LS400 horn problem.
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92 LS400, the horn works only half of the time when pressed on the horn pad at the steering wheel. seems like there are some contacts/swith that activates the horn when pressed, but I want to know how to replace them. I have gone through the search and found how to take out the steering wheel, but it doesnt address how to just take the cover off to find out where the horn switches are.
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I have yet to get any replies on this.
I'm sure someone has the solution to this. what i have also noticed is that if i press on the horn atleast three of four times then it starts working. but the next day the first two or three tries dont activate the horn again.
I amm sure it's a switch that needs to be filed down or replaced. how do i get to that swich is what i want to know.. where are the techs ?
I'm sure someone has the solution to this. what i have also noticed is that if i press on the horn atleast three of four times then it starts working. but the next day the first two or three tries dont activate the horn again.
I amm sure it's a switch that needs to be filed down or replaced. how do i get to that swich is what i want to know.. where are the techs ?
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Originally Posted by Lexs400
I have yet to get any replies on this.
I'm sure someone has the solution to this. what i have also noticed is that if i press on the horn atleast three of four times then it starts working. but the next day the first two or three tries dont activate the horn again.
I amm sure it's a switch that needs to be filed down or replaced. how do i get to that swich is what i want to know.. where are the techs ?![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
I'm sure someone has the solution to this. what i have also noticed is that if i press on the horn atleast three of four times then it starts working. but the next day the first two or three tries dont activate the horn again.
I amm sure it's a switch that needs to be filed down or replaced. how do i get to that swich is what i want to know.. where are the techs ?
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thanks a bunch for answering !
no it doesnt matter what way the steering wheel is tilted and it didnt matter if it is telescoped in or out. it's a shame the lex dealer here tells me i need to change the whole airbag assembly for 2500 . i think they're crazy !
at this point what i want to know is how do i go about removing the air bag ? i did extensive serach and didnt come up with much information regarding this particular year. they all are for the newer year and models.
any pics would be of great help. it's the first gen lx with cruise control and telephone buttons mounted on the sides of the steering wheel.
thnx again.
no it doesnt matter what way the steering wheel is tilted and it didnt matter if it is telescoped in or out. it's a shame the lex dealer here tells me i need to change the whole airbag assembly for 2500 . i think they're crazy !
at this point what i want to know is how do i go about removing the air bag ? i did extensive serach and didnt come up with much information regarding this particular year. they all are for the newer year and models.
any pics would be of great help. it's the first gen lx with cruise control and telephone buttons mounted on the sides of the steering wheel.
thnx again.
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Originally Posted by Lexs400
thanks a bunch for answering !
no it doesnt matter what way the steering wheel is tilted and it didnt matter if it is telescoped in or out. it's a shame the lex dealer here tells me i need to change the whole airbag assembly for 2500 . i think they're crazy !
at this point what i want to know is how do i go about removing the air bag ? i did extensive serach and didnt come up with much information regarding this particular year. they all are for the newer year and models.
any pics would be of great help. it's the first gen lx with cruise control and telephone buttons mounted on the sides of the steering wheel.
thnx again.
no it doesnt matter what way the steering wheel is tilted and it didnt matter if it is telescoped in or out. it's a shame the lex dealer here tells me i need to change the whole airbag assembly for 2500 . i think they're crazy !
at this point what i want to know is how do i go about removing the air bag ? i did extensive serach and didnt come up with much information regarding this particular year. they all are for the newer year and models.
any pics would be of great help. it's the first gen lx with cruise control and telephone buttons mounted on the sides of the steering wheel.
thnx again.
In your case if you are capible, take apart the steering column cover. its held on by three screws, two you can see by turning the steering wheel and the third one is on the bottom.of the lower cover. once thats done locate tthe Black connector that has a total of 14 wire spots on the connector and find the wire thats Green with red tracer on it. use a volt meter red to the wire and black to ground. with out the horn pad(air bag) pushed down you'll see approx 12v and with the pad pressed you should see 0v. turn the steering wheel full lock to lock slowly with the horn pad pressed down and just see if anytime the voltage comes back. if it did. most likely you have a problem with your spiral cable. RTcamaroSS is absolutely right, theres nothing you can file down and its not a good idea to temper with air bags. Once you have come to your conclusion of what the car needs its a good idea to bring the car to the Dealer and have them change it.
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When I push the horn (AirBag) area, I do hear and feel clicking on the horn relay fuse in the fuse box in the front of the car. Does this usually mean that the problem DOES NOT appear to be the horn (AairBag) button or area.
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