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• Re: Horns, improvements
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 21 Aug 2013 16:17:12 -0700
  ...Then 85 is wired to the horn button wire and the >> horn button grounds 85 when pressed. So the button ground is the real...
• Re: horn
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Wed, 25 Mar 2020 10:33:21 -0700
  Then you want a horn out of a 1970s Chevy Blazer. It will rattle your fillings... -MB On Wed, Mar 25, 2020 at 10...
• Re: Wanted: Suggestions for Replacement Horn
  Historical mailing list - Carter
  Tue, 14 Jul 1998 18:11:06 -0700
  I'm a guy who likes an attention getting horn. I VERY seldom use one but when I do, I want it to be...
• Re: Part number for horn ring
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 18:43:46 -0500
  Jim, Attached is a .pdf showing the horn ring. Mike Jim Felder wrote: > What's the part number for the brass horn ring that...
• Horn/Rearlights
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 May 1996 19:59:47 -0700
  ...The fuse is good, but the horn itself is not. The lights are good, but they don't shine...like there is some weird...
• Re: Super Horns
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:03:45 -0500
  ...But is it really necessary for getting more power to devices like the horn? (I would expect the horn to work fine with the...
• Re: Vanagon Wimpy Horn Solved
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 22:00:29 -0500
  Sam - I've been a fan of using horns to attract the attention of good-looking women since I was a teen! Earlier, in...
• Re: speaking of horns...
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:57:50 -0500
  That ship horn oriented as such is prefect for tailgaters. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
• Re: Super Horns
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:57:27 -0500
  ...The stock horn wiring is too wimpy for such draw. 118 decibels sucks a lot of current. http://youtu.be/-gDRBVMQ9as Chris. Wysłane z...
• in search of an idiot's guide to rewiring my horn
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
  Wed, 14 Jul 1999 18:05:23 EDT
  my horn is dead. the fuse is fine the connections on the steering wheel seem fine. i wired in a new horn and it...
• Re: Horn problem
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 13 Jul 2015 11:32:17 -1000
  what is the condition of the Horn Contact Ring on the underside of the steering wheel ? those are usually torn up after these many...
• Re: Crazy Horn
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
  Tue, 8 Jan 2008 17:14:02 -0800
  Twice now, and I've only been a Westy owner for a couple of months, the horn has sounded as I turned the ignition...
• Horn relay
  Historical mailing list - jaime forero
  Fri, 23 Jun 2006 18:00:24 -0500
  Can someone please tell me where the horn relay is located on a 1991 vanagon?? Thanks Jaime
• Re: Horn problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Mon, 13 Jul 2015 10:39:04 -0400
  ...Horn rim off steering wheel,nut off, keys are free so not to ground out the horn. Turned ignition on moved loose steering wheel...
• Help with horn wiring question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:40:37 -0400
  On the stock horn I’m told by sighted help the wire colors are orange or red and yellow with black stripe. Can someone...
• '83 air cooled - horn button problem
  Historical mailing list - Marc
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 13:00:17 -0500
  Looks like I have the dreaded worn horn contact rings in my steering wheel. My horn only works when I'm turning. I popped...
• Re: � � � Anyone upgraded the horn?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 20:13:44 -0800
  I installed a single audi horn plus a single "Megha" horn (brought back from India, used on the Ambassador). The combo is relayed (stock...
• Re: the trick on the horn contact ring ?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 3 Apr 2011 20:17:20 -0400
  ...Edward At 07:51 PM 4/3/2011, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >Hi Edward, >the horn pad just pulls off.....it's hard ..but...
• Re: troubles in maine
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:13:52 -0400
  At 01:40 PM 6/28/2009, pepperd wrote: >horn is not working. checked fuses, and found all to be >intact. is there a...
• Horn stuck once and quit beeped again today
  Historical mailing list - Glen Moon
  Fri, 19 Feb 2016 09:09:49 -0500
  What do I check first? Horn it self? Relay? Any clues? Glen
• Horn
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Sun, 5 Nov 2006 13:00:41 -0800
  Have no clue of how to choose between hella double and triple horns... Want something friendly and cool sounding...
• Re: Horn problem
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 13 Jul 2015 09:19:19 -0700
  ...When I tighten down the steering wheel nut the horn will blow, back off the nut and all,is well. The brass horn ring...
• Re: Upper steering column grease recommendation and what else to do while replacing ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 13 Dec 2012 12:38:58 -0800
  ...That spot is really hard to get at for maintenance. > > Horn Ring - last time I replace the horn ring on my '88 GL, the...
• Re: Horns
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Thu, 15 Aug 2013 09:44:03 -0400
  I used to have a '59 Ford F-100 that had an air horn on it. I would so love to have that installed...
• Re: new horns saved my ass today
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Sun, 18 Mar 2001 21:42:50 EST
  My horn is odd. It doesn't have the classic "Road Runner" horn like my Jetta does, it has a low volume, deep blow...
• Horns
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 14 Aug 2013 20:54:19 -0700
  If you're not running a stock eep-eep horn, what ARE you running? I'm thinking about upgrading. Jim
• speaking of horns...
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:04:03 -0500
  The horn on my van sounds really asthmatic. Any recommendations for a good replacement? Allan -- 1991 Vanagon GL
• Re: Adding Horns. B+ (30) To Power Horns OK?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 22 Apr 2011 13:34:45 -0400
  ...install switch to allow use of stock or added (2) louder horns >> via 2 relays. >> >> Stock horn switch (ground) --> SPDT *switch to control negative...
• new horns saved my ass today
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony (NBC,KNBC)
  Sun, 18 Mar 2001 18:04:49 -0500
  I just posted the installation of some 1995 Audi 5000 horns on my 85' Westy. Well today driving into NBC, a full size sedan...
• dead spot on steering wheel contact (horn only works in turn) - 80 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Eric Clarke
  Thu, 12 May 2005 11:24:37 -0600
  Anyone have to address / fix this? The horn only works when wheel not pointing straight ahead. I expect its the brush / contact plate in...
• Re: Horn and wipers not working
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 2 May 2008 06:49:22 -0700
  ...Wipers have 2 fuses just for them and the horn is on it's own. Mark Christopher Gronski wrote: > Volks, > > My horn and wipers...
• Re: Now horn ring was manual thermostat / heater flap control?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 18 Nov 2004 08:15:31 -0800
  ...Mike On 11/17/04 9:32 AM, "Jim Felder" <felder@KNOLOGY.NET> wrote: >> >> >> Now on to fixing the horn which honks when I...
• Re: HORN
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 28 Jul 95 08:13:36 CDT
  ...Put a relay in place of current horn, mount air horn where >convienent. >Wire air horn compressor direct from battery via the relay. Voila...
• Re: horn
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 25 Mar 2020 18:12:32 +0100
  ...So whatever horn I get, I need to try it out before buying. Train horns are great! Raimund Am 25.03.2020 um 18...
• (no subject)
  Historical mailing list - wkendall
  Wed, 7 Dec 2005 09:59:44 -0800
  ...I've never even tried to find what causes it - maybe the horn relay? Anyway, with old age it seems to do it less...
• Re: Super Horns
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:57:00 -0500
  Chris, how about you do a horn sound off for us at the Mellow Mushroom next week? Geo/ATL
• Re: speaking of horns...
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:15:04 -0500
  The horn from a VW Fox will wake the dead. Should be a rather cheap and easy swap.
• Re: Horn Replacement
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Thu, 23 May 2002 06:40:37 -0700
  >Can anyone recommend any particular brand or style of replacement horn? You >can't actually hear one until you install it, and I'd...
• Re: Crazy Horn
  Historical mailing list - Blake Bilstad
  Wed, 9 Jan 2008 12:04:40 -0800
  ...Crazy Horn> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Twice now, and I've only been a Westy owner for a couple of months, the horn...
• Re: Steering wheels
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Thu, 22 Dec 2016 15:15:20 -0500
  Hi folks, Black horn button for sale anyone?? 85 tin top is in need of one! :( Thanks, T. On Mon, Dec 19, 2016 at...
• Horn contact ring on steering wheel - where can I get a replacement
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 3 Jul 2007 18:15:01 -0400
  Hi, The horn on my 87 began to act up intermittently today, so I pulled the steering wheel and found the brass horn contact...
• Re: question on where to install alarm horn on 1990 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:38:29 -0700
  ...question on where to install alarm horn on 1990 Vanagon > Hi, > I brought my 1990 Vanagon in to the shop today to have an...
• Re: Horn and contacts
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Thu, 15 Dec 2005 08:00:13 -0800
  ...Remove the horn pad assembly. NOTE : there are two ways to do this. You don't want to remove the horn pad itself (which...
• Re: Horn problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Mon, 13 Jul 2015 15:41:56 -0400
  Marc, The horn would work even with the top padded section which includes the spring section if I am understanding your suggestion, removed and...
• Re: horn ring
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:56:29 -0400
  So I've been trouble shooting my non functioning horn. I have 12 volts at the fuse and the horn with the key in...
• Re: horn ring
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Sat, 22 Aug 2020 17:19:44 -0400
  ...24mm nut. > > > We have the new horn rings if you need one. > > > > https://www.vanagain.com/shop/horn-contact-ring-for-back-of-steering...
• Re: Crazy Horn
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Tue, 8 Jan 2008 19:35:25 -0500
  ...It is likely your horn ring. Take your steering wheel off and have a look at the ring and the brush. Pascal '84 Westy
• Re: Horn installation
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 30 Apr 2020 11:44:45 -0700
  ...instruction found on Samba uses the original pos (+) of the old horn for > both - horn and relay. > https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic...
• Re: Van Steering Wheels
  Historical mailing list - t obrien
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 19:08:43 GMT
  ...Any traps involved in getting the horn wiring to work in my 84 with that GTI wheel? I am going to run the horn...
• horn ring
  Historical mailing list - William
  Fri, 14 Sep 2018 09:09:15 -0600
  My horn ring on my 84 vanagon causes many embarrassing toots when driving around. I ordered two replacement horn rings (can't remember which...
• Re: Rogue Horn
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 12:20:21 -0600
  My horn honks when I flick the bright lights on. I explored repairing it but now I just wave my hand when it honks...
• Re: Horns, improvements
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 20 Aug 2013 19:12:41 -0700
  ...So if I had 2 Vanagon horns, would it be possible to have that classic "meep" in major thirds? Or will tuning the horns...
• greasing horn contact ring/steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - Marc
  Thu, 27 Mar 2003 17:52:24 -0500
  This weekend I plan to replace the horn contact ring on the under-side of my steering wheel. I was just wondering if (and...
• Re: HORNS!!
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 23:05:00 -0500
  Dear Woody, You could convert your stcok single horn to VW's optional dual horn (this setup uses a relay). This was not generally...
• Re: Dual horn wiring
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Tue, 17 Apr 2007 05:46:22 -0500
  ...Mon, 16 Apr 2007 11:32:08 -0700 > > Anyone have a diagram for wiring dual horns with two terminals each > horn? Mike Collum posted...
• Re: Horn contact ring on steering wheel - where can I get a replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 3 Jul 2007 17:40:29 -0700
  ...http://gowesty.com/ec_search_results.php?search_phrase=horn&x=0&y=0 On 7/3/07, Richard Golen <rgolen@umassd.edu> wrote...
• Re: steering wheel scraping
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 10:50:43 -0800
  ...On 1/30/07, Arlene K Sondergaard <asonder@usgs.gov> wrote: > my horn was honking on its own so i bought the horn ring...
• Re: Horns, improvements
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 21 Aug 2013 18:40:24 -0700
  That is a good question but for the simple horn relay I don't use a socket and I don't screw the relay...
• Re: HELP...Horn/Blinker/Headlight problem
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Salicos
  Sat, 25 Dec 2004 11:59:29 -0800
  ...HELP...Horn/Blinker/Headlight problem >I was about to leave the x-mas eve family gathering last night and had NO > headlights. Improvised by...
• HELP...Horn/Blinker/Headlight problem
  Historical mailing list - John Wallace
  Sat, 25 Dec 2004 14:33:47 -0500
  ...The previous few days the horn would beep when I turned the steering wheel and the blinker was on. Any help would be appreciated...