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Horn Switch Test

  1. Remove the driver's airbag assembly (see DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ), and disconnect the horn switch 1P positive terminal from the cable reel (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Cable Reel And 1P Connector
    G05526586Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Using a jumper wire, connect the cable reel side "IP connector (B) to body ground.
    • If the horns sound, replace the horn plate.
    • If the horns do not sound, go to step 3.
  3. Remove the steering column covers (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  4. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness 20P*1 (13P*2 or 5P*3 ) connector (A) from the cable reel.
    Fig 2: Identifying Dashboard Wire Harness Connector Terminals
    G05526587Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Using a jumper wire, connect the No. 11*1 (No. 1 *2, *3 ) terminal of the dashboard wire harness 20P*1 (13P*2 or 5P*3 ) connector to body ground.
    • If the horns sound, replace the cable reel (see CABLE REEL REPLACEMENT ).
    • If the horns don't sound, check these items:
      • No. 13 (20 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box.
      • Relay control module in the under-hood fuse/relay box.
      • Horns (see HORN TEST/REPLACEMENT ).
      • An open in the wire.