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Muffled Tone or Intermittent Low or No Tone From Horn

Subject:Muffled Tone or Intermittent Low or No Tone from Horn (Replace Horn Assembly)

Models:2002 Saturn L-Series vehicles built between and including the following VINs: 2Y564790 - 2Y570943



Condition

Some customers may comment about a muffled tone or an intermittent low or no tone when the horn is activated.

Cause

This condition is caused by water intrusion into the horn assembly under wet driving conditions.

Correction

To correct this condition replace the horn assembly with the current horn assembly available from Saturn Service Parts Organization (SSPO). The current horn assembly has a deflection shield added to prevent water from entering the horn assembly. To replace the horn assembly refer to "Horn" removal and installation procedures in the Horn section of the 2002 L-Series Body/Electrical Volume II Service Manual.

Parts Information

Part Number

Description

22696803

HORN ASM-400 HZ

Warranty Information

To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System for N0200 (Horn Assembly - Replace).