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Old 08-01-2020, 11:29 PM   #7
Charlie Stephens
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Default Re: using a 12 volt system with the 6 volt horn

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Originally Posted by GregJac View Post
I saw the same in the ford mechanics handbook. The resister I have is called the "restorer" and when hooking it to the circuit, my horn just moans once. It does the same when hooked to a 12v power supply. The horn works as it should when using a 6v system. I'm assuming my resistor is not working.
I'm going to try the one you mentioned.
Thanks
I would guess the 12 volt power supply is not putting out enough amps to blow the horn.

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