iolmaster

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I am having an intermittent problem with the horn. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. It is not dependent on the steering wheel position so I doubt it has anything to do with the spiral cable. (still possible) It is obviously not the fuse so my question is, do we have a horn relay and if so where is it? I have searched both on this form and the internet in general and can't find anything specific. Any help is always appreciated.

GmanSC

iolmaster

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I just did some additional checking.* It is wheel position dependent.* When the wheel is straight the horn will not work.* Turned to the left it works.* So, my guess is the relay is not the issue.* It appears it is in the steering column.

GmanSC

DshngDaryl

I think this is an indication of a Spiral Cable issue.

What year is your car? There are two (maybe even three) spiral cables for the SC, getting the right year is important. Believe it or not, a non oem clockspring cable for the latter years can be had for like $20

iolmaster

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Yeah, I think it is the spiral cable also. The mode buttons stop working at the same time the horn stops. so, I am 99% sure it is the cable. The volume up and down still work. I have a 2006 and the OEM number is
84306-51030. I can get one of those for about $180. I did see some on eBay for about $40. Wasn't sure how reliable they would be.

editordz

I had the exact same problem. Had the spiral cable replaced last week, now I can let the world know of my disdain for other drivers again

DshngDaryl

Yeah, I had that same quandary too. Didn't really want to pay $375 for one from the dealer, but I also didn't want the airbag (that would most likely save my life) to be dependent on a clockspring made in China.

I ended up with a used OEM one.

JohnnyCake

I have had three spiral cables in 150,000 miles on my 2006.

GmanSC

I've owned more than 10 automobiles so far, not single one has horn problem. I thought this problem never occurred.
Boy, I'm so wrong.