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**Palf70Step** · 10-05-2002, 07:30 PM

Like some of you have mentioned I am having problems with the horn with my new grant Wheel. I seem to have a horn that never turns off or never comes all. I think it was Barn9's wise words...Grant horn kit s**ks

I'm thinking about using a button on the dash. My question is where should I tap for the horn. Is it in the harness or is it the two leads that plug in at the botton end of the column near the fire wall? Also any recomendations on switches...mostly what current rating should I look for to handle the horn? And I guess lastly, where did you mount your button for those who did the remote switch?

TIA

barn9 · 10-06-2002, 12:44 PM

Palf, I just got a generic horn button from tha auto parts store and wired it to the hot wire from the horn relay at the bottom of the steering column, and mounted the button to the bottom of the dash. At least I have a horn now. Oh, and by the way, Grant horn kits SUCK!

frogsmakr · 10-06-2002, 12:56 PM

Or....you could put it on the floor. That way you keep both hands
on the wheel in an emergency. Mine is above the dimmer, and hidden with the carpet.

Tink · 10-06-2002, 02:22 PM

Well sh*t, I really struggled with putting that Grant Horn kit on and now you guys are saying it might not even work!?

I guess we'll put it on the floor before we finish all this wiring...

Maximum Overdrive · 10-06-2002, 04:50 PM

Sorry to tell you all its not the kits its the people putting them in.

Have put several in and have never had a problem.

Project1970 · 10-07-2002, 04:16 AM

I agree...I had no problems with mine either, just using the kit as it is.

Brad · 10-07-2002, 05:31 AM

I had a hard time with mine until an 18 yr old friend showed me how to do it correctly.

I have put it together several times now. I'll have to do it again in a few weeks as I just bought a new wheel off Ebay. There is a trick to putting these things in! I've said I'd do a write up, but don't have a digital camera or much time. hmmmm.....

Travis Byrne · 10-07-2002, 05:44 AM

I have never had anytrouble. I have one in 3 different vehicles and they all work just fine.

70c10 · 10-07-2002, 07:39 AM

Installing it is very easy. I just can't get the horn to work right. I may be missing something like a spacer or something. The other thing is the fiber plate they give you probably won't last because of me taking this thing on and off so many times. I'm waiting for the first pothole I hit for the cap to fly off. It doesn't seem real tight. If anybody has any pics of their wheel torn apart during the install please post pics. Some of us might be missing a part or something. Thanks guys.

barn9 · 10-07-2002, 11:38 AM

Just to let everyone know, I've installed Grant wheels and horn kits on several trucks, with the horn kit being a problem on 3 out of 4 installs. Usually have been able to get them working, but on my current truck I cannot figure out the problem. I've had three friends, all of whom have done several themselves, go throgh this install with me, and they can't figure it out either. We have tried every trick we can think of to no avail, and I'm on the 2nd horn kit now, same problem, as soon as I start to turn the steering wheel, the horn goes on constantly untill un-plugged. And when I thought I finally had it, it started drawing my battery down overnight, so I just went with a dash button. I know it's something in my column as opposed to a Grant problem, but I still think the horn kit is a poorly engineered piece of ****!

10-05-2002, 07:30 PM	#1
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Another Grant Wheel/Horn Thing Like some of you have mentioned I am having problems with the horn with my new grant Wheel. I seem to have a horn that never turns off or never comes all. I think it was Barn9's wise words...Grant horn kit sks I'm thinking about using a button on the dash. My question is where should I tap for the horn. Is it in the harness or is it the two leads that plug in at the botton end of the column near the fire wall? Also any recomendations on switches...mostly what current rating should I look for to handle the horn? And I guess lastly, where did you mount your button for those who did the remote switch? TIA __________________ Bill** 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-06-2002, 12:44 PM	#2
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Palf, I just got a generic horn button from tha auto parts store and wired it to the hot wire from the horn relay at the bottom of the steering column, and mounted the button to the bottom of the dash. At least I have a horn now. Oh, and by the way, Grant horn kits SUCK! __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

10-06-2002, 02:22 PM	#4
Tink Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: VA Posts: 1,337	Well sht, I really struggled with putting that Grant Horn kit on and now you guys are saying it might not even work!? I guess we'll put it on the floor before we finish all this wiring... __________________ 69 Chevy C10* 88 Sierra 02 2500 Suburban And too many S10s to list!

10-06-2002, 04:50 PM	#5
Maximum Overdrive December 21, 2012 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Black Eagle, Montana Posts: 1,634	Sorry to tell you all its not the kits its the people putting them in. Have put several in and have never had a problem. __________________ *"!Ama Sua, Ama Kjella, Ama Lllulla!"*

10-07-2002, 04:16 AM	#6
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	I agree...I had no problems with mine either, just using the kit as it is. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

10-06-2002, 12:56 PM	#3
frogsmakr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Sherwood AR Posts: 553	Or....you could put it on the floor. That way you keep both hands on the wheel in an emergency. Mine is above the dimmer, and hidden with the carpet.

10-07-2002, 05:31 AM	#7
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	I had a hard time with mine until an 18 yr old friend showed me how to do it correctly. I have put it together several times now. I'll have to do it again in a few weeks as I just bought a new wheel off Ebay. There is a trick to putting these things in! I've said I'd do a write up, but don't have a digital camera or much time. hmmmm..... __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

10-07-2002, 05:44 AM	#8
Travis Byrne Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Corydon, IN Posts: 82	I have never had anytrouble. I have one in 3 different vehicles and they all work just fine. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 Longbed In the works

10-07-2002, 07:39 AM	#9
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Installing it is very easy. I just can't get the horn to work right. I may be missing something like a spacer or something. The other thing is the fiber plate they give you probably won't last because of me taking this thing on and off so many times. I'm waiting for the first pothole I hit for the cap to fly off. It doesn't seem real tight. If anybody has any pics of their wheel torn apart during the install please post pics. Some of us might be missing a part or something. Thanks guys. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

10-07-2002, 11:38 AM	#10
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Just to let everyone know, I've installed Grant wheels and horn kits on several trucks, with the horn kit being a problem on 3 out of 4 installs. Usually have been able to get them working, but on my current truck I cannot figure out the problem. I've had three friends, all of whom have done several themselves, go throgh this install with me, and they can't figure it out either. We have tried every trick we can think of to no avail, and I'm on the 2nd horn kit now, same problem, as soon as I start to turn the steering wheel, the horn goes on constantly untill un-plugged. And when I thought I finally had it, it started drawing my battery down overnight, so I just went with a dash button. I know it's something in my column as opposed to a Grant problem, but I still think the horn kit is a poorly engineered piece of ****! __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.



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