Pls i am having this strange problem with my honda baby boy 1998 model. In the morning when i start the car the horn works very well but when the engine runs and becomes sort of hot the horn doesnt respond even when i press it with all the force in the world. Someone suggested i change the horn assembly, i did and no difference, someone else said i should change the relay, i did and dat also didnt solve the problem.

Pls anyone help will be appreciated in solving the problem. thanks.

Guys, please help out o. I am having the same issue with my Honda Accord.

Ur help wud be greatly appreciated

One thing i discovered about this problem again is dat if i rock the steering at anytime the horn works.

Pls i am still looking forward to a permanent solution to the problem, thanks.

Hi,

Has the guy solved this kinda of problem before, and yes i am based in lagos.

pls reply asap. thanks

There's this bunch of auto mechanics that host a daily show on Radio continental 102.3FM in Lagos by 8.30am mondays to fridays.

You can tune in and ask them for solution, they will willingly tell you spot on, what you ought to do.
It's an enriching program for auto owners/users alike.

Personally, i've learnt a lot tips listening to them.

Cheers.

@german007, akeem came and after charging me N9k, and being on the problem for about 3 days, the problem is remain unresolved, my steering twisted upside down and my SRS lite refusing to go off, though he promised to come check it out again today. i shalll keep u posted

Your problem could have been as simple as a loose horn grounding wire located within your steering wheel/assembly. When you start your car in the morning, the grounding wire could have settled from the night before and makes good contact. As you go about during the day, with all the "twisting and turning" of your steering wheel, the wire could get loose, which is probably why you associate having no horn "as the engine gets hot".

In any case, you should not have had just any mechanic tamper with your airbag/SRS-equipped steering wheel without proper equipment and/or proper procedure. Any mishandling could lead to accidental deployment of airbag when not needed, or non-deployment when needed, which is very dangerous in both cases. As your SRS light is now constantly on, it indicates that the SRS system has detected a malfunction. So your simple horn problem might become a bigger one, but hopefully not so.

Good luck!

Add alignment to that

@sultaan, i think u might be right about the alignment twist, cos ever since the guy finished with the car, it seems as though the rear tyres are wobbling when i am on the road, my guy i don tire. thanks anyways.

hi had the same problem with my honda babyboy 98 model last year nov,my electrician said i had to change a mechanism in the steering wheel tat cost about 8k.that was done only for the horn to cease after 2 mnths,had to change electricians that told me will cost anoda 7k to ve it fixed d naija way!i did it& my horn is simply beautiful!

@shoks

this problem is driving me nuts, could u drop ur electrician's fone number maybe he could come giv it a check, this electrician that worked on it b4 has simply absconded.

@german007
i wonder y u have kept silent in all this issue, knwing that u are the one dat introduced this guy, i am still waiting for ur response.

To solve this problem I need to explain something to you guys;

When your cars attain a high temperature; an improper earthing causes the heat to create statics that can affect a whole lot of things including the horn and in some cases, the sound systems.

First of all we need to look into you cars' heating situations;

1. You need to have your radiators drained, washed and filled with the right coolant/water mixtures.

2. Check the fan systems IF they are working as they should - and if the auxiliary fan (If you have) works as should.

3. The part of the battery head that connects to the body of the vehicle; please confirm that there is no disconnection or loose connection; have them reinforce it so it stays very well.

4. Make sure the horn has a proper earthing; ie. it is well connected to the body - or better let the earth part be connected to the negative on the battery.

This can happen to any brand or model; even Mercedes.

Summary:
Deal with the overheating by sorting out your radiator and fan, then take care of the earthing.

Please let us know.

@Lanre009 & Mickplus

Just try out the options above, and let us know how it works out. These days in Nigeria, you just cant have a Mechanic work on your vehicle without knowing anything about it.