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Old 02-02-2019, 03:19 PM
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so one of my horns isn’t working. no beepbeep, just meepmeep. so i checked and the whole freakin bumper has to come off to access the horns. wow, thats a lot of stuff to do just to get to the horns. luckily she still under warranty so ill let them do it. life goes on.
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in my 991, the horn is very easy to access, its up by the battery and one screw and its out.
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My horn was also replaced under warranty a couple years ago. Yes, the bumper cover needs to be removed. Tell them to make sure they clean your radiators real well while they are in there.
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Originally Posted by drcollie
in my 991, the horn is very easy to access, its up by the battery and one screw and its out.
That's not the horn. I think it's part of the alarm system?
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I had this several times with my 996 way back when. Can’t think I’ve had this issue with any other car.

what is it with Porsche and horns?
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[QUOTE=drcollie;15612065]in my 991, the horn is very easy to access, its up by the battery and one screw and its out.[/:QUOTE]
if only it were that easy. what you are referring to are the sirens for the alarm. the horns are under the front bumper cover on either side of the radiators.
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I wonder if one of mine isn't working. When I pressed the horn, Sara and I both laughed because the sound was so wimpy. As you say, "meep," not "BEEP."
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I wonder if one of mine isn't working. When I pressed the horn, Sara and I both laughed because the sound was so wimpy. As you say, "meep," not "BEEP."
It's out.
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Originally Posted by LexVan
It's out.
Gotcha. I believe I will remain one-horned for now.
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I had one of mine go about 6 months ago as well. Thankfully was still under warranty! Although I wouldn't have minded learning how to take the front bumper off. Can't be any harder than changing the battery in the freaking 958 Cayenne!



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