Horn electrical diagnosis

[jrd1990zr1]

Has anyone ever had an electrical problem with their horns on a ZR1? My horns do not operate using horn buttons on streering wheel. Horns both work for theft deterrent system. Are the contacts on the steering wheel a problem area?

When I checked the Helms manual it said to check horn relay and fuses first. I would think if the system works for the theft deterrent system then it must be the horn button contacts.

Thoughts??

Thanks, John

[max76]

Hi Jrd1990zr1,
i have had the same problem with my 1990 Z.
I repared it in thise mode:
-Disconnect the battery
-Remove air bag, there are 2 or 4(i don't remember) screw (torx) behind it
-Remove the plastic button of the horn

Now you have the contacts under your eyes. The problem is the spring doesn't make contact. I clean with screwdriver the contact an put some wd40. I put the spring and the contact into the hole and i stopped it with a piece of rubber.Repeate the operation for both button.
Sorry for my english, i hope that you understand me. After this operation the horn run great!!!

Bye

[jrd1990zr1]

Thanks Max,

I just disconnected the batterry. Will let it sit until Saturday and pull the air bag.

Thanks for the advice. John

[max76]

Ok John,
is not necessary wait all that time, you can work quickly...When you pull the air bag you will find more clearly than my explanation!!!
Make me know if you resolve the problem!!
Good job
Max