Replacing Horn 1998 Saturn SL2

Discussion in 'Saturn S-series' started by Sorebikr, Nov 3, 2006.

  1. Sorebikr

    Sorebikr Guest

    I've read through as many posts here as I could find about replacing
    the horn (and/or) relay on this car and I'm sorry to say I'm still a
    bit confused.

    Here's what I've done, and I think I know wthe problem, just not how to
    fix it:

    -I'm getting juice to the horn.
    -I purchased a new horn, but I bought the wrong one I guess. I bought
    one that doesn't have the relay included, so when I connected the wires
    the horn blew continuously. (Note: I attached the hot to one
    connection and both the black (B&C) to the other connection, was this
    right??)

    So I think I need to either: 1. Go out and find a replacement horn
    that includes a relay (where??) or 2. Add an after market relay to
    this circuit (how??)

    Thank you for any and all assistance.
     
    Sorebikr, Nov 3, 2006
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  2. Sorebikr

    Jocko Guest

    I bought a 2-connector horn from Canadian Tire to replace the 3-connector
    horn that came with my wifes 1999 SC1. All I had to do is find which of
    the 3 wires was ground (pretty easy) and then used the other wire of the
    remaining 2 that didn't honk the horn all the time.

    It works great.

    JB
     
    Jocko, Nov 3, 2006
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  3. Sorebikr

    Sorebikr Guest

    So you just taped off the third wire and ignored it?

    If my replacement horn doesn't have a relay, how does that work? (I
    obviously have no idea what a relay does)
     
    Sorebikr, Nov 3, 2006
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  4. Sorebikr

    NapalmHeart Guest

    Think of a relay as an electric switch. The button that you push inside
    the car activates the relay, which then causes the circuit to the device you
    wish to activate to work. It allows smaller gauge wire and a smaller switch
    to be used inside the cabin of your car.

    Ken
     
    NapalmHeart, Nov 6, 2006
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  5. Sorebikr

    Sorebikr Guest

    Think of a relay as an electric switch. The button that you push inside
    Thanks for the explanation. But I guess I'm back to square one.
    Either goto the Saturn dealership and get a horn from them, or...figure
    out how to add a relay to the generic replacement horn I purchased...
     
    Sorebikr, Nov 7, 2006
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  6. Sorebikr

    Jocko Guest

    Yes, and it works very well. Since all 3 wires are the same gauge there
    shouldn't be a current issue.
     
    Jocko, Dec 5, 2006
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  7. Sorebikr

    redblack Guest

    You should go back to the canadian tire and bring your bill for the
    horn and tell them you need a relay for it. Even though all 3 wires may
    be the same guage other parts of the circuit may not be able to handle
    the current of the horn. I beleave this is likely or the engineers at
    saturn would not have spent the money on the third wire or a horn with
    a relay. There is a chance you could cause an electrical fire in your
    car if you overheat the circuit. personally i would get the correct one
    from saturn. It might be cheaper in the long run.
     
    redblack, Dec 10, 2006
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