Date:         Sun, 15 May 2011 21:41:03 -0400
Reply-To:     Edward Maglott <emaglott3@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Edward Maglott <emaglott3@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Horn upgrade
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Well, I got my horn button fixed so that I can beep while going
straight.  Then thought I would get a louder horn than the old stock
one that is a little anemic.  I got a dual hi-lo horn kit and set
about installing.  Hooked them up, but no beep.  After a lot of
troubleshooting, it seems that they take enough extra current that my
system can't get them honking.  When I fixed the horn contact ring in
the steering wheel, I bent the finger that touches the rotating
ring.  there is not a lot left of that finger to make contact.  I
wonder if I'm losing too much current there?  I measured the current
draw of the new horns, and it is about 5-6 amps each.  The old horn
is about the same.  Even one of the new horns will not honk on the
system.  It makes a little clink sound, but that's it.  Maybe they
have a high "starting current?"  Looks like  from Bentley that the
horn circuit is the only thing on a 20amp fuse, so I should be fine
there.  I was thinking about using a relay but am open to any suggestions.

Thanks,
Edward