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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 09:10 AM
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Horn Assembly

yes i have a 2002 acura tl type s the horn is not working does anybody have a diagram so i can check the horn assembly out and see if thats broken the horn on our gen arent electronic are they?? any suggestions on things to check out that could be the problem i can get horn parts for cheap but i need to know exactly what i would need all input is appreciated thanks
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 09:33 AM
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I would check the fuse first.
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 09:36 AM
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It very likely is the infamous steering wheel clockspring grounding problem. Turn the steering wheel 1/4 turn to either side and see if he horn will work then.
The problem is described in Acura Service Bulletin 03-015. The mod knows where to find & post this SB
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 11:26 PM
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which fuse is it and i will check tomorrow on that 1/4 turn where can i get that servive bulletin 03-015 can somebody post this?? thanks for your help
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 03:29 AM
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the fuses are all marked - look at the cover for label

here is the owner book so you can check for further info on location
https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/...01_OMANUAL.asp click your year then model

Check for 12 volt power at the horn connector, one is in front of the radiator and another hidden behind the bumper cover

ask the service manager at the dealer about the tech bulletin
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Old Nov 28, 2011 | 10:23 AM
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Same Horn Issue

when I first got my 2002 Acura TL the horn worked fine but then it did stop working one day, I tried what you said about turning the steering wheel but I had to turn mine completely to the driver side hard in order for the horn to work, how can you reset the clockspring for the horn to work properly
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Old Nov 28, 2011 | 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by semajh106
how can you reset the clockspring for the horn to work properly

Acura Service Bulletin 03-015 explains how to fix it. You can have this trouble with any of the electrical buttons on the steering wheel.
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Old May 24, 2021 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by AlanW
Acura Service Bulletin 03-015 explains how to fix it. You can have this trouble with any of the electrical buttons on the steering wheel.
Sorry for bumping this old thread but I can't seem to find any good picture tutorial so I'd like to ask here instead.

According to the TSB 03-015, I'm supposed to disconnect the driver's airbag 4p connector. However this seems very stubborn and mine does not seem to have any thing to release the tension. Has anyone had a problem like this? Also, if this is hard to disconnect, is it ok to proceed without disconnecting this? I already pulled the negative connection on my battery so I don't expect the airbag to explode but I am not quite sure.

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Old May 24, 2021 | 08:27 PM
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nvm, I was confused and looking at a wrong cable. I figured it out, and here are some pics..


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Old May 25, 2021 | 08:55 AM
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Having figured that out, you can now use that same process to unhook the airbag of any Honda! At least, any from the late 90's up through 2010 or so. I haven't had a chance to pick around in cars later than that.
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