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Old 02-02-2006, 04:12 PM
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Honking the horn

Has anybody ever honked their horn, only to find out that the horn is actually stuck for a good 10 seconds untill you can get it lose? It happened to me the other day driving on main street, this guy swerved over near my side so I just wanted to honk the horn quickly and it got stuck for a good 15 seconds.
Old 02-02-2006, 05:00 PM
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Yes, I'ved read about it on here before. And It happened to me the first time I hit my horn quickly. That also then cracked my airbag cover a bit...and that has been replaced. =/
Old 02-02-2006, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by BstonBruin
Has anybody ever honked their horn, only to find out that the horn is actually stuck for a good 10 seconds untill you can get it lose? It happened to me the other day driving on main street, this guy swerved over near my side so I just wanted to honk the horn quickly and it got stuck for a good 15 seconds.
the guy you were beeping at must have thought you were a real asshole deliberately holding down the horn at him... i think its pretty funny man...
Old 02-02-2006, 06:46 PM
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I have no problems with my horn releasing as soon as I quit depressing the cover.
Old 02-02-2006, 07:05 PM
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LOL! I use my horn daily and never had this problem. When you have to go through Houston traffic, you have to regulate.
Old 02-03-2006, 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by AdamNJ
Yes, I'ved read about it on here before. And It happened to me the first time I hit my horn quickly. That also then cracked my airbag cover a bit...and that has been replaced. =/
I saw the "cracked cover" issue on the forum shortly after I got my TL in August 2004, so I have always used the very bottom of the horn button since then!

Never had a problem with it getting "stuck."
Old 02-03-2006, 07:36 AM
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I honk my horn when I'm driving past hot chicks so they see me in my spiffy TL.
Old 02-03-2006, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by 1995hoo
I saw the "cracked cover" issue on the forum shortly after I got my TL in August 2004, so I have always used the very bottom of the horn button since then!

Never had a problem with it getting "stuck."
lol. I've done the same after seeing that post as well. I haven't had an issue with the horn getting stuck yet!
Old 02-03-2006, 03:53 PM
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Horn stuck

I've had it happen to me. The traffic ahead of me was all stopped with everyone waiting to make a left turn at a stop sign. All traffic to the left was stopped because of a stuck train. So I check for cops and pull into the opposite lane (safely of course) since I am only behind 3 vehicles, so I can make a right and be on my way. Well as I am about to turn right in front of a dump truck stopped at the corner I go to give him two honks as a warning that I am coming through and a thank you. Well the horn got stuck, so now the truck driver thinks I am some a**hole who thinks he's entitled to blast his way through and starts pulling out to block me.

It was very embrassing. I put my hand up as if saying I am sorry but for the life of me could not figure out a hand gesture to show him that my horn was stuck.

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Old 02-03-2006, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Dumont
I've had it happen to me. The traffic ahead of me was all stopped with everyone waiting to make a left turn at a stop sign. All traffic to the left was stopped because of a stuck train. So I check for cops and pull into the opposite lane (safely of course) since I am only behind 3 vehicles, so I can make a right and be on my way. Well as I am about to turn right in front of a dump truck stopped at the corner I go to give him two honks as a warning that I am coming through and a thank you. Well the horn got stuck, so now the truck driver thinks I am some a**hole who thinks he's entitled to blast his way through and starts pulling out to block me.

It was very embrassing. I put my hand up as if saying I am sorry but for the life of me could not figure out a hand gesture to show him that my horn was stuck.

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Put BOTH hands up
Old 02-03-2006, 06:31 PM
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Had the same thing happen just about two weeks ago. Freaks you out doesnt it.....panicing trying to get it to shut off!
Old 02-03-2006, 08:07 PM
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exactly
Old 02-03-2006, 09:48 PM
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SAME HERE! First time I ever used the horn, I wanted to lay on it real good because I was turning left, and someone did the classic turn left around me because I wasn't quick enough for them. I originally thought that it was the other guy laying on his horn back at me, until I got on the side street and realized it was ME! I kept pounding on it until it stopped. Probably about 15 seconds, but seemed like an eternity. I tried it (all alone) later, and hasn't recurred.
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