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BrandC
07-28-2006, 09:02 AM
My newly acquired 318is' horn doesn't work. I have already checked the fuse and hear the relay clicking when I press the button. What/where else should I be checking to make my horn work properly? TIA.

-Brandon

Vladi
07-28-2006, 11:23 AM
Try another horn, see if that one works. :)

e9nine
07-28-2006, 11:37 AM
..test for current @ the horns. The wires and connectors rot out quickly. Yup - we have 2 horns

silverblades181
07-28-2006, 02:46 PM
..test for current @ the horns. The wires and connectors rot out quickly. Yup - we have 2 horns

Check the horns themselves. It's a cheap replacement, and they sound pretty loud :D

bmwman91
07-28-2006, 03:37 PM
Weak sauce.

Get an air-horn for it. A compressor & 15gal tank. Don't just scare other drivers, blow them off the road. You have to get the handle hanging from the ceiling though for it to be cool.

BrandC
07-28-2006, 03:40 PM
Thanks guys, I will check the horns themselves for power and rust/rot and let you know if I need an air-horn!

Vladi
07-30-2006, 02:44 PM
Weak sauce.

Get an air-horn for it. A compressor & 15gal tank. Don't just scare other drivers, blow them off the road. You have to get the handle hanging from the ceiling though for it to be cool.

Don't get me started, i'm drooling already. I've been wanting to do this a long time now, but didn't get to it yet. :D