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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Horns Diagnostic System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Horns

2

Verify that the horns are inoperative.

Do the horns operate normally?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

Inspect the HORN fuse.

Is the HORN fuse open?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Repair the short to ground in CKT 1329 (DK GRN) or horns. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 12

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5

  1. Remove the horn relay from the underhood fuse block.
  2. Connect a test lamp from ground to CKT 42 cavity 1 and cavity 3 of the horn relay socket.

Does the test lamp light in both positions?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Replace the underhood fuse block. Refer to Underhood Fuse Block Replacement in Engine Electrical.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 12

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7

  1. Reinstall the horn relay.
  2. Connect a fused jumper from the underhood fuse block connector C1 cavity E3 to ground.

Does the horn sound?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

8

Replace the Horn Relay. Refer to Horn Relay Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 12

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9

Connect a fused jumper from Body harness side connector C211 cavity A11 to ground.

Does the horn sound?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 11

10

Replace the horn switch. Refer to Horn Switch Replacement - On Vehicle - Tilt in Steering Wheel and Column or Horn Switch Replacement - On Vehicle -Standard in Steering Wheel and Column.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 12

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11

  1. Disconnect the BCM connector C1.
  2. Connect a fused jumper from harness side connector cavity A9, CKT 28 (BLK) to ground.

Does the horn sound?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 12

12

Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 12

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13

Locate and repair open in CKT 28 (BLK). Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is repair complete?

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Go to Step 12

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14

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 3