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Horn: Testing and Inspection

Horn and Cigarette Lighter

1. HORN SWITCH
Ensure that horn switch is free from the following detects:
1. Burned or shorted contacts
2. Broken or weak spring
3. Damaged harness
4. Worn or corroded mating surface of horn plate

2. HORN RELAY







Check continuity between terminals as indicated in table, when connecting the battery to terminals No.1 and No.2.

3. HORN




Make sure that horn sounds when battery voltage is applied between connector terminal and horn body.

4. CIGARETTE LIGHTER
1. Remove plug. Then, check element's contact for wear, and element for accumulation of ashes, foreign particles, etc.
2. Check element for discontinuity.
3. Remove socket and clean element. Then, check for wear or foreign particles on element's contact and mating surface.
4. Ensure that cigarette lighter returns within 20 seconds after it is turned to ON.