Im lost. The fuse for the horn is good too. :confused:

     
  6. Oct 3, 2009 at 12:03 PM
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    well thats about as useful as i can be :)



    bump!
     
  7. Oct 3, 2009 at 12:05 PM
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    How did you check them ? Best way is to use a multimeter. When things like that happen it's usually a broken wire, loose connection or bad connector.
     
  8. Oct 3, 2009 at 12:06 PM
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    this may be a dumb question but is the connector for the horn only go in one way or could it be in wrong?
     
  9. Oct 3, 2009 at 12:12 PM
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    screw the horn...just use your finger
     
  10. Oct 3, 2009 at 12:19 PM
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    DDD

    DDD Shine bright like a hymen

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    The wire going to the horn is just a 12v power wire. It can only be connected 1 way.

    First, check and make sure your horn is grounded. The metal tab where the horn is bolted to the truck must be connected to a solid ground.

    Second, connect a multi-meter (or simply a test light) to the wire and make sure you are getting power ( + 12 v) when you press the horn.

    If all that fails you need a new horn. PM me and I will sell you both of mine...
     
  11. Oct 3, 2009 at 12:25 PM
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    Thanks guys!

    hahaha, the second I bolted back in (solid ground) it worked just fine.
    I was testing it before i bolted it behind the battery.

    lol. Thanks again for all your input.:D
     

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