Horn problems

Jack2004 · Nova Slayer Joined: 02 Jan 2004 Karma :

Hi i am having horn problems, my horn works but produces a really dull quiet sound. I have just replaced the horn with a new one and it still does it. I am charging the battery becuase thats what i thought was the problem. If it isn't the battery does anyone have any other ideas?

Milo · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Feb 2002 Karma :

dodgy wiring?
is it an old/small 6v bike using a 12v horn?
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Steve H · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Oct 2003 Karma :

There's an article about horn replacement in one of the major bike mags this month - t.w.o, ride or bike i think. Might be worth a look if you can spare a couple of quid.

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Jack2004 · Nova Slayer Joined: 02 Jan 2004 Karma :

No it's a 12v bike using a 12v horn. I'll check the wiring on it.

kev · I Hump Things Joined: 07 Oct 2002 Karma :

Try viagra. Laughing

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Git · Brolly Dolly Joined: 17 Dec 2003 Karma :

if the batterys ok i would trace the wiring from the horn back upto horn switch, check wiring for green n shitty connectors, then check the horn switch itself, i seen a few bikes that have had rain get into switch and cause the contacts to furr up.. just another line of thought. Smile

Milo · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Feb 2002 Karma :

Jack2004 · Nova Slayer Joined: 02 Jan 2004 Karma :

It's really annoying me now. I've tested the battery and it's running at about 12.12v. When i test the connecters to the horn it's running at 6.66v. I cleaned the battery switch and it took it up to 8v but it's still making the very weird sound.

The BeefMeister · Crazy Courier Joined: 20 Jun 2003 Karma :

Run through the wires as mentioned. If you can't see anything, try re-wiring it.
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PsychoHippy · Jammy Git Joined: 02 Jul 2002 Karma :

Does it make the correct sound when you wire it directly onto the battery?
If so, you could be losing something in the 'button', try opening it up and giving it a quick clean.
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stooz · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 23 Dec 2003 Karma :

try to eliminate various parts. ie, try jumping the horn straight to the battery with some short wire, this will eliminate the wiring, buttons etc...

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

Hex · Party Boy Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Check the ground.
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dainesefreak · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Apr 2003 Karma :

I just checked the ground for him, it's still there. I only seem to have problems with it on a Friday and Saturday night! Wink

Hex · Party Boy Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

I knew some smart arse would make such a comment. Razz

seriously though ensure that the horn is grounding well.
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dainesefreak · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Apr 2003 Karma :

Kev beat me to the Viragra joke I'm afraid.