TheSamba.com :: View topic - BOSCH 6-Volt Horn Fried?

Mon Mar 10, 2025 6:12 pm

Hello,

I acquired a 6-volt BOSCH horn that was mistakenly installed in a 12-volt 912 and the horn got fried.

My question is this: can this horn be brought back from the dead or is it a lost cause?

Thanks

Mon Mar 10, 2025 10:50 pm

Check the resistance of the coil. If it is not an open circuit, the internal contact might just be burnt and need cleaning and/or adjustment.
The wires are pretty robust so I doubt the coil wire itself burnt up. Maybe...

Some helpful info- look toward the bottom of page 1 for photos and general procedure:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=4819237

Mon Mar 10, 2025 11:15 pm

sctbrd wrote: Check the resistance of the coil. If it is not an open circuit, the internal contact might just be burnt and need cleaning and/or adjustment.
The wires are pretty robust so I doubt the coil wire itself burnt up. Maybe...

Some helpful info- look toward the bottom of page 1 for photos and general procedure:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=4819237

Thanks, I'll check it out. I appreciate the reply.