The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
Tests if ground is constantly being applied to the horn relay.
The horn relay control circuit includes the horn switch. The horn switch is part of the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. The horn switch must be tested for a short to ground when testing the relay control circuit.
Step | Action | Yes | No |
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1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | |
2 |
Is the horn on at all times? | Go to Step 3 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections |
3 |
Is the horn on at all times? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 4 |
Connect a test lamp between the battery positive voltage circuit of the horn relay coil and the horn relay control circuit. Does the test lamp illuminate? | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6 | |
Important: The horn switch is part of the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 7 | |
6 | Inspect for poor connections at the horn relay. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 9 |
7 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the BCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 10 |
8 | Repair the short to voltage in the horn control circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 11 | -- |
9 | Replace the horn relay. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 11 | -- |
10 | Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 11 | -- |
11 | Operate the horn. Does the horn operate properly? | System OK | Go to Step 1 |