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Dick C · 06-05-2014, 01:14 PM

Everything I go over a bump the horn blows. I have to move the horn ring to get it to stop. Took it apart and couldn't see anything wrong.

41ford1 · 06-05-2014, 01:29 PM

The wire that runs down the inside the column from the button to the bottom of the steering box is most likely shorting out.

green50 · 06-05-2014, 01:30 PM

Check the wire that runs down through the steering column. If it's the original wire it could be worn through and is shorting out, causing the horn to blow.

Dick C · 06-05-2014, 01:48 PM

Checked out wire and it looks ok. Not worn through any place.

Mart · 06-05-2014, 02:03 PM

Can you see the horn ring moving as you go over a bump? Is it like it is on a hair trigger where it blows with the slightest movement?

51 MERC-CT · 06-05-2014, 02:03 PM

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It's pretty obvious that the horn ring grounding points are not keeping a proper air gap. Could be bent or loose. Only you have the ability to determine that.

Vonn Ditch · 06-05-2014, 02:30 PM

I think you may have a clown in your car somewhere.

Dick C · 06-05-2014, 04:19 PM

Yes it's like a hair trigger. Still everything looks ok and tight. Sounds crazy.

green50 · 06-05-2014, 04:30 PM

You may have to check over the wiring, you obviously have a short somewhere. Good luck!

nstegall · 06-05-2014, 08:03 PM

Dick,

You say the ring is a hair trigger. Well, that is your problem. It is misalined or there is not enough tension on it to maintain the proper air gap. Simple solution. Good luck with it.

Neil
THE HORN MAN

Rand · 06-05-2014, 08:29 PM

I've heard of the horn shorting out and shocks your arm as your cruising down the road looking cool with your arm resting on the window trim....let's hope that doesn't happen .ha...ha
Randy

06-05-2014, 01:14 PM	#1
Dick C Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 20	Horn keeps blowing 51 Ford car Everything I go over a bump the horn blows. I have to move the horn ring to get it to stop. Took it apart and couldn't see anything wrong.

06-05-2014, 01:29 PM	#2
41ford1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ManchVegas, New Hampshah Posts: 1,591	Re: Horn keeps blowing 51 Ford car The wire that runs down the inside the column from the button to the bottom of the steering box is most likely shorting out. __________________ You are never to old to enjoy your childhood. Forty1fordpickup on the HAMB. Last edited by 41ford1; 06-06-2014 at 10:13 AM. Reason: Fixed post from phone

06-05-2014, 01:30 PM	#3
green50 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: North Georgia Posts: 393	Re: Horn keeps blowing 51 Ford car Check the wire that runs down through the steering column. If it's the original wire it could be worn through and is shorting out, causing the horn to blow. __________________ Gene Last edited by green50; 06-05-2014 at 01:35 PM.

06-05-2014, 01:48 PM	#4
Dick C Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 20	Re: Horn keeps blowing 51 Ford car Checked out wire and it looks ok. Not worn through any place.

06-05-2014, 02:03 PM	#5
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 9,239	Re: Horn keeps blowing 51 Ford car Can you see the horn ring moving as you go over a bump? Is it like it is on a hair trigger where it blows with the slightest movement?

06-05-2014, 02:03 PM	#6
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: Horn keeps blowing 51 Ford car Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) It's pretty obvious that the horn ring grounding points are not keeping a proper air gap. Could be bent or loose. Only you have the ability to determine that. __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES

06-05-2014, 02:30 PM	#7
Vonn Ditch Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 74	Re: Horn keeps blowing 51 Ford car I think you may have a clown in your car somewhere.

06-05-2014, 04:19 PM	#8
Dick C Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 20	Re: Horn keeps blowing 51 Ford car Yes it's like a hair trigger. Still everything looks ok and tight. Sounds crazy.

06-05-2014, 04:30 PM	#9
green50 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: North Georgia Posts: 393	Re: Horn keeps blowing 51 Ford car You may have to check over the wiring, you obviously have a short somewhere. Good luck! __________________ Gene

06-05-2014, 08:03 PM	#10
nstegall Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 94	Re: Horn keeps blowing 51 Ford car Dick, You say the ring is a hair trigger. Well, that is your problem. It is misalined or there is not enough tension on it to maintain the proper air gap. Simple solution. Good luck with it. Neil THE HORN MAN

06-05-2014, 08:29 PM	#11
Rand Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 380	Re: Horn keeps blowing 51 Ford car I've heard of the horn shorting out and shocks your arm as your cruising down the road looking cool with your arm resting on the window trim....let's hope that doesn't happen .ha...ha Randy