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Horn Stopped working

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by JStiner, Nov 17, 2016.

  1. Nov 17, 2016 at 1:35 PM
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    JStiner

    JStiner [OP] Well-Known Member

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    when i lock and unlock the truck it still beeps or whatever you call that noise, but when i push the air bag nothing...
     
  2. Nov 17, 2016 at 1:36 PM
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    T4RFTMFW

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    Clock spring/spiral cable is bad?
     
  3. Nov 17, 2016 at 1:38 PM
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  4. Nov 17, 2016 at 1:39 PM
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    at least the part looks cheap to buy...
     
  5. Nov 17, 2016 at 1:44 PM
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    SLOBRA

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    LOL
     
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  6. Nov 17, 2016 at 1:45 PM
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    T4RFTMFW

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    I think it's $200+.. and exponentially more if you blow your airbags on accident during install.
     
  7. Nov 17, 2016 at 1:51 PM
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    hahahah great... what i was looking at was like 30 - 50 bucks...
     
  8. Nov 17, 2016 at 2:03 PM
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    There was a recall to replace the spiral cables for some Tacomas. Don't know about yours, but mine was replaced for free. I have a 2005.
     
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  9. Nov 17, 2016 at 2:11 PM
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    2011 ; but i'll look that up, thank you
     
  10. Nov 17, 2016 at 2:17 PM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Use finger
     
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  11. Nov 21, 2016 at 5:24 AM
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    Turns out it's the fuse or relay....
     
  12. Apr 12, 2017 at 3:15 PM
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    So this is a fun twist... I know thread back from the dead...

    Replaced fuse, horn worked again for one time.
    I gave up, but one day out of instinct I hit my horn and it worked. I learned I have to have my wheel turned slightly left for the horn to work....
     
  13. Apr 12, 2017 at 3:23 PM
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    cliffyk

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    Then it is very likely a problem with the clock spring conductor in the steering wheel--has the wheel ever been removed for any purpose?
     
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  14. Apr 12, 2017 at 3:24 PM
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    Which means I have to mess with the air by to fix/adjust that
     
  15. Apr 12, 2017 at 3:27 PM
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    I assume you meant "air bag", if so then yup. But it's not that big a deal--disconnect the battery and wait 20 to 30 minutes or longer (actually 5 to 10 will do it--but like other life functions if it's your first time go slow) and there will be no worries...
     
  16. Apr 13, 2017 at 6:34 AM
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    Great advice, wish me luck, and thanks
     
  17. Apr 13, 2017 at 8:19 AM
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    Simple fix - to blow horn just do a quick zigzag - that'll really get their attention. :mudding:
     
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