Horn: Description and Operation

HORN SYSTEM

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAG, REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS FOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE CABLE FROM THE BATTERY BEFORE SERVICING COMPONENTS INVOLVING THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG AND PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.

The horn circuit consists of a horn switch, clockspring, horn relay, horns and Integrated Power Module (IPM). The horn switch is a membrane switch located in the airbag trim cover. The horns are located forward of the left front wheel behind the bumper fascia.

The horn relay plugs into the Integrated Power Module (IPM) which is located in the engine compartment. For circuit information and component locations, refer to the appropriate wiring information. The wiring information includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector repair procedures, details of wire harness routing and retention, connector pin-out information and location views for the various wire harness connectors, splices and grounds.

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.

HORN SWITCH
The horn switch is molded into the airbag trim cover. The horn switch can not be serviced separately. For service procedures, refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS.