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Title: Horn Not Horny
Post by: CHEECH on June 10, 2009, 09:28:05 PM

Hey guys, I have to get my provincial inspection on my new bug tomorow morning and I cant get the darn horn to work. It`s a 6v system. I have power to the wires at the horn with the ignition on. Other than a buggered horn I1m not too sure what else to check :S I really need to get this figured out tonight so I can pass Inspection so I can get it ready for the Fathers day cruise

Thanks in advance..... Shawn

Title: Re: Horn Not Horny
Post by: Crank on June 10, 2009, 09:36:25 PM

Do you have a steering column ground cable installed?
http://www.cip1.ca/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC%2D111%2D971%2D246 (http://www.cip1.ca/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC%2D111%2D971%2D246)

Here's some info, probably more than you will ever need, about VW horns.
http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/wired/wired_12_00/wired_12_00.htm (http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/wired/wired_12_00/wired_12_00.htm)

Title: Re: Horn Not Horny
Post by: 85fastlane on June 12, 2009, 06:34:55 AM

Hey dude, did ya take the horn off and hotwire it to see if it works? Mine didn't, but even when I replaced it I still had to sort out wiring. Damn horns, wish I was there to help ya!

Title: Re: Horn Not Horny
Post by: 85fastlane on June 12, 2009, 06:56:14 AM

Sorry for the double post, but I thought I'd add this sample inspection sheet since you said you weren't sure what else to look for. Obviously some stuff on here is N/A but everything on the list must be in good working order. Have fun! I know these inspections frustrate the hell outta me!

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