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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Diagnostic System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Horns System Check

2

Remove the horn relay from the Underhood Fuse Block.

Does the horn continue to sound?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

Repair the short to the voltage in the CKT 1329 (DK GRN) between the horn relay and the horns. Refer to Wiring Repairs

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Horns System Check

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4

Connect a test lamp between terminal 1 and terminal 2 in the horn relay socket.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Replace the horn relay. Refer to Horn Relay Replacement

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Horns System Check

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6

  1. Disconnect the horn switches.
  2. Connect a test lamp between terminal 1 and terminal 2 in the horn relay socket.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

7

  1. Disconnect the body control module (BCM).
  2. Connect a test light between terminal 1 and terminal 2 in the horn relay socket.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

8

Replace the horn switch. Refer to Horn Switch Replacement - On Vehicle

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Horns System Check

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9

Repair the short to ground in the CKT 28 (BLK) between the horn relay and the horn switch or the BCM. Refer to Wiring Repairs

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Horns System Check

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10

Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Horns System Check

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