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Horn Switch: Testing and Inspection

Horn Switch Test

1. Remove the steering column covers.




2. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness 5P connector (A) from the cable reel (B).
3. Using a jumper wire, connect the dashboard wire harness 5P connector No.2 terminal to body ground.
- If the horn sounds, go to step 4.
- If the horn does not sound, check these items:
- Horn relay
- No.7 (15 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
- Horn.
- An open in the wire




4. Reconnect the dashboard wire harness 5P connector (A), and disconnect the horn switch positive 1 connector (B).
5. Using a jumper wire, connect the horn switch positive 1 connector to ground.
- If the horn sounds, go to step 7.
- If the horn does not sound, replace the cable reel.

6. Reconnect the horn switch positive 1P connector, using a jumper wire, connect the steering wheel to body ground.
7. Close the contact between the horn plate and the contact place.
- If the horn sounds, replace the steering column.
- If the horn does not sound, replace the horn and contact plate.