Losing the Horn!

Post by **egsj** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 10:49 am

I was heaving the moggy up a steep, twisty, high-banked single-track country lane at the weekend and keen to alert any invisible oncoming traffic of my presence, but the horn just wouldn't work. Once back on level ground normal service resumed. Any ideas why this problem?

Jamesy

Post by **mike.perry** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 11:12 am

Check that the horn is still working by connecting it directly to the battery. If the sound is not clear it can be altered by adjusting the small screw in the centre.
If the horn is working then check the condition of the wires and any connections. Also check the horn push contacts Note that the horn is live directly from the fuse and is earthed by the horn push. Series MMs and IIs have a contact ring on the steering column behind the support bracket.

Post by **egsj** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 4:50 pm

Many thanks. I'll look into those possible causes. Can't risk being without my sweet beep...

Jamesy

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 11:57 pm

Perhaps it just didn't work when you had steering lock on ? But is ok in straight-ahead position ?

Post by **egsj** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 11:32 am

Yes, the horn's fine straight ahead and on the level. I didn't have steering lock on. I was going up something like a one in five...

Jamesy

Post by **bmcecosse** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 11:42 am

You did say 'steep twisty' !

Post by **mike.perry** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 5:54 pm

Also check that the screw holding the steering wheel boss and horn push is tight as this provides the earth on later Minors

Post by **PSL184** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 7:20 pm

and if your horn earths through the bracket make sure it is tight to the body of the car....

Post by **rayofleamington** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 8:51 pm

and if your horn earths through the bracket make sure it is tight to the body of the car....

if it earths on the body it won't work from the horn push.

Post by **PSL184** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 9:01 pm

rayofleamington wrote:
and if your horn earths through the bracket make sure it is tight to the body of the car....
if it earths on the body it won't work from the horn push.

Specifics about year / type were not provided in the original post.....

Post by **egsj** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 3:00 pm

Yeah, sorry, it's a 1968 Traveller.
Jamesy

Post by **mike.perry** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 5:31 pm

So is mine, in which case my last post applies.