The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
This step tests if ground is constantly being applied to the horn relay.
The horn relay control circuit includes the horn slip ring and the horn switch. The horn slip ring and horn switch must be tested for a short to ground when testing the relay control circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .
Step | Action | Yes | No |
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1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | |
2 |
Are the horns ON at all times? | Go to Step 3 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections |
3 |
Are the horns 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 | |
Test the horn relay control circuit for a short to ground. The horn relay control circuit includes the horn slip ring and the horn switch. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . 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 DIM. 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 |
Important:: Perform the DIM programming procedure when replacing the DIM. Replace the DIM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 11 | -- |
11 | Operate the horns. Do the horns operate properly? | System OK | Go to Step 1 |