Crappy horn...
February-3rd-2003, 10:09 AM
#32
Hu Flung Pu
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Originally posted by dynamho
LOS-323,
I'm asking this because you're an electrical engineer. You're running two horns each drawing about 4 amps for a total of about 8 amps, right? The factory wiring seems to be a thin 18-gauge. In your experience, is this safe? Won't it overheat the wiring?
LOS-323,
I'm asking this because you're an electrical engineer. You're running two horns each drawing about 4 amps for a total of about 8 amps, right? The factory wiring seems to be a thin 18-gauge. In your experience, is this safe? Won't it overheat the wiring?
Also, like The Man said, if there is a 15amp fuse there, it means the wiring is designed to take much more than that.
Last edited by LOS-323; February-3rd-2003 at 10:12 AM.
February-4th-2003, 01:11 AM
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sorry to possibly hijack here but my 02P5 horn is dying on me @ 4K miles....anyone else have that issue? I'll bring it to dealer and have them go stock.....for now.....
Though the Dixie horn from the General Lee is a possibilty....
FWIW I don't believe the horn issue is in regards to a charging issue as in having heat, wipers, headlights all at once...I don't see them dimming.....being in Boston I use the horn alot
Though the Dixie horn from the General Lee is a possibilty....
FWIW I don't believe the horn issue is in regards to a charging issue as in having heat, wipers, headlights all at once...I don't see them dimming.....being in Boston I use the horn alot
February-4th-2003, 09:45 AM
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I'm sorry that your horn is starting to go. Not to discount the wisdom of TheMan and LOS-323, but please let us know if the problem is the wiring or the horn.
Yep, Boston sure demands a lot of hornwork. I believe the city is notorious for aggressive driving all around.
Yep, Boston sure demands a lot of hornwork. I believe the city is notorious for aggressive driving all around.
February-5th-2003, 12:34 AM
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I would like to replace my OEM horn. What kind of horn is the easiest to replace the OEM with? Does FIAMM that replaces the OEM? I see several people have FIAMM horns, which model do you have?
February-5th-2003, 10:49 AM
#39
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Originally posted by NegatiZE
I replaced my horn with a horn from Pep Boys. About $25. Much deeper sounding, like an American car.
It was actually a dual horn kit, but I only installed one horn. Works pretty well.
I replaced my horn with a horn from Pep Boys. About $25. Much deeper sounding, like an American car.
It was actually a dual horn kit, but I only installed one horn. Works pretty well.
I thought of installing just one... but the sound of both complement each other. It sounds fuller. If you have the time, and the space, I would definitely suggest you install the other one as well. It really sounds better.
February-10th-2003, 05:05 PM
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I installed a second horn last weekend. BIG difference.
Installed it next to the fluid bottle near where aftermarket intake filters are situated. There are several 6mm holes here.
Since I couldn't make it face the front there, the disc horn was installed facing down to reflect the soundwaves off the road for a reverb effect.
I tried it face up, but the insulation material on the hood absorbed some of sound.
It's so LOUD it hurts! It sounds exactly like a Mercedes Benz now.
Installed it next to the fluid bottle near where aftermarket intake filters are situated. There are several 6mm holes here.
Since I couldn't make it face the front there, the disc horn was installed facing down to reflect the soundwaves off the road for a reverb effect.
I tried it face up, but the insulation material on the hood absorbed some of sound.
It's so LOUD it hurts! It sounds exactly like a Mercedes Benz now.
February-10th-2003, 06:17 PM
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Originally posted by dynamho
I installed a second horn last weekend. BIG difference.
Installed it next to the fluid bottle near where aftermarket intake filters are situated. There are several 6mm holes here.
Since I couldn't make it face the front there, the disc horn was installed facing down to reflect the soundwaves off the road for a reverb effect.
I tried it face up, but the insulation material on the hood absorbed some of sound.
It's so LOUD it hurts! It sounds exactly like a Mercedes Benz now.
I installed a second horn last weekend. BIG difference.
Installed it next to the fluid bottle near where aftermarket intake filters are situated. There are several 6mm holes here.
Since I couldn't make it face the front there, the disc horn was installed facing down to reflect the soundwaves off the road for a reverb effect.
I tried it face up, but the insulation material on the hood absorbed some of sound.
It's so LOUD it hurts! It sounds exactly like a Mercedes Benz now.
February-10th-2003, 06:22 PM
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I replaced the OEM with an aftermarket disc horn, so it fires forward from the grill. I stuck the OEM horn facing downwards by the fluid bottle inside the engine bay.
The aftermarket horn is called Blazer (got a lo-tone because the OEM is hi-tone), but it's manufactured by FIAMM. I got it at AutoZone for about 15 bux.
The aftermarket horn is called Blazer (got a lo-tone because the OEM is hi-tone), but it's manufactured by FIAMM. I got it at AutoZone for about 15 bux.
February-10th-2003, 10:35 PM
#43
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Originally posted by dynamho
I replaced the OEM with an aftermarket disc horn, so it fires forward from the grill. I stuck the OEM horn facing downwards by the fluid bottle inside the engine bay.
The aftermarket horn is called Blazer (got a lo-tone because the OEM is hi-tone), but it's manufactured by FIAMM. I got it at AutoZone for about 15 bux.
I replaced the OEM with an aftermarket disc horn, so it fires forward from the grill. I stuck the OEM horn facing downwards by the fluid bottle inside the engine bay.
The aftermarket horn is called Blazer (got a lo-tone because the OEM is hi-tone), but it's manufactured by FIAMM. I got it at AutoZone for about 15 bux.
Anyone know a site that has horn sound samples?
February-11th-2003, 10:01 AM
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If you've removed the front grill before, then it's a really easy install.
If you haven't removed the front grill before, then just let me know and I can show you how to remove it or you can try a search here.
The easiest way would be to keep the OEM horn where it is, then using a T-tap (looks like a plastic clip. they're usually blue), tap into the wire connected to the OEM horn. Run this wire to the new aftermarket horn. I will take a photo if you need help.
If you want to hear sound samples, try:
http://www.fiammamerica.com/ProductS...bCategoryID=27 (Choose a product from the dropdown on the right side. Some items will have sound samples)
http://www.wolo-mfg.com
See my post earlier in this thread about the three major types of car horns. It will give you an idea about the kind of sounds each one makes.
If you haven't removed the front grill before, then just let me know and I can show you how to remove it or you can try a search here.
The easiest way would be to keep the OEM horn where it is, then using a T-tap (looks like a plastic clip. they're usually blue), tap into the wire connected to the OEM horn. Run this wire to the new aftermarket horn. I will take a photo if you need help.
If you want to hear sound samples, try:
http://www.fiammamerica.com/ProductS...bCategoryID=27 (Choose a product from the dropdown on the right side. Some items will have sound samples)
http://www.wolo-mfg.com
See my post earlier in this thread about the three major types of car horns. It will give you an idea about the kind of sounds each one makes.
Last edited by dynamho; February-11th-2003 at 10:05 AM.
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