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Horns Sound Continuously







POSSIBLE CAUSES
- Horns circuit short to battery
- Horns switch circuit short to battery
- Relay control module
- Clockspring

Diagnostic Test

1. TEST THE HORNS CIRCUIT

Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Relay Control Module connector "E".

NOTE: Check connector - Clean/repair as necessary. Turn the ignition on.

Q: Did the Horns sound?

YES: Repair the Horns circuit for a short to voltage. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test
NO: Go to 2




2. MEASURE HORNS SWITCH CIRCUIT VOLTAGE

WARNING:
- TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
- DO NOT PLACE AN INTACT UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG FACE DOWN ON A HARD SURFACE, THE AIRBAG WILL PROPEL INTO THE AIR IF ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOYED, AND COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY.


Remove the Driver Airbag.

NOTE: Check connector - Clean/repair as necessary. Disconnect the Relay Control Module harness connector "D".

WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION ON, THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.

Measure the voltage of the Horns Switch circuit between the Horns Switch connector terminals.

Q: Is voltage present?

YES: Repair the Horns Switch circuit for a short to voltage. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test
NO: Replace the Relay Control Module. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test