'08 TL Type-S horn is gimping out

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Old Jun 27, 2011 | 02:37 AM
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'08 TL Type-S horn is gimping out

Hi all.

My 2008 TL Type-S horn is now sounding retarded. It is much lower sounding than it was and sometimes sounds like it is just going to die. Has anybody had this problem or does anybody know of a fix?

Thanks in advance!!
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Old Jun 27, 2011 | 05:33 AM
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a replacement horn is about $30 each. there are 2, one is for high tone one is for low tone. takes 5 min to change out.
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Old Jun 27, 2011 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by ninaincy
Hi all.

My 2008 TL Type-S horn is now sounding retarded. It is much lower sounding than it was and sometimes sounds like it is just going to die. Has anybody had this problem or does anybody know of a fix?

Thanks in advance!!
Yes, one of my horns died, I think it's the high. Particularly annoying in Boston where we re-wire the horn directly to the brake pedal.
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Old Jun 27, 2011 | 09:43 AM
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how does the horn go out?

you might want to check to see if there is anything in it, like sand.
also, if the horn is sounding weak, it might be time to replace the battery.

a power wire might have gotten loose connecting to the horn.
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Old Jun 27, 2011 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by justnspace
how does the horn go out?
maybe it gets a lot of use?
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Old Jun 27, 2011 | 07:39 PM
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LMAO

I was looking at this post going "holy crap this looks like the post I made on the AW forums... then I realized that this person c/p'd my exact post....

/forums/f72/08-tl-type-s-horn-gimping-out-100089/
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Old Jun 27, 2011 | 07:41 PM
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ok so because this person c/p'd my post... can someone tell me/show me where the horn on my TL Type-S is located?

Thanks!!!
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Old Jun 28, 2011 | 03:58 AM
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right behind the grill
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Old Jul 1, 2011 | 01:47 PM
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I had a look but couldn't find it. Does anybody have a pic so I know what to look for? Thanks!!
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 06:30 PM
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thread title made me laugh....
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by av2600
maybe it gets a lot of use?
Best comment in this thread LOL
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 09:11 PM
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I had a look but couldn't find it. Does anybody have a pic so I know what to look for? Thanks!!
you need to take off your bumper for a proper view.
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 12:06 AM
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on my 08 they are located inside of the right fender
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 12:47 AM
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