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MuRCieLaGo · 04-22-2020

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Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

So the plastic cam nub is broken off. It needs to make constant contact so push in an very small wedge a slither of wood or paper in the hole to retain it into position. It’s the ghetto method but it works, GC

So simple haha, I'll give the glue one more chance then I'll try that! Will post a picture if I fix it that way!

Corvette95 · 04-22-2020

How about cutting a straw and slip it over the broken shaft and glue it OR taking heat shrink wrap insert the connector and shrink the wrap over the shaft?

MuRCieLaGo · 04-22-2020

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Originally Posted by Corvette95

How about cutting a straw and slip it over the broken shaft and glue it OR taking heat shrink wrap insert the connector and shrink the wrap over the shaft?

It would need to be a pretty big straw! And heat shrink wrap... I'm not sure it would be able to handle the constant spring pressure!

I just went for a 20 miles ride in town now, horn still works. To be continued.

garyhugo · 04-22-2020

You should be good for awhile. I used a tooth pick about 7 or so years ago and the horn still works. I've since then bought the plastic piece but don't want to tear the steering wheel down far enough to replace it until I need to.

Mystic ZR-1 · 04-22-2020

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Originally Posted by garyhugo

You should be good for awhile. I used a tooth pick about 7 or so years ago and the horn still works. I've since then bought the plastic piece but don't want to tear the steering wheel down far enough to replace it until I need to.

Now that you mention it, and reminded me, I fixed mine in the same way. Jammed a small piece of scrap plastic in the hole to hold it. Been working fine for several years now.

GOLDCYLON · 04-22-2020

Once again my point....the method is simple and it works. GC

GOLDCYLON · 04-22-2020

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Originally Posted by MuRCieLaGo

So simple haha, I'll give the glue one more chance then I'll try that! Will post a picture if I fix it that way!

Yep it’s that easy

Corvette95 · 07-03-2020

This thread was never updated!!! It also jinxed me. Putting the wheel back on the 90. I see that someone had crimped a new wire in it before. Dorman makes an exact fit replacement part # 49319

MuRCieLaGo · 07-04-2020

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Originally Posted by Corvette95

This thread was never updated!!! It also jinxed me. Putting the wheel back on the 90. I see that someone had crimped a new wire in it before. Dorman makes an exact fit replacement part # 49319

Well, personally I've got lucky to still get the broken part. 3 layers of glue did the trick, I used the horn on the highway yesterday again and everything is good!

04-22-2020	#22
Corvette95 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Decatur, AL Posts: 1,119	Re: Car back from body shop - horn buttons don't work How about cutting a straw and slip it over the broken shaft and glue it OR taking heat shrink wrap insert the connector and shrink the wrap over the shaft? __________________ Corvette95 Registry and Forum (*************) 1989 C4 Conv Wht/Gry Auto Hardtop Top Flight SOLD 1995 C4 Coupe Purple/Blk 6 Speed 1989 C4 Conv Wht/Red Auto SOLD 1996 C4 Conv Black/Tan Auto SOLD 1994 C4 Coupe Wht/Blk SOLD 1995 C4 ZR-1 White/Gry #278 Dual Dunn Head SOLD 1986 C4 Coupe Black/Red 4+3 SOLD 1990 C4 ZR-1 Red/Red #0454

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garyhugo Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Jacksonville,FL Posts: 242	Re: Car back from body shop - horn buttons don't work You should be good for awhile. I used a tooth pick about 7 or so years ago and the horn still works. I've since then bought the plastic piece but don't want to tear the steering wheel down far enough to replace it until I need to. __________________ Gary 90-1572

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07-03-2020	#28
Corvette95 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Decatur, AL Posts: 1,119	Re: Car back from body shop - horn buttons don't work This thread was never updated!!! It also jinxed me. Putting the wheel back on the 90. I see that someone had crimped a new wire in it before. Dorman makes an exact fit replacement part # 49319 __________________ Corvette95 Registry and Forum (*************) 1989 C4 Conv Wht/Gry Auto Hardtop Top Flight SOLD 1995 C4 Coupe Purple/Blk 6 Speed 1989 C4 Conv Wht/Red Auto SOLD 1996 C4 Conv Black/Tan Auto SOLD 1994 C4 Coupe Wht/Blk SOLD 1995 C4 ZR-1 White/Gry #278 Dual Dunn Head SOLD 1986 C4 Coupe Black/Red 4+3 SOLD 1990 C4 ZR-1 Red/Red #0454