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Horn Switch Test

  1. Remove the driver's airbag assembly (see DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ), and disconnect the horn switch IP positive terminal from the cable reel (A).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Horn Switch IP Positive Terminal From Cable Reel
    G03706666Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Using a jumper wire, connect the cable reel side 1P connector (B) to body ground.
    • If the horns sound, replace the horn plate.
    • If the horns do not sound, go to step 3.
  3. Remove the steering column covers (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  4. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness 13P (or 5P) connector (A) from the cable reel.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Dashboard Wire Harness 13P (Or 5P) Connector From Cable Reel
    G03706667Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Using a jumper wire, connect the No. 1 terminal of the dashboard wire harness 13P (or 5P) connector to body ground.
    • If the horns sound, replace the cable reel (see CABLE REEL REPLACEMENT ).
    • If the horns don't sound, check these items:
      • - No. 13 (20 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box.
      • - Relay control module in the under-hood fuse/relay box.
      • - Horns (see CIRCUIT DIAGRAM  ).
      • - An open in the wire.