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Horn Problem

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Old 08-29-2009, 12:00 PM
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Any suggestions on how to troubleshoot horn problem on my 2004 Cooper S? When activated, a 'relay?' seems to be clicking near the fuse panel but the fuse is OK.

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Old 08-31-2009, 09:20 PM
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check at the horn for voltage ... 12 volts present then Bad Horn ... No 12 volts then you'll have to trace the wiring back to the relay ...
 
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Old 09-01-2009, 06:08 AM
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Thanks,

From your comment, I guess there is a horn relay? That is apparently what I hear clicking but have been unable to locate. Is it near the fuse panel?
 
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Old 09-20-2009, 05:07 AM
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The failure rate of the horn assemblies (there are 2) is immense. They often fill full of water or moisture and then fail. As a previous poster said, check for 12v power and continuity with ground at the horn connector when an assistant presses the horn button.
 
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