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02-06-2011, 11:54 AM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: May 2011
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Can anyone direct me to info replacing horn switch ford au. I can't get search to work..
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02-06-2011, 12:43 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Newcastle
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The horn and airbag is a complete unit. I replaced it myself, but needed a special tool. It is a security / airbag type allen key with a 5 or 6 point head (the non standard number!) which also has an indent / hole in it. There are 2 screws/bolts on either side of the steering column with covers / caps over them.
I bought a second hand complete unit (airbag / horn / centre) from my local Ford wrecker. Cost $50 18mths ago. A mechanic will know how to do it, should take 15minutes. 5 minutes is the safety precaution of disconnecting battery. Apply brakes to remove any electrical energy stored. If you do it yourself, just be careful with the cruise control and airbag/horn wires. Airbags are an explosive device! Reason for replacement was horn coming on randomly. Did it a couple of times. Cause: Due to my AU being parked on the street the heat build up in the car eventually deteriorates the foam insulation between the contact points of the horn button.
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02-06-2011, 01:02 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: May 2011
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Cheers that is great advice .i am pretty sure it is the switch that is faulty .why does the horn have 2 terminals?
I think I tried to run a wire straight from battery to horn but didn't work. I did use multimeter and had no volts at horn. The Fuse is ok. |
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02-06-2011, 06:41 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Salamander Bay
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the horn switch drives a relay the fault could be there there is no power at the horn till the relay switches +12V to it the horn switch actually goes to the BCM first so the way it goes is switch - BCM - relay - horn
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02-06-2011, 07:09 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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if you have an au this is the best place to get advice http://www.fordforums.com.au/forumdisplay.php?f=241
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au horn switch
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