Horn Relay: Description and Operation

HORN SYSTEM
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAG, SEE PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEMS FOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. Restraints and Safety Systems DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE CABLE FROM THE BATTERY BEFORE SERVICING COMPONENTS INVOLVING THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG AND PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.

DESCRIPTION
The horn circuit consists of a horn switch, clockspring, horn relay, horns and Body Control Module. The horn switch is a membrane switch located in the airbag cover. The horns are located forward of the left front wheel behind the bumper fascia.






OPERATION
The horn relay plugs into the power distribution center which is located in the engine compartment.Relay Box For circuit information and component locations refer to Wiring Diagrams. Diagrams The horns will not function if the switch is "CLOSED" for more than 30 seconds. Once the switch is "OPEN", A 20-30 second delay will occur before the horns are functional again.