Horn sensitivity . . . ??
10-08-2009, 02:06 AM
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Horn sensitivity . . . ??
Maybe I'm just going crazy, but my horn seems to be getting more sensitive. I don't think my driving style has changed in the 2 years I've had this car, but now when I turn right or left I sometimes barely touch the horn pad and the horn toots . . . . Seems all I have to do is stare at it and it goes off.
Anyone else experiencing this?
Anyone else experiencing this?
10-08-2009, 02:53 AM
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Maybe I'm just going crazy, but my horn seems to be getting more sensitive. I don't think my driving style has changed in the 2 years I've had this car, but now when I turn right or left I sometimes barely touch the horn pad and the horn toots . . . . Seems all I have to do is stare at it and it goes off.
Anyone else experiencing this?
Anyone else experiencing this?
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10-08-2009, 09:54 AM
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+1 for bad bushings
There are rubber parts between the metal of the horn and the bracket that hold the airbag to the steering wheel. They degrade and the area between the contacts gets closer and closer... At some point the rubber might even degrade to the point that the horn honks from simply applying the brakes...
There are some "home fixes" on Renntech, or you can replace the part. It seems to me that it was about $100 but dont quote me on that one
GL - OH by the way its a simple fix that almost any person should be able to complete - no need for the Porsche Tax from the dealer
There are rubber parts between the metal of the horn and the bracket that hold the airbag to the steering wheel. They degrade and the area between the contacts gets closer and closer... At some point the rubber might even degrade to the point that the horn honks from simply applying the brakes...
There are some "home fixes" on Renntech, or you can replace the part. It seems to me that it was about $100 but dont quote me on that one
GL - OH by the way its a simple fix that almost any person should be able to complete - no need for the Porsche Tax from the dealer
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07-21-2010, 04:06 PM
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Here's the link to the renntech discussion on fixes. In a nutshell, the expensive solution is to buy the replacement frame and the frugal solution is to fill the existing bushings with black silicone sealer.
http://www.renntech.org/forums/index...page__hl__horn
http://www.renntech.org/forums/index...page__hl__horn
07-21-2010, 04:21 PM
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I've been dealing with this a lot lately. Last Saturday on a nice quick drive I was getting a quick "honk!" on the cattle guards....in addition to time when I just slightly leaned the palm of my hand on the corner of the wheel.
Something to do this weekend!
Something to do this weekend!
07-21-2010, 05:28 PM
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Here's the link to the renntech discussion on fixes. In a nutshell, the expensive solution is to buy the replacement frame and the frugal solution is to fill the existing bushings with black silicone sealer.
http://www.renntech.org/forums/index...page__hl__horn
http://www.renntech.org/forums/index...page__hl__horn
Looks like I have to buy black silicone sealer, instead.
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