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Subject:Re: new horns saved my ass today
From:Larry Alofs
Date:Sun, 18 Mar 2001 21:07:58 -0600

"Paul M. Hillbish" wrote:

> My horn is odd. It doesn't have the classic "Road Runner" horn like my Jetta
> does, it has a low volume, deep blow. Almost like a fart. But, it is very
> moody. It only seems to work in cold weather, or the rain. I thought about
> replacing the relay, or the whole horn assembly a while ago, and was looking
> in manuals about how to do it. (Thinking that it was just broken) But then a
> few days ago, I tried it, and it worked. I think it's possessed. Any ideas as
> to what may cause it? It never really works when I want it to.
>
> --Paul--

You might have some bad spots in the slip ring under the steering wheel.  Try
blowing the horn continuously while turning the wheel all the way around.

Larry A.