gwiddicombe Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Can't see what the problem is with the horn on my new build. I haven;t got a quick release wheel. When I connect the purple wire from under the dashboard to the wire from the horn mechanism on the steering wheel, the horn sounds continously without me pressing the horn button. In summary: - I've pushed the contact ring into place over the steering column - I've connected the pencil contact to the push botton mechanism. Should the pencil contact be in contact with the contact ring at all times? - When I connect the wires up the horn sounds. Any advice as to where to look for a solution to this? My Caterham Build Diary available here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Paul Richards Posted March 29, 2008 Area Representative Share Posted March 29, 2008 As I recall the pencil contact shoud be in touch with the contact ring all the time. It sounds as though the problem is with the horn push. I know I've taken them apart, but can't remember how it's done. Paul Richards Area Representative - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens) LADS Website Growing old is compulsory - Growing up is optional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnty Lyons Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Its a short in the horn push [quite common] other slight possibility is that the sleeve on the pencil contact is retarded and there is a short on it where it slides up to make contact with the carbon ring. jj N.I. L7C AR 🙆🏻 Membership No.3927. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwiddicombe Posted March 30, 2008 Author Share Posted March 30, 2008 OK - thanks for the advice. I've had a look at the horn push and it's quite difficult to get it apart. There are some 'spiked washers' (not sure of the correct term) holding it together which are quite hard to get off and I think if I did manage to get them off they'd need replacing in any case. I'll go to a DIY place to see if I can find what I'm looking for before wrecking the button, or else call Caterham for a replacement. My Caterham Build Diary available here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesElliott Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 I had the same problem. I think the solution was to pull the wheel towards you a little by loosening the upper/lower steering column clamp - that stops the permanent circuit. Charles --- My SuperGraduates 2006 diary My SuperGraduates 2005 diary, My Caterham Academy 2004 build and race diary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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