Honks when I brake...

[Peer]

Well, here's something crazy weird -- once in a while when I brake, the horn goes off. Although it's an intermittent problem (can be gone for days) it's quite annoying when it happens, (was even followed by a cop who thought I was honking at him). Anyone knows what this might be, and how to fix it? Btw, is there a fuse for the horn that I can pull until it's fixed, if so, where is it? Mine is a '98 Box.

Any help appreciated,

-- peer

[Bob O]

If I rememer correctly, there was an issue with the horn springs (?) getting weak over time (usage) and causing your problem. Search the archives and I'm pretty sure you'll find an answer. (I did a quick search using "horn problems" (ok, i know) and got six or seven threads directly related to your issue. Sounds like it might be the bushings in the horn mechanism. )

Bob

[racer_d]

Yes it can be fixed. In fact, there is at least one other active thread with the same issue. I am sure someone will chime in with specifics. Short of that, try the search feature! Enjoy!

[boxster7614]

I once ran a wire from my friends brake light to his horn on his old GMC truck...so that every time he steped on the brakes his horn would honk.

[rick3000]

Try doing a search here and on RennTech. I have heard of this happening before, I think it was caused by the wire in the steering wheel coming loose over time. It isn't to hard of a DIY.

[dcporsche99]

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=1728

I thought this was the same thread, but I guess not.

You can thank Toolpants for this link as I have saved it in my favorites file!

Hope this helps!

[Lil bastard]

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