Horn wonky, not honky

[JohnP]

The horn was intermittant last fall but now after the winter, doesn't honk at all when the wheel is straight (center button on a Momo wheel) but when the wheel is turned more than 90 degrees left or right, it will honk no problem and then stop again as I go thru a full revolution. I removed the horn button and bent the wire contact to make sure it was contacting the inner ring in the column, but same result. I seem to recall there is another ground connector (or hot wire?) further down the steering column. Is there and could it be effected by the turning steering wheel? Any thoughts appreciated....the circuit is breaking somewhere. thx

John P

'72 tii, Taiga

[Burleigh]

You'll have to pull the steering wheel. On most steering columns there should be a little "tab" that slides along the column as you turn the wheel. The contact area has probably gotten greasy and not getting a connection. Just clean it up a bit and you'll be honking away in no time!

[JohnP]

I believe it is a springloaded pin, and will clean it and report back. tx.

[pikeperkins]

Easy. If you need to honk, turn your wheel 90 degrees.....

[Burleigh]

HAHAHA!