Horns Inoperative Single Horn
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
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This step tests for voltage at the battery positive voltage terminal of the horn relay coil.
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This step tests for voltage at the battery positive voltage terminal of the horn relay switch. The HORNS circuit breaker supplies power to the battery positive voltage terminal of the horn relay switch.
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The horns need maximum current flow to operate properly. A high resistance greater than 0.5 ohms in the horn control circuit or the horn ground circuit, could cause operating problems with the horns. Inspect the circuits for faults that would restrict current flow.
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The horn relay control circuit includes the horn switch. The horn switch must be tested for a high resistance, an open, or a short to voltage when testing the horn relay control circuit.
Step | Action | Yes | No |
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Schematic Reference: Horn Schematics Connector End View: Horn Connector End Views | |||
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | |
2 | Depress the horn switch. Does the horn operate? | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections | Go to Step 3 |
Does the test lamp illuminate? | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 13 | |
4 |
Does the test lamp illuminate? | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 14 |
Connect a test lamp between the battery positive voltage circuit of the horn relay switch and ground. Does the test lamp illuminate? | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 15 | |
6 | Momentarily connect a 15-amp fused jumper wire between the battery positive voltage circuit of the horn relay switch and the horn control circuit. Does the horn operate? | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 7 |
7 |
Does the test lamp illuminate? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 16 |
8 |
Does the test lamp illuminate? | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 17 |
9 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the horn. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 10 |
10 |
Does the horn operate? | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 19 |
11 | 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 20 | Go to Step 18 |
Repair the open or high resistance in the horn control circuit or the horn ground circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 20 | -- | |
13 | Repair the open or high resistance in the battery positive voltage circuit of the horn relay coil. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 20 | -- |
Repair the open or short to voltage in the horn relay control circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 20 | -- | |
15 | Repair the open or high resistance in the battery positive voltage circuit of the horn relay switch. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 20 | -- |
16 | Repair the open or high resistance in the horn control circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 20 | -- |
17 | Repair the open or high resistance in the horn ground circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 20 | -- |
18 | Replace the horn relay. Refer to Relay Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 20 | -- |
19 | Replace the horn. Refer to Horn Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 20 | -- |
20 | Operate the horn. Does the horn operate properly? | System OK | Go to Step 1 |
