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Subject:Re: Horns
From:JRodgers
Date:Thu, 15 Aug 2013 09:09:28 -0500

Uh, Mark, I'm kinda dense on this. Could you detail this a bit more -
and maybe source a high quality relay?

Thanks,

John

On 8/15/2013 8:58 AM, mark drillock wrote:
> This is an area where an added relay can make a big difference. Simply
> installing a relay down by the stock horn can result in a much louder
> and more reliable honk. No new wires need to be run. Dead simple.
>
> That is right, the stock horn can be made much better with a $4 relay.
> The stock wiring path for the horn is very long and relies on the
> steering wheel horn contact ring to carry the horn current on the ground
> leg. This makes the horn less reliable and reduces the loudness.
>
> Use the horn button ground leg wire to trigger the relay you mount down
> by the horn instead of having it ground the horn itself like stock. No
> new wires need to be run between the horn area and the dash area.
>
> Mark
>