Horn Sounding On Its Own

[postiepat]

has anybody experienced or know what this fault may be caused by ? you are driving along & the horn just sounds on its own at random times, its not very often but it can be a little irritating & embarrasing when it does so, it,s a 1.9 tdi 2003 model, thanks in advance Edited November 22, 2009 by postiepat

[gregers]

im wondering if theres a short somewhere on the hrn wiring? Edited November 22, 2009 by gregers

[Mirez]

I would be looking at the "clock spring" - the cylindrical wiring unit thats behind the steering wheel and allows wiring to reach the wheel whilst the wheel can turn freely, it contains wiring for the horn and airbag.

[Scorpiorefugee]

This sound like a good way to get into trouble. :o

 

Mirez has a point but if it were a fault in a area where there is movement I should expect some sort of noticable relationship with steering wheel movement - not always though.

 

When it sounds, does it sound for long or is it just a beep? Also, can you relate it to anything else that is going on.

 

It might be easier to swap the car with one like this - or has someone else just done that? :)

 

One thing to remember with faults like this is that it can often be down to some sort of damage/disturbance when something else has occurred. If you have had the car for some time you may be able to think of smething.

 

I think this is going to need a lot of patience and luck.

Edited November 23, 2009 by Scorpiorefugee

[postiepat]

This sound like a good way to get into trouble. :o

 

Mirez has a point but if it were a fault in a area where there is movement I should expect some sort of noticable relationship with steering wheel movement - not always though.

 

When it sounds, does it sound for long or is it just a beep? Also, can you relate it to anything else that is going on.

 

It might be easier to swap the car with one like this - or has someone else just done that? :)

 

One thing to remember with faults like this is that it can often be down to some sort of damage/disturbance when something else has occurred. If you have had the car for some time you may be able to think of smething.

 

I think this is going to need a lot of patience and luck.

 

it.s just a short beep usually, over the past couple of days the radio has changed channels on it,s own so i,m not sure if this is related to the same problem, i had a quote for a clock spring from ford parts uk for

Edited November 24, 2009 by postiepat

[chromedome]

Just something else to think about, is it the car horn or the alarm horn?

[postiepat]

Just something else to think about, is it the car horn or the alarm horn?

its the car horn

[Scorpiorefugee]

There has to be a clue somewhere. Does your Gal have a radio control stalk on the steering column? If it does, and I don't know if any Galaxys do, then Mirez may have a point.

 

In the meantime, how about a discussion on the plural of Galaxy as a car model name as opposed to a mass of stars. :)

 

It might keep the topic busy until the next clue comes along. :o

Edited November 24, 2009 by Scorpiorefugee

[postiepat]

There has to be a clue somewhere. Does your Gal have a radio control stalk on the steering column? If it does, and I don't know if any Galaxys do, then Mirez may have a point.

 

In the meantime, how about a discussion on the plural of Galaxy as a car model name as opposed to a mass of stars. :)

 

It might keep the topic busy until the next clue comes along. ;)

yes there is a radio control stalk, i,ve taken the fuse out for the horn for now as it,s getting quite a nuisance

[Scorpiorefugee]

I'm afraid I have no experience in this area but, from what you have said so far, I think you have to explore Mirez's suggestion. I shouldn't go off buying anything yet but I think you have to get your tools out and start waggling wires to see if you can make something happen. Someone else on here may be able to tell you which ones to start with.

 

All sorts of possibilities may develop from this from locating the fault to changing the regularity of the problem. If you're really lucky it may go away for a while or even permanently.

[phillips]

I'm afraid I have no experience in this area but, from what you have said so far, I think you have to explore Mirez's suggestion. I shouldn't go off buying anything yet but I think you have to get your tools out and start waggling wires to see if you can make something happen. Someone else on here may be able to tell you which ones to start with.

 

All sorts of possibilities may develop from this from locating the fault to changing the regularity of the problem. If you're really lucky it may go away for a while or even permanently.

 

I had a similar problem for months, particularly irritating when in a queue of traffic. Only seemed to do it when turning wheel but not all the time. One day decided to have a look in steering boss. to my delight found a stray staple, presumably off the steering wheel, sitting inbetween horn contacts. Every so often this would short out the two contacts. Removed it with tiny pincers and has been fine ever since