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Old Nov 3, 2018 | 03:13 PM
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Horn stopped working

Anyone have issues with their horn stop working? This is the 3rd time my horn has stopped working. First time they replaced the fuse. The second time (2 weeks later) they replaced both of the horn assemblies. And now 3 months later, my horn stopped working again!

This car is so f**king frustrating with all the glitches we've had!! Not just in vehicle electronics, but important safety features like the horn and backup cameras have all failed. I love this car, but it's also a piece of shit! Never had so many problems with any vehicle!
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Old Nov 3, 2018 | 09:14 PM
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Sounds like you just have some bad luck
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Old Nov 3, 2018 | 11:29 PM
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My TL would do stupid shit too!!!

I got so frustrated with it I traded it on a Kia Optima, now, I can't wait to get another TL...

That being said, your wiering may be bad sonewhere, causing fuses blow, again and again...


The dumb thing about these cars, is that they never seem to have a place to start looking when trying to fix them, or so it seems...
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Old Nov 4, 2018 | 06:48 AM
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This is a known issue that is currently under investigation.


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Old Nov 6, 2018 | 09:21 AM
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In the second week I had the car, the horn stopped working. They went through several repairs before getting it fixed once and for all. Well, I say that...it's been a few months since the repair and all is well. Ultimately, they had to replace something that was blowing the fuses that feed the horn assembly. I can send you the part when I get back to my car, if you want. I believe the service receipt is in the glove. Let me know and hope your horn gets sorted.
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Old Nov 6, 2018 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by waldoatticus
In the second week I had the car, the horn stopped working. They went through several repairs before getting it fixed once and for all. Well, I say that...it's been a few months since the repair and all is well. Ultimately, they had to replace something that was blowing the fuses that feed the horn assembly. I can send you the part when I get back to my car, if you want. I believe the service receipt is in the glove. Let me know and hope your horn gets sorted.
That would be great! Taking it back in tomorrow, so that would be helpful info to bring to dealer. Thanks.
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Old Nov 6, 2018 | 09:29 AM
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Sure thing. I'll send you a pic of the actual sheet so you can show them something official instead of a post on here.
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Old Nov 6, 2018 | 10:20 AM
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Sure thing. I'll send you a pic of the actual sheet so you can show them something official instead of a post on here.

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Old Nov 6, 2018 | 10:56 PM
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Awesome thanks! I'll bring it to their attention tomorrow. This is 3rd time horn has blown. A 4th time and it's California Lemon Law time!
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Old Nov 25, 2018 | 11:06 PM
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Horn is finally fixed. Apparently it's a known issue with Acura and they actually replaced it with a revised part. Now if I cam get my issues fixed and get my car back. Been there for 3 weeks already!
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Old Nov 29, 2018 | 05:04 PM
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I swapped the 10A fuse for a 15A after it blew 3 times and haven't had a problem since.
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Old Nov 29, 2018 | 05:44 PM
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I swapped the 10A fuse for a 15A after it blew 3 times and haven't had a problem since.
I’m sure whatever wire could take 10 amps will be just fine with 15 amps especially since it’s a wire that’s just sending the horn power intermittently
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Old Mar 20, 2019 | 01:47 PM
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I just found this thread an my 19 RDX is right now in the shop for a horn issue. They said the fuse was fine and then advise they may need to take the bumper off. Did anyone who had horn problems have to get the bumper removed?
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Old Mar 21, 2019 | 08:46 AM
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You'll see they did extensive work on my RDX to fix the horn problem. I posted a picture of the parts used, etc above. As for the bumper coming off, I can't remember. When they were going to keep the car for a few days I had to get some things out of it. So, I went back into the mechanic's area and I DO remember my car was pretty disassembled. I want to say that I THINK I remember the bumper being off but I am not sure. In any case, it was extensive.

Good luck getting your car fixed quickly!
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Old Jun 7, 2019 | 06:24 AM
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See TSB 19-028 - Horn Does Not Work in the 2019 TSB thread.

https://acurazine.com/forums/third-g...letins-970256/
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Old Jun 7, 2019 | 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by OK_TL04
I just found this thread an my 19 RDX is right now in the shop for a horn issue. They said the fuse was fine and then advise they may need to take the bumper off. Did anyone who had horn problems have to get the bumper removed?
yes, the horns are hiding under the bumper.
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Old Jun 8, 2019 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by burn1010
I swapped the 10A fuse for a 15A after it blew 3 times and haven't had a problem since.
I guess you're the kind of guy that would replace a fuse in an old style circuit breaker panel with a piece of metal pipe...bigger is better right? If the fuse is 10A...then I strongly recommend against anything bigger as that could, eventually, cause you far greater problems but not my car!
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