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Oct 18, 2008 | 06:43 PM

pastorralph

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Horn Doesnt Work, Suggestions?

My horn works intermittently. Mostly when I don't really need it, it works. I've unplugged and replugged the leads. It sounds as though it has someone's hand over the port. There's nothing plugging it. It's not wet. Any suggestions? Is this a fix-it or replace-it kind of problem? I'd rather not spend big bucks if possible. Thanks in advance.

Oct 18, 2008 | 06:52 PM

harley-jones

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Some horns have an adjustment screw on the back side. I don't know if the Harley horn does or not. Also check that you have a good ground.

Oct 18, 2008 | 07:04 PM

Dorkman

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Nothing to fix within the horn. Be sure to check both ends of the wiring, and the connection at the horn switch. Corrosion at the ground is the most frequent problem. Swap horns with a buddy to see if it really is bad before going out and buying a replacement.

Oct 18, 2008 | 07:32 PM

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Get a small piece of aluminum foil and fold it over the male end of the plug, then plug it back in to the female side. You shouldn't have any more problems.

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Oct 18, 2008 | 09:50 PM

pastorralph

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Thanks y'all. That's something I can manage. The connections at the horn are pretty solid, but I might take some steel wool and "brighten" up the blades. Thanks.

Oct 18, 2008 | 09:59 PM

Pugz2727

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You gotta read the bumper stickers. "Horn broke, watch for finger"

Oct 18, 2008 | 10:09 PM

pastorralph

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From: Creektown aka Lower Alabama, but not that low

Yep. Sometimes I feel that way. Probably wouldn't go over too good in this small town where I live, me bein a preacher and all

My wife is still contemplating carrying a stick to hit cars that get too close. She dang near got caught by surprise and kicked one this summer in Atlanta. What I wish is that I could mount my Ah-Oo-Gah horn from my old 70 Chevy PU.