Problem solved! After carefully checking height tolerances between horn rim and the gray directional/wiper assembly I noticed that by pushing on the steering wheel when installed the ring and plate would make,contact. I removed the steering wheel an added a washer shim to the steering wheel shaft( .045 thick 3/4" I.d.). The shim rides with the steering wheel so no problem with friction. The horn finger reaches the ring fine. Horn works steering works directional signal and wipers work. Stewart, the horn ring was somewhat worn. I will order a new one from GOWESTY. Thanks for the idea and link to their web site. Folks, Thanks for,all the input and ideas I really appreciate it. Dennis On Monday, July 13, 2015, <JordanVw@aol.com> wrote: > reminds me of that scene from "Little Miss Sunshine" where the horn is > intermittantly beeping on the vw bus :) > > > probably your brass contact ring is worn thru > > > > In a message dated 7/13/2015 9:54:41 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > dennisjowell@GMAIL.COM > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','dennisjowell@GMAIL.COM');> writes: > > 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 |
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