[Quarterdeck]

I was installing my top gun undertail and I blew the brake, signal, horn fuse. No big problem. I just replaced the fuse and finished the job. All the brake lights and turn signals work but the horn does not work, or should I say, only works a little meaning I get just a little horn and than nothing for about 15 min and than just a little noise from the horn again.

I assume it’s a ground problem but I could be very wrong.

Anyone got any ideas:O

 

[1eviltwin]

dont thank u will miss it much u can hear it over the sound of the v-twin rumble:coocoo :coocoo

 

[EhmJay]

Didya check the horn connectors with a volt meter yet?

 

[synapse79]

last time i had my radiator off i didnt put the horn back on..

 

[Quarterdeck]

dont thank u will miss it much u can hear it over the sound of the v-twin rumble:coocoo :coocoo

I need it to work so I can get it inspected:banghead :rant

 

[Quarterdeck]

Didya check the horn connectors with a volt meter yet?

No not yet, I will check it out more after work today:yes

 

[mknnoyz]

Also try tapping it. Mine did the same thing then i hit it with a hammer (lightly) and it started to come back to life. Good Luck.

 

[tv1000s]

just buy a horn at pepboys or some auto parts store

 

[Essex_Andy]

make sure its an insulated horn

If it isnt then it wont work and just blow fuses...see the help thread in the UK forum.

http://www.tlzone.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=42764

 

[Quarterdeck]

:hail Thanks guys:thumbupgood info:yes

 

[Kingfraser]

Goodnight. My horn only makes a soft short beep and all the lights go slightly dim , while i press the horn button. I suspect its a bad ground, but i dont know where to start looking? Sometimes while riding it works good for jus a little while them back to short soft beep.

 

[Six5]

......My horn only makes a soft short beep and all the lights go slightly dim , while i press the horn button. I suspect its a bad ground, ....Sometimes while riding it works good for jus a little while them back to short soft beep.

Two things are likely occurring.

1) The horn is a cheap electromagnetic variety, and it is 20 years old, and corroded.
Replace it with an improved version, preferably powered through a relay.

2) In the OEM electrical system configuration, ALL TLs have a "bad ground."
There is one wire that ties the ground network in the loom to the chassis and ultimately the negative battery terminal. It's a 14 gauge wire with a single spade lug in it. That spade lug becomes corroded along with the ring terminal that bolts to the engine case just above the front sprocket. Both of those points can cause high resistance and voltage drops. Thus, the lights and other system components get less voltage than they need. The fix is to clean up the ring terminal and remove the spade lug entirely. Then solder the remaining two wires together. Your TL's electrical system will thank you.

 

[Kingfraser]

I would check that out and let you know