12-08-2009, 10:48 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Orlando, FL
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my horn works in reverse!!
Recently, I bought the 2nd hand '01 Boxster S. After finalizing all the deal, I enjoyed the car very much. Then, I realized something very strange.
When the key is out of ignition switch, horn works. If I put it into ignition switch and car starts, horn doesn't work?!! Very dangerous!!
It should work in reverse, right? Horn should work in driving!! Does anyone know or have good guess on what happened? Thanks for your help in advance~! Happy boxstering!
John,
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12-08-2009, 11:29 AM
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Location: New Paltz, NY 12561
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Does your horn go, PeeeeeB??? Sorry, couldn't help myself...  I apologize for being of no assistance.
AKL
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12-09-2009, 12:09 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Surf City, NC
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Just use your middle finger and get one of those bumper stickers that says "Horn broken, watch for finger." 
Sorry not to be any help either.
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04 Boxster S - Basalt/Savanna, 6sp, Carrera lites, hardtop
70 914-6 - Black over tan, original/stock
PCA since 1970
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12-09-2009, 12:11 PM
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Location: Surf City, NC
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On a serious note, search ignition switch. It is known to cause a host of problems and is not difficult to replace.
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Mike
04 Boxster S - Basalt/Savanna, 6sp, Carrera lites, hardtop
70 914-6 - Black over tan, original/stock
PCA since 1970
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12-10-2009, 04:02 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Madison, Georgia
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I just replaced my ignition switch, I still have a crick in my neck. it is not difficult mechanically, it would just be a lot easier if you were a foot and a half tall.
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10-06-2010, 06:06 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Dallas
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Originally Posted by jhbaik
Recently, I bought the 2nd hand '01 Boxster S. After finalizing all the deal, I enjoyed the car very much. Then, I realized something very strange.
When the key is out of ignition switch, horn works. If I put it into ignition switch and car starts, horn doesn't work?!! Very dangerous!!
It should work in reverse, right? Horn should work in driving!! Does anyone know or have good guess on what happened? Thanks for your help in advance~! Happy boxstering!
John,
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Replace the ignition switch, will solve your problem. 
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10-06-2010, 07:02 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: atl
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i also replaced my ignition switch awhile back because the key was getting "sticky". not too difficult, but hard to get to. you have to lye upside down and have a small flat head to get to it. good luck.
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