Horn Problem
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Horn Problem
I have a 1988 FLHS that has had a horn problem for 10 years. Now and then when I pushed the horn button it would only make an audible 'thump' sound and not a horn blowing. To condense down what I have been doing I lengthened the power wire to the horn and replaced the wire crimp on connection. Then I have found the ground wire rusted in half and replaced it with a like type of ground wire. Each time the horn would work normally. Then I had to replace the grouind againg but this time I used an aircraft quality heavy futy wire with welded ends and that fixed it again. Now I have replaced the horn itself. No luck so where should I look now? Rerun the ground wire? How many volts does the horn get when the button is pushed? I want to put this decade long aggravation to rest so HELP!!
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After 10 years, I'd blame the mechanic. 
Sorry, couldn't resist.
If you've replaced ALL wiring and the horn, the only thing left is the switch, unless there is/should be a relay. Service manual will have a wiring diagram, in case somebody's messed it up. Check polarity.
Sorry, couldn't resist.If you've replaced ALL wiring and the horn, the only thing left is the switch, unless there is/should be a relay. Service manual will have a wiring diagram, in case somebody's messed it up. Check polarity.
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Yea, It will Suck instead of Blow
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My dad and I just bought some louder horns for our bikes. He really wanted a louder one. Not even sure I've even used mine, but I got one too. I Just rev my engine. Sense I got louder pipes, never really felt the need to honk.
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