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Horn - Self Activates

Bulletin No. T 87-7
File in Group 8
Number 45
Corp. Ref. No. 618205
Date Sept. '86

SUBJECT: HORN SELF ACTIVATES

MODELS AFFECTED: 1986 ELDORADOS AND SEVILLES

Figure 1:




Some 1986 Eldorados and Sevilles with wood trim, may experience unwanted horn operation. This condition typically occurs in hot weather. To repair this condition, a new cruise control and horn switch assembly (P/N 17987264) has been released (see Figure 1, Item 1). To install the new assembly, follow the instructions below.
1. Remove two screws from back side of steering wheel.
2. Remove horn pad (pull off).
3. Disconnect electrical connectors.
4. Remove cruise control and horn switch assembly by removing the 2 bolts then the 3 nuts from the back side of the horn pad.
5. Install new cruise control and horn switch assembly. Replace nuts and bolts in back of horn pad.
6. Connect electrical connectors.
7. Reinstall horn pad.
For warranty purposes, use Labor Operation R1275 at .3 hours.