FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Horn: Testing and Inspection

1. Disconnect wire connector at each horn.

Horn Connector Pin Call Out:




2. Using a voltmeter, connect one lead to body ground and the other lead to the horn relay output pin of the horn connector.
The right horn is grounded on the front outboard side of the right frame rail. The left horn is grounded on the left front fender apron.
3. When the horn switch is depressed, battery voltage should be present. Repeat for the other horn.
4. If no voltage, repair as necessary. If battery voltage is present, go to next step.
5. Using an ohmmeter, test the negative terminal of the connector for continuity to ground. Repeat for the other horn.
6. If no ground, repair as necessary.
7. If wires test OK and horn(s) does not sound, replace horn(s).

SYSTEM TEST

CAUTION: Continuous sounding of horns will cause horn to fail.

Horn System Test (Part 1 Of 2):




Horn System Test (Part 2 Of 2):




Check fuse 18 in the Junction Block and fuse L in the Power Distribution Center. Refer to Horn System Test table.