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Schematic Reference: Horn Schematics

1

Did you review Horns Description and Operation?

Go to Step 2

Go to Horn with Blackout Control Circuit Operation

2

Depress the horn switch.

Does either horn operate?

Go to Horns Inoperative - One Horn in 2005 C/K Truck Service Manual

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Remove the horn interrupt relay.
  2. Connect a jumper between terminal 30 and 87 of the relay block.

Does either horn operate?

Go to Step 4

Go to Horns Inoperative in 2005 C/K Truck Service Manual

4

Connect a test lamp between terminal 86 of the relay block and ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Connect a test lamp between terminal C of the blackout (B/O) service switch and ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

6

Connect a test lamp between terminal 85 of the relay block and ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

7

Repair the open or high resistance in the (OG) circuit 912.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 13

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8

Connect a test lamp between terminal B of the blackout (B/O) service switch and ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 12

9

Repair the open or high resistance in the (BK) circuit 150.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 13

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10

Replace the horn interrupt relay.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 13

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11

Replace the blackout (B/O) service switch. Refer to Blackout Lamp Switch Replacement in Lighting Systems.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 13

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12

Repair the open or high resistance in the (OG) circuit 40.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 13

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13

Verify the system operation.

Do the horns operate properly?

System OK

Go to Step 2