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Horn Switch Test

  1. Remove the steering column covers (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  2. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness B 5P connector (A) from the cable reel (B).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Dashboard Wire Harness B 5P Connector
    G03679817Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Using a jumper wire, connect the dashboard wire harness B 5P connector (A) No. 1 terminal to body ground.
    • If the horn sounds, go to step 4.
    • If the horn doesn't sound, check these items:
      • Horn relay.
      • No. 7 (15 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box.
      • Horn (see CIRCUIT DIAGRAM  ).
      • An open in the wire.
  4. Reconnect the dashboard wire harness B 5P connector (A), and disconnect the horn switch positive 1P connector (B).
    Fig 2: Reconnecting Dashboard Wire Harness B 5P Connector And Disconnecting Horn Switch 1P Connector
    G03679818Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Using a jumper wire, connect the horn switch positive 1P connector to ground.
    • If the horn sounds, replace the horn switch plate.
    • If the horn does not sound, replace the cable reel.