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Horn Switch: Testing and Inspection

Horn Switch Test

1. Remove the steering column covers.




2. Disconnect the cable reel 13P connector (A) from the dashboard wire harness.
3. Using a jumper wire, connect the No. 1 terminal of the dashboard wire harness 13P connector to body ground.
- If the horns sound, go to step 4.
- If the horns don't sound, check these items:
- No. 13 (20 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box.
- relay control module in the under-hood fuse/relay box.
- horns.
- an open in the wire.




4. Reconnect the cable reel 13P connector (A) to the dashboard wire harness.
5. Remove the driver's airbag assembly, and disconnect the horn switch 1 P positive terminal from the cable reel (B).
6. Using a jumper wire, connect the cable reel side 1P connector (C) to body ground.
- If the horns sound, replace the driver's airbag assembly.
- If the horns do not sound, check these items:
- cable reel.
- an open in the wire (cable reel subharness).