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Horn Switch Test

  1. Remove the steering column covers (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  2. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness 5P connector (A) from the cable reel (B).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Dashboard Wire Harness 5P Connector From Cable Reel
    G03653158Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Using a jumper wire, connect the dashboard wire harness 5P connector No. 2 terminal to body ground.
    • If the horn sounds, go to step 4.
    • If the horn does not sound, check these items:
      • Horn relay
      • No. 7 (15 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
      • Horn (see HORN TEST/REPLACEMENT  )
      • An open in the wire
  4. Reconnect the dashboard wire harness 5P connector (A), and disconnect the horn switch positive 1P connector (B).
    Fig 2: Reconnecting Dashboard Wire Harness 5P Connector And Disconnecting Horn Switch Positive 1P Connector
    G03653159Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Using a jumper wire, connect the horn switch positive 1P connector to ground.
    • If the horn sounds, go to step  7 .
    • If the horn does not sound, replace the cable reel.
  6. Reconnect the horn switch positive 1P connector, using a jumper wire, connect the steering wheel to body ground.
  7. Close the contact between the horn plate and the contact place.
    • If the horn sounds, replace the steering column.
    • If the horn does not sound, replace the horn and contact plate.
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