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Old 07-15-2021, 04:47 PM
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OP..so Fuse #9 is listed in that diagram.


You say you hear a click though? This is the thing labeled 'relay' inside the junction box in the diagram. Good news as this means all the circuitry is probably working.


There is either w wiring short or a short has failed internally causing it to draw too much current


1. Find each horn
2. Remove both wires from each horn
3. Replace F9 with good fuse
4. Try horn.
4a if fuse blows, it is a wiring issue
5. If fuse doesnt blow, attach ONE horn. Try again. If it blows, THAT horn is bad
6. If it doesnt blow, attach second horn. It should blow, that is the bad horn


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This is super helpful!! Thank you so much. I just ordered new fuses and back is feeling slightly better so will try it tomorrow and report back. Appreciate the clear insurrections!!


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Old 07-16-2021, 06:02 PM
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Old 07-18-2021, 11:10 AM
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Haha I was clearly typing way too fast.

Okay so my back is finally feeling a it better. I tried to follow the instructions only realize that I can’t figure out where the horn is located in these cars. I know it’s behind the bumper somewhere but is there an easy way to access it ? Couldn’t find any DIYs or anything online.

That being said, I did replace the fuses... I first tried a 15 amp one and it blew instantly. Then I tried a 20 amp one and it didn’t blow - I did start hearing the horn sound very faintly for 1 second everytime I’d press the horn. Based on this I’m assuming the horns are bad ?

Either way, if someone can help me with finding the horns I can try to disconnect them and try the instructions that were posted.


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Old 07-18-2021, 06:25 PM
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Faint suggests a short to ground sucking power and just some power getting to the horn.
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Old 07-19-2021, 11:26 PM
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Its behind the left and right wheel well liners directly in front of the wheels
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Old 07-19-2021, 11:28 PM
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its not going to be BOTH horns, IME. Odds of both failing at once are zero, basically.
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It's entirely possible you have a bad horn. It just takes one to pull down the power for both.
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