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Old 05-31-2016, 04:44 PM   #1
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Can someone tell me what to do to able able to use my 6 volt horn on my 12 volt system? Thank you.

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Old 05-31-2016, 05:28 PM   #2
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You should run a voltage drop, they had a good one in the Restorer years ago, with the parts list to make.
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I got mine from Sacramento Vintage. It fits right inside the horn itself. Worked great.
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Many thanks for the replies.

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Old 05-31-2016, 07:20 PM   #5
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You can buy a 1 ohm 50 watt resistor in series with the horn, to run it on 12 volts.
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