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