I wish the horn wasn't so sensitive
12-01-2003, 04:52 PM
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I wish the horn wasn't so sensitive
Twice now I have hit my horn by accident. Once while I reversed in an underground parking lot (read: LOUD) and the worst one was while I was in a funeral precession 
(definately wasnt good!)
(definately wasnt good!)
12-01-2003, 05:55 PM
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Originally posted by virus7
I hit the thing all the time and it scares me to death! usually when backing out or going slow, my g/f laughs everytime. My old altima had the two little horn buttons and it sounded like a toy horn so I cant really complain too much.
I hit the thing all the time and it scares me to death! usually when backing out or going slow, my g/f laughs everytime. My old altima had the two little horn buttons and it sounded like a toy horn so I cant really complain too much.
Also, the horn kinda sounds like a Ford's horn instead of the beep beep I am used to on my other cars.
12-01-2003, 05:57 PM
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I like it. It gives us the chance to use just a small ... toot? of the horn instead of having to blare it every time. My g/f's car and my moms car needs to be leaned on just to get it to honk. I've had times when I tried to use it lightly and it didn't work. I do agree ours could use a little less sensitivity though. 
12-01-2003, 06:05 PM
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Originally posted by KC 2004 TSX
I like the horn. It's certainly sensitive but that's OK. I do wish that when you lock the doors that the sound was not the horn. It's too loud.
I like the horn. It's certainly sensitive but that's OK. I do wish that when you lock the doors that the sound was not the horn. It's too loud.
12-01-2003, 06:09 PM
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Originally posted by 2004_Acura_TSX
I agree with you there, but I would like to hear a bleep bleep sound when the doors are locked along with the lights flashing......kinda like what Lexus and Toyota have on their cars.
I agree with you there, but I would like to hear a bleep bleep sound when the doors are locked along with the lights flashing......kinda like what Lexus and Toyota have on their cars.
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I like the horn's tone, but it is waaayyy too sensitive. I find myself embarrassed frequently in traffic, frequently when I'm adjusting the gauge lighting (usually turning up with lights on during rain in daytime). Does anyone know if there's a universal gesture for 'sorry, didn't mean to hit my horn there, you're ok man'? I usually give a half-hearted wave like a dumbass 
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[i]Also, the horn kinda sounds like a Ford's horn instead of the beep beep I am used to on my other cars. [/B]
I have the opposite problem - I try tap the horn with my thumb and end up changing cd tracks because I didn't reach far enough (or my thumb's too short!).
12-01-2003, 07:37 PM
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Originally posted by 2004_Acura_TSX
I agree with you there, but I would like to hear a bleep bleep sound when the doors are locked along with the lights flashing......kinda like what Lexus and Toyota have on their cars.
I agree with you there, but I would like to hear a bleep bleep sound when the doors are locked along with the lights flashing......kinda like what Lexus and Toyota have on their cars.
12-01-2003, 08:13 PM
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I am quite happy with the sound of the horn. Very happy itsounds nothing liek the civic horn.
But its just too dam sensitive! My old car was alot harder and I could still "blip" the horn if i wanted.
But its just too dam sensitive! My old car was alot harder and I could still "blip" the horn if i wanted.
12-01-2003, 10:00 PM
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Originally posted by KC 2004 TSX
.....I do wish that when you lock the doors that the sound was not the horn. It's too loud.
.....I do wish that when you lock the doors that the sound was not the horn. It's too loud.
12-01-2003, 11:08 PM
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Originally posted by kiteboy
I like the fact that it isn't a little yappy-dog horn like on my Civic.
I like the fact that it isn't a little yappy-dog horn like on my Civic.
The TSX horn is loud enough you can use it to scare the cellphones right out of peoples hands and cause inattentive old ladies to soil themselves. With only a light tap. So satisfying.
12-02-2003, 01:00 AM
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It's damn loud alright. And remember, don't punch the steering wheel if you miss an appointment because you got stuck in traffic. That's what I did on Sunday and the damn thing got jammed, sending the horn on a ten second blast before I could figure out what was going on and fix the damn wheel.
Quite embarrassing it was. My whole cabin fogged up from my red face:o
Quite embarrassing it was. My whole cabin fogged up from my red face:o
12-02-2003, 08:48 AM
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Originally posted by larchmont
Most of the time I feel that way..... but if you ever "lose" your car in a stadium parking lot or someplace like that, you'll appreciate being able to do the MoFo horn sound.
Most of the time I feel that way..... but if you ever "lose" your car in a stadium parking lot or someplace like that, you'll appreciate being able to do the MoFo horn sound.
12-02-2003, 08:52 AM
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Originally posted by jcg878
I like the horn's tone, but it is waaayyy too sensitive. I find myself embarrassed frequently in traffic, frequently when I'm adjusting the gauge lighting (usually turning up with lights on during rain in daytime). Does anyone know if there's a universal gesture for 'sorry, didn't mean to hit my horn there, you're ok man'? I usually give a half-hearted wave like a dumbass
I like the horn's tone, but it is waaayyy too sensitive. I find myself embarrassed frequently in traffic, frequently when I'm adjusting the gauge lighting (usually turning up with lights on during rain in daytime). Does anyone know if there's a universal gesture for 'sorry, didn't mean to hit my horn there, you're ok man'? I usually give a half-hearted wave like a dumbass
12-03-2003, 06:44 PM
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Originally posted by majormojo
Ditto. My Accord had such a pathetic horn - sounded like a bleating lamb or something. Definitely not something that had any sense of urgency. Sort of a whiny little "ummm... excuse me, if it's not too much trouble, could you please notice me over here? It's OK if you don't though."
The TSX horn is loud enough you can use it to scare the cellphones right out of peoples hands and cause inattentive old ladies to soil themselves. With only a light tap. So satisfying.
Ditto. My Accord had such a pathetic horn - sounded like a bleating lamb or something. Definitely not something that had any sense of urgency. Sort of a whiny little "ummm... excuse me, if it's not too much trouble, could you please notice me over here? It's OK if you don't though."
The TSX horn is loud enough you can use it to scare the cellphones right out of peoples hands and cause inattentive old ladies to soil themselves. With only a light tap. So satisfying.
12-04-2003, 02:56 PM
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Originally posted by kiteboy
I like the fact that it isn't a little yappy-dog horn like on my Civic.
I have the opposite problem - I try tap the horn with my thumb and end up changing cd tracks because I didn't reach far enough (or my thumb's too short!).
I like the fact that it isn't a little yappy-dog horn like on my Civic.
I have the opposite problem - I try tap the horn with my thumb and end up changing cd tracks because I didn't reach far enough (or my thumb's too short!).
My horn is too sensitive too. I only spoke firmly to it, and it cried the whole way home.
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Man it sure is sensitive and I seem to be blowing it all the time
Is it me or does the horn on the TSX seem pretty sensitive. I am always blowing it when I get out or lean over to pick something from the passenger side.
04-11-2005, 08:27 PM
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yes when i first got my TSX it happened alot and it was fuuny as hell...do a search on this, i think their was a real funny thread about blowing your horn by accident and how people react....i would search for you but lazy and dead tired after the gym 
04-11-2005, 08:42 PM
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I tap the bottom portion of the horn, and it makes a light tweet, last time I was washing the inside i hit the top and it sounded off... haha someone in the garage had a heart attack...
04-11-2005, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by NJtsx
yes when i first got my TSX it happened alot and it was fuuny as hell...do a search on this, i think their was a real funny thread about blowing your horn by accident and how people react....i would search for you but lazy and dead tired after the gym
there you go!
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04-11-2005, 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Elephantman_nosefacehead
Is it me or does the horn on the TSX seem pretty sensitive. I am always blowing it when I get out or lean over to pick something from the passenger side.
04-12-2005, 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by kiteboy
I like the fact that it isn't a little yappy-dog horn like on my Civic.
04-12-2005, 05:59 AM
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Hey FDL, you still aren't used to the horn ya 
04-12-2005, 06:00 AM
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It's been engineered by Acura specifically to annoy you.
04-12-2005, 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by sauceman
I think the TSX horn is a HUGE step from the stock horn of the Integra. Integra owners will know what I'm talking about. I don't think I could of scared a baby with that freakin' horn.
04-12-2005, 07:46 AM
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I hit that thing regularly ... usually when I am getting out of the car & pulling my bookbag/gymbag out from the passenger seat. This was one of my very first observations/complaints about the car ... a minor one, mind u.
