Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

1. Install a scan tool.
2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
3. With a scan tool, command the body control module (BCM) horn output ON and OFF.

Are the horns on at all times?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the horn relay.

Are the horns on at all times?

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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?

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Important: The horn switch is part of the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .

1. To disable the SIR system, refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
2. Test the horn relay control circuit for a short to ground. The horn relay control circuit includes the horn switch. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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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?

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Inspect for poor connections at the BCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Repair the short to voltage in the horn control circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

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Replace the horn relay. Refer to Relay Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Operate the horn.

Do the horns operate properly?

System OK

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