Horns
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| − | == | + | ==Choosing a horn== |
| + | Details on how to choose a horn for a hot rod or street rod. | ||
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| + | ==Aftermarket suppliers== | ||
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| + | ==Recommended salvage horns== | ||
| + | *Late model Chevrolet truck. | ||
| + | * '86-'92 Caddy horns have a big car sound | ||
| + | * '66-'69 Lincoln | ||
| + | * '90-2002 Safari van have two small flat type horns (have to pull the grille though) | ||
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| + | ==Troubleshooting horns== | ||
Most automobile horns are electric. They generally use full battery current and require a few basic things: | Most automobile horns are electric. They generally use full battery current and require a few basic things: | ||
*a ground | *a ground | ||
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Newer vehicles often have the relay located under the dash adjacent to the fuse box or in that general area. These relays will click loud enough when the horn is pressed that they can be heard. This will help to locate it as well as give an indication that current is at least reaching the relay- although the current may not be passing through it. | Newer vehicles often have the relay located under the dash adjacent to the fuse box or in that general area. These relays will click loud enough when the horn is pressed that they can be heard. This will help to locate it as well as give an indication that current is at least reaching the relay- although the current may not be passing through it. | ||
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