Spiral Cable

HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY (VEHICLES NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)




a. Do a diagnostic system check. *
b. Do a visual check which includes the following item with the horn button assembly (with airbag) installed in the vehicle. Check cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the horn button assembly top surface and in the grooved portion.

HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS NOT DEPLOYED)




a. Do a diagnostic system check. *
b. Do a visual check which includes the following items with the horn button assembly (with airbag) removed from the vehicle.
- Check cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the horn button assembly top surface and in the grooved portion.
- Check cuts and cracks in wire harness, and chipping in connectors.
- Check the deformation on the steering wheel.




- Check the deformation on the horn button contact plate of the horn button assembly.

HINT:
- If the horn button contact plate of the horn button assembly is deformed, never repair it. Always replace the horn button assembly with a new one.




- There should be no interference between the horn button assembly and steering wheel, and the clearance should be uniform all the way around when the new horn button assembly is installed on the steering wheel.

CAUTION: For removal and installation of the horn button assembly, and be sure to follow the correct procedure.

HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED)
a. Do a diagnostic system check. *
b. Do a visual check which includes the following item with the horn button assembly (with airbag) removed from the vehicle.
Check the damage on the spiral cable connector and wire harness.

HINT: There should be no interference between the horn button assembly and steering wheel, and the clearance should be uniform all the way around when the new horn button assembly is installed on the steering wheel.

* Refer to SRS Warning Light Check, and How to Display and Read Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

Displaying & Reading Trouble Codes
Component Tests and General Diagnostics