jimisbell

How long does it take to fix the horn and what parts should i order ahead of time so the car is not out of commission wwhile i wait for parts?

GmanSC

Jim, most likely it’s not your horn, it’s your spiral cable. I hope I’m wrong on this.

jimisbell

Yes, that is what I am also expecting so that is why I want to get the replacement parts in haand before I take it apart. Funny thing is that the Texas Inspection didnt catch it.

GmanSC

You can certainly test your horn by apply +12v to the horn terminal. You will never know, may be it’s the horn.

daddiojigg

clockspring? yikes!

jimisbell

Is the proper part number for this part 84306-51030 ??? I dont have any way to check the part number without taking the car apart and its my daily driver.

iolmaster

iTrader: (1)

Yes, that is the part number for the clock spring. It is what I put in my car about 3 years ago. I have a 2006.

jimisbell

Thankyou, I have one on the way. $13.50, who knew a Lexus part would be so cheap??
How much of a problem was the replacement, any tips?

GmanSC

Here is the link

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc4...l#post10339477

Remember to disconnect your battery and discharge it to avoid the airbag deployment.

oneround

Jim,

The OEM part is like $300 from online Lexus vendors. Check the part number for your order. Or if you went aftermarket, hopefully the part is a good fit and works well for you.

jimisbell

My ex son-in-law, daughter finaly realiseed her error, kept paying $430 a piiece for water pumps in their geothermal HVAC system as they went out every 6 mo. There were four of them in the system. He would not let me replace them with Harbor Freight pumps that sold for $23 each. After the divorce, we replaced them, all four, for under $100 and three yers later they were still going strong...... I have worked as a mechanical/electonic/civil engineer and and never did I select parts by the height of their price. Sometimes by the dificulty of replacementt, but never by the maximum price.

RC51

$13.50? Source and or link? Thanks....

jimisbell

Do a search on Ebay for:

84306-51030 Clock Spring Spiral Cable Fits 2005-2006-2007 Lexus SC430 8430651030