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Old 06-27-2011, 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 06-27-2011, 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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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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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 06-27-2011, 01:38 PM
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how does the horn go out?
maybe it gets a lot of use?
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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....

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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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right behind the grill
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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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thread title made me laugh....
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maybe it gets a lot of use?
Best comment in this thread LOL
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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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on my 08 they are located inside of the right fender
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