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when I press my horn i hear clicking from passenger dash? by Adrift
Started on: 11-09-2001 11:11 AM
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Last post by: johnt671 on 11-09-2001 06:20 PM
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Report this Post11-09-2001 11:11 AM Click Here to See the Profile for AdriftClick Here to visit Adrift's HomePageSend a Private Message to AdriftDirect Link to This Post
When ever I hit my horn I hear a click from my passenger dashboard area - no horn, just some clicks... does this mean a short, a loose connection, or what?
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Report this Post11-09-2001 11:39 AM Click Here to See the Profile for Master_SushiSend a Private Message to Master_SushiDirect Link to This Post
Thats just the relay clicking over. Thats a normal sound, both my fieros did the same thing. Its not noticeable when the horns honking though.

The relay could still be bad, but its more likely the horn is dead. Im just guessing though. Good Luck

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Report this Post11-09-2001 11:50 AM Click Here to See the Profile for blazin'Send a Private Message to blazin'Direct Link to This Post
My Fiero does the exact same thing! A while back the fan stopped working, so it was wired up different in the fuse box to make it run whenever the key was on, but then the horn stopped working

For some reason a while ago we disconnected the shortcut for the fan, and the horn worked again, but just a while ago, it stopped working again. Just makes a clicking sound

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Report this Post11-09-2001 12:02 PM Click Here to See the Profile for Formula88Send a Private Message to Formula88Direct Link to This Post
Check your horn fuse. It also runs the cigar lighter and radio clock. If the relay is "buzzing" instead of a single click, it's likely your fuse is blown. That's how mine acted when it blew.
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Report this Post11-09-2001 12:36 PM Click Here to See the Profile for StuGoodSend a Private Message to StuGoodDirect Link to This Post
One day, one of my Fieros did the "click but no honk" thing you describe. In my case, it was the horn relay that needed fixing. The horn relay simply plugs into the "convenience center" located up under the dash, on the passenger side (it's the same convenience center where the chime box plugs in).

The horn relay is white plastic, if I remember correctly. If you place your finger on the relay while you operate the horn button (off and on), you'll be able to feel that's where the clicking is coming from.

I pulled the relay out, and carefully removed its white plastic (translucent) case. I found that the contacts were not aligned. So, a little gentle bending (with needle nose pliers) was applied, until the contacts lined up. Snapped the cover back on the relay, plugged it back into the "convenience center," and now the horn works great. No-cost fix! Hopefully, you'll be as lucky

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Report this Post11-09-2001 04:05 PM Click Here to See the Profile for theogreClick Here to visit theogre's HomePageSend a Private Message to theogreDirect Link to This Post
I hate to tell you.... After the relay,,, first thing to check with intermitant horn problems in Fiero is the horn(s). The mounting location leaves them really exposed to weather and high water. Water eventually gets inside and craps up the contacts in there. It's not uncommon for one or both to be bad.

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Report this Post11-09-2001 04:21 PM Click Here to See the Profile for JncomuttSend a Private Message to JncomuttDirect Link to This Post
My center console on my 84 is always clicking! Every time you hit the brakes, you can hear it click, the horn, the signals, everything makes it click. Just another loveable Fiero Characteristic.
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Report this Post11-09-2001 04:54 PM Click Here to See the Profile for rogergarrisonSend a Private Message to rogergarrisonDirect Link to This Post
mine has the faint click too, but its coming thru speakers, cause it dont do it with radio off. Happens whenever something elec turns on, brake lite, wipers, etc
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Report this Post11-09-2001 05:01 PM Click Here to See the Profile for theogreClick Here to visit theogre's HomePageSend a Private Message to theogreDirect Link to This Post
Clicking thru the radio is likely just electrical noise. Check over the battery cables and ground straps. (Wire sevice article in my cave) That may reduce it or eliminate it. A power filter for the radio may or maynot help...
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Report this Post11-09-2001 06:20 PM Click Here to See the Profile for johnt671Send a Private Message to johnt671Direct Link to This Post
The 84 have the relays for the brake lights and flashers mounted in the engine compartment just about ear level to the seat so you can hear them real nice inside the car.
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