Hi guys,

One other quick question, regarding the horn in my jag.

I replaced the stock steering wheel with a wooden steering wheel that was from an 85 VDP. The horn button is present, but I guess it was dismantled by the PO when he was prepping it to ship.

The wire under the button is a single yellow wire (thin). How is this supposed to actuate the horn?

THe wire is connected to a spade connector on the bottom of the button. Is this yellow wire supposed to fit into the center of the steering column? I noticed there was a long, narrow cylindrical tube, with a brass insert in the center. I thought the function of the brass tube was to be like a long wire, which would then go to the relay.

I probe tested the relay for voltage, and I was getting voltage at the Brown/Purple wire & the Green wire. Interestingly when i probed the green wire, i got the relay to "click" -- however, still no horn sound :-(

Can anyone help me troubleshoot my horns?

Thanks!

 

Was it the wheel swap that caused the horns to stop working ?

It helps to have a wiring diagram in these cases, but I am fairly sure the horn button earths the supply, thus switching the horn relay. Horn is always on, regardless of ignition switch position, at least it is in the UK cars.

 

this might help

Horn Circuit Checklist

Cheers
DD