HORN NOT WORKING

flightdoc · 12-21-2010, 12:19 PM

Hi gang,

After returning home from Iraq I finally got to ride my bike....LOVED IT. Unfortunately, the horn won't work. Can you all give me a "repair route" to follow?

thanks

vin

AlabamaNomadRider · 12-21-2010, 01:03 PM

I guess I would start with wiring going to the horn to make sure it is getting power. Horn might need to be taken apart and cleaned.

dougster · 12-21-2010, 01:50 PM

Check the fuse. Also, if you have a stebel, check the inline fuse.

trosco · 12-21-2010, 02:57 PM

After you check the fuse first and if they aren't blown, if you don't have a multi meter to check for power at horn you can take your horn off and plug it up to the wires on your car as the wiring conections are almost univeral. If the horn wont work in car then advance auto (and a number other auto parts places) offer a aftermarket OEM replacement that matches our horn for about $12. It mounts the same except you need the rubber from stock horn and couple washers and sometimes they have them in chrome but they always have black. They are called "Blazzers" and they come in 118, 125 and 132 DB and all draw less than 10 amps. Our stocker is 112 db so they are all as loud or louder than stock.

**MAS Tequila** · 12-21-2010, 05:24 PM

Use your finger.

MT

Loafer · 12-21-2010, 05:25 PM

Spray it with WD-40 and work the button. It's probably just stuck from being in storage.

**ringadingh** · 12-21-2010, 06:08 PM

I figure its just dirty contacts at the switch or at the horn terminals. Check to make sure everything is clean and if your getting power it should work. If no power start by checking the fuse.

cactusjack · 12-22-2010, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by trosco

After you check the fuse first and if they aren't blown, if you don't have a multi meter to check for power at horn you can take your horn off and plug it up to the wires on your car as the wiring conections are almost univeral. If the horn wont work in car then advance auto (and a number other auto parts places) offer a aftermarket OEM replacement that matches our horn for about $12. It mounts the same except you need the rubber from stock horn and couple washers and sometimes they have them in chrome but they always have black. They are called "Blazzers" and they come in 118, 125 and 132 DB and all draw less than 10 amps. Our stocker is 112 db so they are all as loud or louder than stock.

With all due respect, Ross - he might have a better result if searching for "Blazers", rather than "Blazzers".

joe3407nomad · 12-22-2010, 06:27 PM

Welcome Home, brother, glad the horn is your main problem!

cbutteris · 12-22-2010, 09:07 PM

I have been through 2 of the OEM horns and figured I would try an aftermarket come spring. Good tips on the cleaning and the Blazers though - will check those options first.

Thanks.

trosco · 12-23-2010, 02:59 PM

cj when did being able to speel become a requirement for an answer??? If that is the rule then I will never be a bull to post again.

cactusjack · 12-23-2010, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by trosco

cj when did being able to speel become a requirement for an answer??? If that is the rule then I will never be a bull to post again.

I wuz the beast speler in forth grayd.

flightdoc · 12-27-2010, 12:02 PM

As usual you guys always come thru with good suggestions and I appreciate it very much. I tried the "finger" already and it didn't work!!
Yes, if having a bad horn is all I came home to then I am lucky. Luckier that most...believe it.
Hope you all had a great holiday.

vin

cactusjack · 12-27-2010, 03:09 PM

Well....did you fix your horn yet?

**Top Cat** · 12-27-2010, 04:37 PM

Hey Vin, wake up, CJ asked you a question. ;)

12-21-2010, 12:19 PM	#1
flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	HORN NOT WORKING Hi gang, After returning home from Iraq I finally got to ride my bike....LOVED IT. Unfortunately, the horn won't work. Can you all give me a "repair route" to follow? thanks vin Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-21-2010, 01:03 PM	#2
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	HORN NOT WORKING I guess I would start with wiring going to the horn to make sure it is getting power. Horn might need to be taken apart and cleaned. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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12-21-2010, 01:50 PM	#3
dougster Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Crete, Nebraska Posts: 679	HORN NOT WORKING Check the fuse. Also, if you have a stebel, check the inline fuse. __________________ Doug Witzke - "Dougster" 2003 Nomad 1500 VBA# 740
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12-21-2010, 02:57 PM	#4
trosco Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,464	HORN NOT WORKING After you check the fuse first and if they aren't blown, if you don't have a multi meter to check for power at horn you can take your horn off and plug it up to the wires on your car as the wiring conections are almost univeral. If the horn wont work in car then advance auto (and a number other auto parts places) offer a aftermarket OEM replacement that matches our horn for about $12. It mounts the same except you need the rubber from stock horn and couple washers and sometimes they have them in chrome but they always have black. They are called "Blazzers" and they come in 118, 125 and 132 DB and all draw less than 10 amps. Our stocker is 112 db so they are all as loud or louder than stock. __________________ trosco: just call me Ross 2007 Black & Titanium Nomad (Nomad made 65K but got replaced 2014) 2010 Titanium Goldwing 2014 KLR 650 New Edition
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12-21-2010, 05:24 PM	#5
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	HORN NOT WORKING Use your finger. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-21-2010, 05:25 PM	#6
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	HORN NOT WORKING Spray it with WD-40 and work the button. It's probably just stuck from being in storage. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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12-21-2010, 06:08 PM	#7
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	HORN NOT WORKING I figure its just dirty contacts at the switch or at the horn terminals. Check to make sure everything is clean and if your getting power it should work. If no power start by checking the fuse. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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12-22-2010, 06:27 PM	#9
joe3407nomad Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upstate South Carolina Posts: 265	HORN NOT WORKING Welcome Home, brother, glad the horn is your main problem!
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12-22-2010, 09:07 PM	#10
cbutteris Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dodgeville, WI Posts: 240	HORN NOT WORKING I have been through 2 of the OEM horns and figured I would try an aftermarket come spring. Good tips on the cleaning and the Blazers though - will check those options first. Thanks. __________________ 2014 HD Electra Glide Ultra Classic 2005 Kawasaki Nomad 1600 Classic Tourer 1980 Kawasaki CSR 650 1976 Honda 750 Super Sport
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12-23-2010, 02:59 PM	#11
trosco Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,464	HORN NOT WORKING cj when did being able to speel become a requirement for an answer??? If that is the rule then I will never be a bull to post again. __________________ trosco: just call me Ross 2007 Black & Titanium Nomad (Nomad made 65K but got replaced 2014) 2010 Titanium Goldwing 2014 KLR 650 New Edition
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12-27-2010, 12:02 PM	#13
flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	HORN NOT WORKING As usual you guys always come thru with good suggestions and I appreciate it very much. I tried the "finger" already and it didn't work!! Yes, if having a bad horn is all I came home to then I am lucky. Luckier that most...believe it. Hope you all had a great holiday. vin
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12-27-2010, 03:09 PM	#14
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	HORN NOT WORKING Well....did you fix your horn yet? __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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12-27-2010, 04:37 PM	#15
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	HORN NOT WORKING Hey Vin, wake up, CJ asked you a question. ;) __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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