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HOW IT WORKS

What is a horn and how does it work?

A horn, as the name implies, is a device on a vehicle that is used to signal danger, arouse attention, or communicate with the driver in another vehicle. It is an important safety feature in an automobile and is required in many states.

Most horns found in passenger vehicles rely on electricity to vibrate a metal diaphragm inside. When you press on the horn button (located ahead of the airbag module in the center of the steering wheel), a relay sends an electrical signal to the horn. Actually, there are usually two horns, each sounding a different frequency, a high note and a low note.

The horns are mounted in the front of the vehicle, typically behind the grille near the front bumper.

HOW IS THIS SERVICE PERFORMED?

How is a a Horn Replacement done?

To replace a horn in your vehicle, a technician will need to gain access to its mounting location. That might involve removing the grill or the front bumper cover, although that is not always the case. Prior to disconnecting the horn, the technician will disconnect the battery, taking care to preserve the vehicle computer memory.

Once access to the horn is made, the technician will unplug the electrical wire, unbolt the horn bracket from its mount, and remove the horn. The mounting surface will be cleaned to ensure a good electrical ground for the new horn before it is bolted in place. The wire is plugged in, the battery connected, and the horn tested for proper operation.



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COMMON SYMPTOMS

How do I know if my vehicle needs a new horn?

When your horn is working properly, you should hear a strong blast composed of two notes. If a horn fails, you will hear either a weak sound coming from the horn, or you will hear the sound of only one horn, one note. If you hear nothing at all, the problem is less likely to be a bad horn and more likely to be a bad fuse or relay that switches the horns on and off when you press the center of the steering wheel. It is possible for both horns to fail simultaneously if they are quite old, but it is not common.

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Other questions customers ask

Can you drive with a broken horn?
It is technically possible to drive a vehicle with a horn that does not work, especially if only one of the two horns is inoperative. That said, it can be unsafe to do so. The horn is the only audible warning system you have to signal pedestrians and other drivers of danger. Although the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) does not specifically require a horn on a vehicle, driving without a working horn is illegal in some states.
What causes a horn to stop working?
Because of its location at the front of your vehicle behind the grill, the horns are susceptible to dirt, dust, moisture, and salt. These contaminants can build up or cause corrosion that might damage a horn or reduce its ability to conduct electricity - a thing necessary for a horn to work.
Can you sell a car if the horn doesn't work?
In some states, it is unlawful to sell, or offer for sale, a vehicle with known safety defects or safety equipment that is not working. In others, a bad horn might prevent your vehicle from passing a required safety inspection needed for registration.

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