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308 weak horn fix

Discussion in '308/328' started by matteo, Jun 11, 2006.

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  1. matteo

    matteo F1 World Champ

    Aug 1, 2002
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    Today, while I had the front of the car apart to fix the blower motor, I decided to take a look at why my horn was not working. Prior to it not working it was pretty weak.

    While messing around the horn compressor area, I found It has a loose wire. I reconnected the wire and wammo! it worked but it was way weak.

    I remember that the compressor used oil so I thought I would take of the three screws on the top of the compressor.

    Once it was opened up I took a look inside and it was bone dry.

    I sprayed some WD-40 and sealed it back up.

    I pressed the horn button again and WAMMO!!!

    Both horns were at full volume.

    If you have not put oil in your horn compressor...ever. I recommend you do. It will improve your horn 10 fold.
     
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  2. greg328

    greg328 F1 Rookie

    Nov 17, 2003
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    yep, I too added some lightweight oil to my 308 horn and it's super loud now...

    Scares small children....!

    Greg
     
  3. don_xvi

    don_xvi F1 Rookie

    Nov 1, 2003
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    Funny enough, I just dripped a few drops of Mobil 1 into mine today!
    Not sure of the properties of Fiamm horn oil called out in the manual, but what isn't Mobil 1 good enough for!?!?!? :D
     
  4. 330gt

    330gt Formula 3

    Nov 12, 2004
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    Kerry Chesbro
    I would go back and put a couple of drops of a light weight oil, like 3 in 1 oil, sewing machine oil, or some pneumatic (air tool) oil. The WD-40 is too light and won't work in the long run.
     
  5. matteo

    matteo F1 World Champ

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    I have plans to do that, I just need to go get some.
     

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