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Old 04-09-12, 10:26 PM
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Default DIY: Connecting the horn button on an aftermarket steering wheel

I initially went looking for some quick help on this, but after a couple of searches I noticed that there isn't much written on this topic. This is a very simple DIY, but it may appear to be overwhelming for some of you so that is why I am writing this up.

1. With the after-market steering wheel removed, you will see the "clockspring" (or whatever it's called). It has a yellow warning sticker on it. On this clockspring, you will see a terminal plug with a row of pins sticking out of it. You are going to want to attach a wire, using a terminal connector, to the RIGHT-MOST pin. A terminal connector can be found at radioshack.
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I was lazy/cheap/nonchalant and ended up using a connector from a used up HID bulb I had kicking around the garage. I actually ended up removing that little yellow ring from around the HID plug. It slides right off.
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This pic shows the plug, plugged into the right-most pin on the clock spring:
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Now, place your steering wheel back on, remembering to center it as needed, and feed the wire through a hole in the hub (hopefully you have a hole that you can pass a wire through... if not, then that's another issue and I can't help you).
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Now connect the wire, using a butt/terminal connector, to the back of the horn button of your after-market steering wheel.
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Now you are ready to honk away.

Because I did not mention this specifically in one of the steps, remember to put the 19mm bolt BACK onto your wheel to make sure it's secure!
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