Horn Relay
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Horn Relay
Afternoon, thinking of upgrading Horn. Does anyone know the rating of the OEM relay, Before i wire in a extra relay to feed the new twin Horns.
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SlackGarry
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SlackGarry
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Re: Horn Relay
Is it integral or a removable one? If removable it should have a rating printed on it.
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Re: Horn Relay
I don't have a wiring diagram for C1 handy.
Looks like the original horns (one, or a pair) are standard Japanese disc-type, which can sound a bit uninspiring.
There is probably a relay already. To check whether there is, disconnect the horn(s), then press the horn button repeatedly and listen for a relay clicking. If you can hear one, it will be pretty safe to upgrade to a pair of Mixo's or similar. A bank of motorised Klaxons might need something extra, though!
If in doubt, fit a relay anyway: standard 12v 30/40A 'cube' type will do.
Possible that someone else may be able to find the circuit diagram for you.
Looks like the original horns (one, or a pair) are standard Japanese disc-type, which can sound a bit uninspiring.
There is probably a relay already. To check whether there is, disconnect the horn(s), then press the horn button repeatedly and listen for a relay clicking. If you can hear one, it will be pretty safe to upgrade to a pair of Mixo's or similar. A bank of motorised Klaxons might need something extra, though!
If in doubt, fit a relay anyway: standard 12v 30/40A 'cube' type will do.
Possible that someone else may be able to find the circuit diagram for you.
Chris
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Re: Horn Relay
Thanks for the help guys all working Very Manly Now. Disconnected the old horn it was fed via a relay. Soldered in a new earth and eye at the horn end and soldered in the live from the old horn.
Now works a treat and very loud. Got a pair of horns from a old Ford Focus from the scrappys.
Now works a treat and very loud. Got a pair of horns from a old Ford Focus from the scrappys.
Kind regards
SlackGarry
Black 2008 C1, Petrol, 1KR-FE Engine. aka the GoKart
SlackGarry
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and lots of Rovers before that: 1935 Ten, 1947 Sixteen, 1960 P5 3-litre, 1966 P6 2000, 1972 P6 2000TC, and 1975 P6B 3500S - x 1752