1988 Mustang - Horn won't stop beeping :)

Hey,

Just wondering if I could get some ideas.

I have a convertible 88 Mustang GT. The horn will not stop when the
key is turned to the on position or car is started.

I had to pull the center of the steering wheel off and unplug the wire
to get it to stop...any ideas on what to check/change?

Thanks,
Marc

"Marc" > wrote in message
...
> Hey,
>
> Just wondering if I could get some ideas.
>
> I have a convertible 88 Mustang GT. The horn will not stop when the
> key is turned to the on position or car is started.
>
> I had to pull the center of the steering wheel off and unplug the wire
> to get it to stop...any ideas on what to check/change?
>
> Thanks,
> Marc

If it stops when you pull the wire, almost has to be the horn switch itself.

Al

Big Al wrote:
> "Marc" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Hey,
>>
>> Just wondering if I could get some ideas.
>>
>> I have a convertible 88 Mustang GT. The horn will not stop when the
>> key is turned to the on position or car is started.
>>
>> I had to pull the center of the steering wheel off and unplug the wire
>> to get it to stop...any ideas on what to check/change?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Marc
>
> If it stops when you pull the wire, almost has to be the horn switch itself.
>
> Al
>
>
My horn works without the key on, sounds like an alarm, no?

GILL wrote:
> Big Al wrote:
>> "Marc" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Hey,
>>>
>>> Just wondering if I could get some ideas.
>>>
>>> I have a convertible 88 Mustang GT. The horn will not stop when the
>>> key is turned to the on position or car is started.
>>>
>>> I had to pull the center of the steering wheel off and unplug the wire
>>> to get it to stop...any ideas on what to check/change?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Marc
>>
>> If it stops when you pull the wire, almost has to be the horn switch
>> itself.
>>
>> Al
>>
> My horn works without the key on, sounds like an alarm, no?

So does mine, and I have to wonder if pulling the steering wheel was
the easiest way to disconnect the horn.

--



"Pot, thy colour is black, thy material make-up is primarily of iron and
thy criminal record is that of soliciting for the purpose of
prostitution." - Marc B.

On Feb 5, 2:06*pm, "WindsorFox<[SS]>" >
wrote:
> GILL wrote:
> > Big Al wrote:
> >> "Marc" > wrote in message
> ....
> >>> Hey,
>
> >>> Just wondering if I could get some ideas.
>
> >>> I have a convertible 88 Mustang GT. The horn will not stop when the
> >>> key is turned to the on position or car is started.
>
> >>> I had to pull the center of the steering wheel off and unplug the wire
> >>> to get it to stop...any ideas on what to check/change?
>
> >>> Thanks,
> >>> Marc
>
> >> If it stops when you pull the wire, almost has to be the horn switch
> >> itself.
>
> >> Al
>
> > My horn works without the key on, sounds like an alarm, no?
>
> * *So does mine, and I have to wonder if pulling the steering wheel was
> the easiest way to disconnect the horn.
>
> --
>
> "Pot, thy colour is black, thy material make-up is primarily of iron and
> thy criminal record is that of soliciting for the purpose of
> prostitution." - Marc B.

It may not have been the easiest but it was the quickest (that part
just clips in). The horn is on constantly...after checking even when
the key is not in the ignition .

Marc

On Feb 5, 2:54*pm, Marc > wrote:
> It may not have been the easiest but it was the quickest (that part
> just clips in). The horn is on constantly...after checking even when
> the key is not in the ignition .

Mine did the same thing ... ('89 LX 5.0)

The "switch" wears or breaks down over time.
It can be rebuilt easily, I did it myself.

There's 3 layers to the switch:
contact : insulator : contact
The middle insulator layer has become compressed and no
longer keeps the 2 contact layers apart. It needs to be replaced.
I used a soft plastic (vinyl ?) material that was just a bit thicker
than the original just for good measure. You might even use
cardboard. Use the old piece for a pattern and cut out the notches
and holes - reassemble.

good luck
rd