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Date:         Wed, 7 Dec 2005 15:29:38 -0700
Reply-To:     bueses <bueses@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         bueses <bueses@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: horn beeps upon starting
Comments: To: Steve Sandlin <vwcarlocks@HOTMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <BAY106-F3559DDE48F0BA31E8ABAAC6430@phx.gbl>
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> I've had the same problem with mine, and it is caused by another key on the
> ring dropping between the steering wheel and steering column when you insert
> the keys.  The key tip shorts the horn wiring, allowing the beep.  I'll bet
> if you use the key off the keyring by itself, it will not do that.
> Steve Sandlin
> Steve's Lock Shoppe   http://www.steveslockshop.com
> '84 Wolfsburg Westy
> '79 Transporter
> '00 New Beetle


 I can confirm what Steve says-done it many times w/ my mega key ring.


Tom
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