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308 Horn Location

Discussion in '308/328' started by Big Daddy, Mar 12, 2009.

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  1. Big Daddy

    Big Daddy Karting

    Jan 3, 2009
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    My horn has stopped working. I hear the relay clicking when I push the button, so I think the problem may be the horn itself.

    Can anyone give me instructions for accessing and removing the horn for testing? I have an '81 308 GTSi.

    Thanks.
     
  2. irondogmike

    irondogmike F1 Rookie

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    b4 you even take the horn out,there are three screw's on top,take those out and pry off the lid,squirt about 3-4 drops of 3 in 1 oil,put back the lid and see if that works for you,alot of times these horns need to be lubricated on a regular bases
     
  3. Papa Duck

    Papa Duck Formula Junior

    Jan 16, 2006
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    The unit is located in the right front near the headlight motor. Open the front boot and look between the right headlight and the spare tire well. You will see the the rounf top of the compressor with the three screws that were mentioned. No need to take anything apart.
     
  4. Owens84QV

    Owens84QV F1 Rookie

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    #4 Owens84QV, Mar 13, 2009
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  5. Big Daddy

    Big Daddy Karting

    Jan 3, 2009
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    I found the compressor in my car, but the location is a bit different than what is in the photo.

    I was wondering about the plastic tab on the top of the compressor that reads "oil". Should I be adding oil there instead of taking the cover off, or is this for adding oil as regular maintenance? And if so what kind of oil am I supposed to use? Thanks.
     
  6. Steve Magnusson

    Steve Magnusson Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #6 Steve Magnusson, Mar 13, 2009
    Last edited: Mar 13, 2009
    Both -- some compressors have the oiling port (so add the oil there) and some don't (so you have to disassemble the cover to add the oil).

    A light machine oil is ideal (e.g., sewing machine oil, 3-in-1 oil), but almost any oil is better than nothing. (Assuming the +12V is reaching the electric motor) You might still need to disassemble and clean things up (if you are presently "frozen"), but try adding a few drops -- if it doesn't work immediately, it might after allowing a few minutes for the oil to wick around, but if still dead = disassemble.

    It really does help keep the compressor in better shape to "toot" the horn once in a while.
     
  7. Big Daddy

    Big Daddy Karting

    Jan 3, 2009
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    Albuquerque, NM, USA
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    Thanks everyone for your help.

    It turned out the compressor wasn't working because the fuse was bad. I replaced the fuse and the compressor worked but the horn did not sound (I oiled the compressor anyway). I removed the horn and it seems to have been clogged up with rust and mud. I tried to clean it out but it still didn't work.

    So, I installed a cheap plastic air horn I had lying around next to the compressor and connected it with a new air hose, and it is working great for now.

    I will see if I can repair the old horn. If it does not work I will decide if I want to keep my cheap plastic horn or replace the original, which T. Rutlands sells for about $110 delivered.

    In the meantime, thanks for all the advice. It is good to have a working horn again.
     
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  8. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    FIAMM horn kits are often available at local auto parts stores.

    Good you got it sorted......I found the headlight had pinched off the air lines....LOL!
     
  9. Neonzapper

    Neonzapper F1 Rookie

    Oct 19, 2008
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    So funny that we have to oil our horns! :)
     
  10. spiderseeker

    spiderseeker Formula 3

    Jul 22, 2005
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    Harbor Freight sells the horns for about $12.
     
  11. chris marsh

    chris marsh F1 Veteran
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    This picture isn't helping me much. Does someone want to give me a clue to what I am looking at?
     
  12. Paul_308

    Paul_308 Formula 3

    Mar 12, 2004
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    First picture was taken fore of the front passenger tire in the area below the headlight. The area is almost too clean to be recognizable.

    In my car the compressor is on the other side of the bulkhead shown and the plastic tooters are in center ahead of the radiator and is accessible from above near the bonnet hinge.
     

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