Morris Minor Owners Club

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

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.

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

Jamesy

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

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

You did say 'steep twisty' !

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

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

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.

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.....

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

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