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Old 07-31-2009, 01:46 AM
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Anyone have any idea why my horn doesn't work? I thought maybe it was just because the fuse was missing so I replaced it. The horn still doesn't work.
 
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Have you considered that the horns may be shot? Disconnect the wiring and see if you are getting power to the horns when the horn button is pressed.
 
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Oh durrr. I didn't even think of that. I'll check it out tomorrow. Thanks.
 
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If you are getting power when the horn button is pressed then you need a new horn... any auto parts store will sell you one. Be sure to get one with a deep tone.
 
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Thanks for the info guys. I won't have a chance till Monday to check if its getting power to it. I did notice a clicking sound coming from under the dash when I press the button, any idea what that is? Oh, and there are two horns under the hood, is this normal?
 
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I think the horn relay is under the dash. And yes, it is normal from the factory to have 2 horns under the hood.
 
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Old 08-10-2009, 02:50 AM
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The problem ended up being a disconnected wire I didn't notice and the horn isn't wired to the steering wheel.

There's a white button on the dash that I pushed when I bought the truck to see what it did (luckily it was white and not red, so my truck didn't explode. Don't push the red button!!!!). The button didn't do anything. I didn't think anything else of it since it wasn't something that was stock. When I replaced the horn fuse I didn't even think to try that button. I kinda want to figure out how to rewire it to the steering wheel button because its easier to get to, but oh well. At least it works.
 
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