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Date:   Mon, 13 Jul 2015 11:32:17 -1000
Reply-To:   "SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )" <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Sender:   Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:   "SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )" <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Organization:   Cosmic Reminders
Subject:   Re: Horn problem
Comments:   To: Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:   <CA+paO5L5Cc7y7jnDZO5J1EHV-x8ao10RaogGAksj4kU9YTMnnQ@mail.gmail.com>
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what is the condition of the Horn Contact Ring on the underside of the steering wheel ?

those are usually torn up after these many years. It is a replaceable part.

Since the steering spends 95 % of it's time going straight...one particular spot on the horn contact ring wears a lot. It's one of those spots .. among dozens and dozens on a vanagon that barely anyone knows to lube....where the part that rubs on the contact right touches the contact right.

going back together I'd use dielectric grease there. Long term ...personally having always had great results with this method..I'd give it a light shot of wd-40 a couple times a year.

On 7/13/2015 5:45 AM, Dennis Jowell wrote: > New information. After another cup off coffee I figured out that the horn > rim on the steering wheel grounds out on the directional signal plate. When > I tighten down the steering wheel nut the horn will blow, back off the nut > and all,is well. The brass horn ring is seated into the steering wheel. I > think I could solve the problem if I put a thin metal shim/washer to raise > the steering wheel up a slight bit? Any thoughts before I go forward? > > On Monday, July 13, 2015, Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Here's what I found. Horn rim off steering wheel,nut off, keys are free so >> not to ground out the horn. Turned ignition on moved loose steering wheel >> up and down etc and the horn goes off as I move the steering wheel. Take >> steering wheel off move steering shaft with vise grips, no horn. Brass >> finger is at a 25-30 degree pitch up. I suppose to contact the brass ring, >> the finger shows some wear. Finger shows electrical continuity to shaft and >> directional signal silver colored plate. >> >> On Monday, July 13, 2015, Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@gmail.com >> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','dennisjowell@gmail.com');>> wrote: >> >>> Out I go to the Westy. I'll let you know what happens. Thanks for the >>> quick response. >>> >>> Dennis >>> >>> On Monday, July 13, 2015, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Check the ground connector spade terminal down near the floor and the >>>> ring/finger assembly on the back of the steering wheel and on the face of >>>> the turn signal assembly. That thin brass gets out of whack and will drive >>>> you crazy. Also make sure your keys aren't sticking into the crack below >>>> the steering wheel. >>>> >>>> Pull the wheel and turn the wheels with vice grips on the shaft. If it >>>> still blows it isn't in the steering area UNLESS the plastic collar at the >>>> top of the shaft is damaged allowing contact between the the shaft and the >>>> tube. >>>> >>>> Jim >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> On Jul 13, 2015, at 8:53 AM, Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@GMAIL.COM> >>>> wrote: >>>>> Help! My horn is going off when I turn the steering wheel left or >>>> right when parked or driving. >>>>> I took the horn assembly apart, unconnected the +&- leads. While >>>> parked, ignition on, no horn rim, turned the steering wheel and the horn >>>> blows. Crazy! Drop,the steering column electrical harness and found no >>>> apparent problem there. Is there a fix for this? >>>>> Dennis Jowell >>>>> Scotch Hollow Farm >>>>> Newbury, Vermont >>> >>> -- >>> Dennis Jowell >>> Scotch Hollow Farm >>> Newbury, Vermont >>> >> >> -- >> Dennis Jowell >> Scotch Hollow Farm >> Newbury, Vermont >> > > -- > Dennis Jowell > Scotch Hollow Farm > Newbury, Vermont >


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