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bnam Wed Nov 04, 2009 4:17 am

I have a 71 super vert (RHD -- but that should not matter I think). The horn works fine for the most part. But, when the steering wheel is turned left about 30-45deg, it stops working.

Where should I start looking? since it it is steering wheel angle dependent, it should be a horn issue, but a circuit issue somewhere on the steering column. But, I'm not familiar with the horn circuit in this area and thought I'd ask.

Thx.

B

Simon Guthrie Wed Nov 04, 2009 5:43 am

Hi,

If you take the steering wheel off you will probably see the problem imediately. There is a copper strip that is part of the indicator switch that makes contact with a copper ring that is attached to the underside of the steering wheel. Chances are that either one or both of these is worn. So you may have to buy a new indicator switch and possibly the copper ring too. I had a similar problem and I replaced the switch but it didnt fully solve the problem as the copper ring on the steering wheel had worn also and the two surfaces didnt match. A new copper ring on the steering wheel and that fixed it.

Hope this helps

Simon

bnam Wed Nov 04, 2009 6:01 am

thx! Will check it out this weekend.
BN



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