Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2015 11:45:23 -0400
Reply-To: Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Horn problem
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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
>
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Dennis Jowell
Scotch Hollow Farm
Newbury, Vermont
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