Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Troubleshooting Hints

HORN RELAY
1. All junction block relays are interchangeable.
2. Substitute another relay from either junction block to see if the problem is fixed.
3. Repair/replace as needed.
4. Check coil resistance. Resistance should be 3 ohms +/- 1 ohm.


COLUMN SLIP RING
1. Check resistance through entire ring by measuring voltage at horn switch and rotating steering wheel.
2. Check for OPENS/SHORTS.
3. Repair as needed.


HORN SWITCH (CONTACT PLATES)
1. Check resistance through switch from the horn relay coil cavity in the underhood junction block. The switch resistance should be less than 1 ohm when the horn pad is depressed and open when the horn pad is not depressed.
2. Check for OPENS/SHORTS.
3. Repair as needed.


HORN
1. Check resistance through the horn. Horn resistance should be two to four ohms.
2. Check for OPENS/SHORTS.
3. Repair as needed.