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testing horn, out of car
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 12:48 pm
by wibble_puppy
hi all,
before I put the horn back into the van I'd like to test it to make sure it makes a noise.
How do I do this? I know which of the terminals were connected when it was in the van, but not which terminal was connected to which terminal of the battery; nor whether it was powered by direct feed from the battery or whether it went through any sort of relay or modulator.
Can I just stick a wire on each terminal of the horn and touch them to the poles of the battery? or do I risk blowing something (no pun intended - sorry
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wibble
Re: testing horn, out of car
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 12:52 pm
by Packedup
wibble_puppy wrote:
Can I just stick a wire on each terminal of the horn and touch them to the poles of the battery?
Yes.
There's no relays or anything as standard, just a pos to the horn, and a wire that runs up the steering column and is earthed through the push. So there's no problems just wiring it to a battery, other than the noise!
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 1:07 pm
by wibble_puppy
hurrah!
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 1:17 pm
by ASL642
When are we going to see some more pics of this amazing coloured van?
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 3:28 pm
by rayofleamington
if you use a battery, it should be fine. If you test with a battery charger it might not work (the regulated DC isn't usually clean and that can cause some parts not to work.)
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 4:02 pm
by wibble_puppy
right ho. will use battery. cheers, ray
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 5:38 pm
by Peetee
Point it away from you though cos it will sound loud - Oh, and it might jump around as well so test it on the floor.
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 6:18 pm
by wibble_puppy
cool, i will strap it to the cat
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 6:36 pm
by ASL642
Poor moggie!
Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 5:10 pm
by Pyoor_Kate
I'd just like to second Lou's question... When do we get to see more pics? It's sooo shiny looking
Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 9:36 pm
by wibble_puppy
lol i am kind of shy about it
here's one for yas:
Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 9:37 pm
by wibble_puppy
hmmm still looking kind of drab on here compared with the original pics
Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 9:42 pm
by d_harris
Umm, just a sec Wibble, you have perhaps one of the most distinctive 'minor's out there and you are shy about it?
Run that by me once again.........?
Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 10:13 pm
by wibble_puppy
well i just can't make up my mind whether painting it that colour was one of the worst decisions I've ever made, or a dream come true. Won't really know till I'm pootling about in it and have got used to it, I guess
Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 10:32 pm
by polo2k
ACK! just post pics and we will let you know ;)
just think its cheeper to respray while shes apart :p
Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 11:28 pm
by ASL642
WP Do I need to take my sunglasses to the National or should I take Jon's welding mask to avoid the glare of THAT PAINT!!
Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 8:20 am
by wibble_puppy
lol
i hope people enjoy it and don't run a mile!
Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 10:20 am
by ASL642
Rubbish from what small amount of it I've seen it must look fantastic.
Have you got the cab on yet? or are we going to have an assembly party in Branch Av?
Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 11:17 am
by polo2k
polo2k wrote:ACK! just post pics and we will let you know ;)
just think its cheeper to respray while shes apart :p
I missed the picture you posted. That looks amazing! The more eyecatching and appealing we make minors the longer they will be around.
Kudos to you sir!
Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 10:05 pm
by jackkelleher
Looks pretty good to me...
Did that horn work?