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Old 05-12-2017 | 03:51 PM
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JC Whitney always has some really interesting stuff.

Train Horn (sold individually, full set would go around $650):

http://www.jcwhitney.com/kleinn-horn...erid=c2545u0j1
Old 05-13-2017 | 01:32 AM
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The super tones are loud and sound like the original horns should have sounded - AND they fit like the originals (and last rather well). Avoid the too cheap options...

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Old 03-04-2018 | 04:39 PM
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Am I testing at the correct points and is my meter

When the probes are not touching anything the meter reads 1
on the correct setting to check for this ?
If it is then I am fine since I am getting a 000 and 001 on each horn, but one doesn't work !
Old 03-04-2018 | 04:53 PM
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Your meter, as shown, is in diode test function, not resistance
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You want to be on one of the settings to the left (Clockwise).

Depending on the meter, it should read something like "Open" or "x" or "-" when the probes aren't touching each other (should be in the manual) and "0" when touching.
I always touch them quick to check when I turn it on because mine is old and sometimes the probe wires break loose.
Old 03-06-2018 | 11:01 AM
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Thank you Billu and Joe. I will check my manual again.
Old 03-06-2018 | 11:16 AM
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I just checked on the web and it seems my "great" meter doesn't have the setting for continuity testing !


Joe Blo
i have this model...how do you test for continuity?REPLY


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Joe Blo use the diode setting. the display will show 000 if the leads are shorted or if the circuit is complete.REPLY
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Old 03-06-2018 | 11:59 AM
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Found it thanks.
So if it is close to 0 when I test these two points on the horn then the circuit is fine ?
If only one horn works when depressing the steering wheel pad, then I might have a bad wire which gets to my other horn ?
To test for bad wiring, would I have to remove the horn pad on the steering wheel to test continuity from there to the other end ? Or is there a better way.
Old 03-06-2018 | 10:29 PM
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Both horns are connected to the same thing - if one works the other should work too... you can simply parallel them up. Practically - swap the connections first - if the same horn still works then its the other horn that has the problem not the wiring. If its not easy to resolve - high quality horns are not that expensive - I'd just get new ones...

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Old 03-07-2018 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Alan
Both horns are connected to the same thing - if one works the other should work too... you can simply parallel them up. Practically - swap the connections first - if the same horn still works then its the other horn that has the problem not the wiring. If its not easy to resolve - high quality horns are not that expensive - I'd just get new ones...

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Thank you Alan, I will try that it might just be broken wires going to the other horn. One last test and then I will pas to an alternative which i already am ready to purchase.
Old 03-12-2024 | 01:33 PM
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Anyone replace their OEM horn with an aftermarket horn with more presence?
A deeper/bolder/louder more masculine bellow?
Something that sounds testosterone filled German? Not estrogen fueled peeps?
Ideally something that requires no modifications?
Old 03-15-2024 | 10:13 AM
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Parts geek sells a nice replacement set of 928 horns about 110.00
you need hi and low tone

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Old 03-15-2024 | 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ClassiCarBuyer
Anyone replace their OEM horn with an aftermarket horn with more presence?
A deeper/bolder/louder more masculine bellow?
Something that sounds testosterone filled German? Not estrogen fueled peeps?
Ideally something that requires no modifications?
Did you read the thread? Hella Supertones are available on Amazon for ~$40 a pair, plug & play, mount the same way as later year stock horns (not sure about early trumpet horns), much louder assertive twin tone sound.

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