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Still no horn or turning signals on my '81...

Posted: 5/14/23 5:35am Message 1 of 5
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Powder Springs, GA - USA
Joined: 8/5/2008
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Vette(s): 1981 2-tone Claret. 4spd transmission, cloth interior, Gymkanna suspension, Glass T-Tops, A/C, Alloy Wheels, 28,000 original miles, prize-winning car in new condition.

I checked the light bulbs on all four corners and they all work: brake lights, flashers, markers. I check and replaced fuses, and I thought that I replaced the relays, but the horn and turning signals still didn't work. Then I changed the switch in the steering column, which was a major PITA. Still no horn or turning signals. Any ideas?

Signed, Perplexed



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Re: Still no horn or turning signals on my '81...

Posted: 5/15/23 8:26pm Message 2 of 5
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Electrical "gremlins" are an absolute P.I.T.A..  I've never been good with electrical things so very frustrating when I have to try and sort them out.  All I can add is to say is to chase as many of the connections, connectors and even the wires as you can to make sure they are solid and, good luck...!!!




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Re: Still no horn or turning signals on my '81...

Posted: 5/17/23 11:31am Message 3 of 5
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Hernando, FL - USA
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I had an 81 and the horns didn’t work 12 v applied to each to test 

replaced defective horns, ( not Easy to do)

got Continuity to horns when pressed, but had to replace the horn relay to make it operate properly.

The original horns with toast

larry

 

 




Re: Still no horn or turning signals on my '81...

Posted: 5/22/23 10:35am Message 4 of 5
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West Haven, CT - USA
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Vette(s): 1968 Coupe L36

 Check the relay in fender well, jump the I believe green wire there if horns work that is your culprit 



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Re: Still no horn or turning signals on my '81...

Posted: 5/22/23 10:38am Message 5 of 5
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Powder Springs, GA - USA
Joined: 8/5/2008
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Vette(s): 1981 2-tone Claret. 4spd transmission, cloth interior, Gymkanna suspension, Glass T-Tops, A/C, Alloy Wheels, 28,000 original miles, prize-winning car in new condition.

Thanks! I will try that.




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