I wish the horn wasn't so sensitive
04-12-2005, 08:10 AM
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Unfortunately I discovered this sensitivity at the wrong time.
I was pulled over for enthusiastic driving and the officer parked the cruiser on the right side of the car. After he collected my license and registration he proceeded to check out my record in his car. Well, left to my own devices waiting for him to write up a ticket (it took a few minutes) I noticed a smudge on the Acura logo on the horn. Tried to wipe it off and with a slight rub off went the horn.
The officer looked at me like I was crazy. All I could do was shrug.
I was pulled over for enthusiastic driving and the officer parked the cruiser on the right side of the car. After he collected my license and registration he proceeded to check out my record in his car. Well, left to my own devices waiting for him to write up a ticket (it took a few minutes) I noticed a smudge on the Acura logo on the horn. Tried to wipe it off and with a slight rub off went the horn.
The officer looked at me like I was crazy. All I could do was shrug.
04-12-2005, 08:30 AM
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I thought it was just me.....maybe H&R makes sport springs for our horn to stiffen it up?
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04-12-2005, 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by virtualbong
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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.
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.
This is the sound that most people want.
04-12-2005, 08:41 AM
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Have the same problem, sometimes i try without looking to hit the stereo buttons on the wheel and hit the horn. Its kinda annoying how sensative it is, but oh well
04-12-2005, 08:52 AM
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The only issue I have with the horn is the placement on the steering wheel. I can't tell you how many times I accidentally hit the steering wheel and the horn goes off. Its so sensitive.
04-12-2005, 08:53 AM
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LOL, I just commented on the sensitivity of the horn in another thread, LOL
When I'm sitting at a red light and I want to change a cd, I put my cd case on my lap. Everytime I've done this, the horn goes off and the person in front of me lurches a little bit thinking that its a green light, LOL
When I'm sitting at a red light and I want to change a cd, I put my cd case on my lap. Everytime I've done this, the horn goes off and the person in front of me lurches a little bit thinking that its a green light, LOL
lol I think after that causes a few accidents and or Road Rage cases Acura is gonna have to put out a TSB to get it dulled down
three horn threads?
04-12-2005, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
I take it the missus is still recovering from the child bearing? 
Yes
And even if she wasn't, the baby is sleeping in a cradle in our room until the crib that we ordered 12 weeks ago gets here 
04-12-2005, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
I take it the missus is still recovering from the child bearing?
Jlukja, who wonders if that's what Mrs. domn said.
04-12-2005, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by domn
Yes And even if she wasn't, the baby is sleeping in a cradle in our room until the crib that we ordered 12 weeks ago gets here
And even if she wasn't, the baby is sleeping in a cradle in our room until the crib that we ordered 12 weeks ago gets here 
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so does this guy
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what're you talking about...
04-12-2005, 11:10 AM
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I hit my horn alot getting in and out of my car by accident. It is sensitive, but I think I perfer it to the alternative. Sound is not that anoying so it is all good in the end.
04-12-2005, 11:37 AM
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UPDATE: 1.5 years later.
I dont hit the horn anymore. Its not a problem. However it would be nice if it wasnt so sensitive because I like to play drums on my steering wheel.
I dont hit the horn anymore. Its not a problem. However it would be nice if it wasnt so sensitive because I like to play drums on my steering wheel.
04-12-2005, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by fdl
UPDATE: 1.5 years later.
I dont hit the horn anymore. Its not a problem. However it would be nice if it wasnt so sensitive because I like to play drums on my steering wheel.
I dont hit the horn anymore. Its not a problem. However it would be nice if it wasnt so sensitive because I like to play drums on my steering wheel.
04-12-2005, 05:46 PM
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horn is sensitive.
Originally Posted by dzuy
beep beep.
why is everyone complainin about horns today?
maybe everyone is horny?
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why is everyone complainin about horns today?
maybe everyone is horny?
:troutslap
dzuy's on a roll today. must be the new shift knob giving him such joy....
08-26-2007, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by fdl
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!)
08-26-2007, 06:11 PM
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The horn scared the shit out of me when I locked myself in with the remote and when I tried to exit out of the vehicle, the alarm horn blasted!
Did that a couple of times.
Did that a couple of times.
08-26-2007, 10:18 PM
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Talk about thread resurrection! 
But funny thread, glad to know I'm not the only one who's honked by accident.
I first found out how sensitive the horn is when I leaned my hand over it (ready to honk because there was another driver swerving in the next lane in front of me like he wasn't paying attention to the road). After I passed him, I rested my hand a little as I came up to a huge group of big biker dudes on their Harleys, and of course that's when I honked by accident. Of course, my first reaction was "Who the hell's honking!?" but I quickly realized it was coming from me.
On the Accords, you had to really slam down on the horn to get a bleating-lamb-sound out of it, and I liked the two button horn on my previous car (Civic) because it was hard to honk by accident. But glad to know when you need to honk quickly, it's easy on this car.
Talk about timing though... Glad they didn't corner me with their hogs though, there were hundreds of them I think my mouth forming the word "OOPS!" tipped them off.
But funny thread, glad to know I'm not the only one who's honked by accident.I first found out how sensitive the horn is when I leaned my hand over it (ready to honk because there was another driver swerving in the next lane in front of me like he wasn't paying attention to the road). After I passed him, I rested my hand a little as I came up to a huge group of big biker dudes on their Harleys, and of course that's when I honked by accident. Of course, my first reaction was "Who the hell's honking!?" but I quickly realized it was coming from me.
On the Accords, you had to really slam down on the horn to get a bleating-lamb-sound out of it, and I liked the two button horn on my previous car (Civic) because it was hard to honk by accident. But glad to know when you need to honk quickly, it's easy on this car.
Talk about timing though... Glad they didn't corner me with their hogs though, there were hundreds of them
I think my mouth forming the word "OOPS!" tipped them off.
08-26-2007, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by fdl
UPDATE: 1.5 years later.
I dont hit the horn anymore. Its not a problem. However it would be nice if it wasnt so sensitive because I like to play drums on my steering wheel.
I dont hit the horn anymore. Its not a problem. However it would be nice if it wasnt so sensitive because I like to play drums on my steering wheel.
Did the sound from pressing lock twice used to be the horn though? Now it's just a nice beep.
08-27-2007, 02:53 AM
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What I hate is when I'm cleaning the inside of my car. I can't even wipe the steering wheel without the car honking. It's literally so sensitive...I bet if I were to put an empty folder/binder on my lap and then let it fall on the steering wheel, it'd honk.
The good thing though is that it's easy to honk when necessary. On my accord, I have to fish for the button since my steering wheel might be at an angle. The bad thing is that my family can reach over and hit the horn
The good thing though is that it's easy to honk when necessary. On my accord, I have to fish for the button since my steering wheel might be at an angle. The bad thing is that my family can reach over and hit the horn
08-27-2007, 12:16 PM
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I scare myself at least once a week while getting out of the car when my laptop bag hits the horn. 
Of course this happens while I'm in the garage so its that much louder!
Of course this happens while I'm in the garage so its that much louder!