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Old 09-08-2019, 10:50 AM   #1
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Default Horn going off

My 1952 f1 horn goes off unexpecttly when turning the wheel hard,where should I begin to look?
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Old 09-08-2019, 11:10 AM   #2
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First check wire that extends from the steering column under the hood for physical damage.

More than likely the trouble is in the horn button assembly at the steering wheel.

Page 276 of the 49 50 51 f1 shop manual (red book) explains how to remove horn button while on page 278 figure 88 covers the horn button assembly.

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Old 09-08-2019, 12:45 PM   #3
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Any ground in the wire or button assembly will cause it.
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Old 04-30-2020, 07:06 AM   #4
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Bringing this back up,as I have time.......do I pry the horn button up,I think it's the horn button,how do u not damage it by prying on it???
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No prying.

Disconnect the battery.
Push down on the button and turn counterclockwise. Usually about a quarter turn, or less, will do the trick.
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Old 04-30-2020, 08:16 AM   #6
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The wire from the button that runs down through the steering shaft probably has worn through the insulation at some point and is going to ground which activates the relay.
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Old 04-30-2020, 01:32 PM   #7
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The button must be a Chinese button,I push down and turn ccw and cw,no Bueno,I am at a loss,any other ideas??
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Try harder.
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Old 04-30-2020, 04:26 PM   #9
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My kid pushed in the center and I tried to turn,I am ready to cut into it!!
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Old 04-30-2020, 05:21 PM   #10
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I don't know what your horn button looks like but if it has a rim around the part that moves, you need to push down and turn the rim not just the movable button.
Make sure you can buy a replacement before you destroy the one you have.
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