TheSamba.com :: View topic - 6v horn to a 12v can you convert a original horn?

Mon May 04, 2015 8:49 am

I have an orginal 6v horn but want to convert it to 12v horn can it be done? Do you know of anybody that can do that?

Mon May 04, 2015 8:52 am

horns will work on 6 or 12 volt , they don't have a filament like a bulb that will burn out with the extra voltage
it will be louder

when it dies get a new 12 volt $14..wolfsburg west

Mon May 04, 2015 10:00 am

Hook it up. It will last forever

Mon May 04, 2015 1:36 pm

Flash hit it. Many times I would buy a 6v horn to install on a 122v car just to "up the amplification" for my customer here in the Los Angeles traffic area. It is a louder horn. I think you can still get them. Maybe, if you value your original horn then change it.
Be advised that many horn audible concerns are a resistance, or voltage drop, in the ground circuit.
Hope this helps, Bill.

Mon May 04, 2015 1:54 pm

rockerarm wrote: Flash hit it. Many times I would buy a 6v horn to install on a 122v car just to "up the amplification" for my customer here in the Los Angeles traffic area. It is a louder horn. I think you can still get them. Maybe, if you value your original horn then change it.
Be advised that many horn audible concerns are a resistance, or voltage drop, in the ground circuit.
Hope this helps, Bill.
I'll bet that would be LOUD on 122 volts. :wink:

Mon May 04, 2015 2:06 pm

122 would blow it up

Mon May 04, 2015 6:27 pm

They are adjustable for note too so if your not happy with the sound you can alter it somewhat.