Horn Push Rod No Negative At Column Output.

[glennglenn]

I am having problems with the horn push rod ie I cannot get a negative (series 1 3.8 negative earth) out of the connection when I push the rod into the steering column .
Should the rod be insulated its entire length?
Is there is switch inside the column or is it something simpler?
Any ideas why its not working?
Thanks.

[neil4444]

Hi Glenn,

Are you testing without the horn button in place ? If so you shouldn't get anything from it as it needs the horn button in place.

It shouldn't be insulated over entire length - just has insulators top & bottom.

When the horn is pressed the rod makes contact with sprung loaded contact in steering column and in theory should complete the circuit.

Regards,

[Heuer]

With ignition on there should be 12v on the brass rod. Pressing the horn button creates a path to earth causing the horn to sound.



The terminal #23 on the column should will have 12v on it. This connects through a spring loaded nipple and makes contact with the brass rod.