Where is the horn relay? Trying to go to a fire - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Scrub · 09-01-2003, 11:27 PM

I'm trying to get my truck on this big fire here in Sisters Oregon, and I need the horn to work. I took the wheel off and shorted out the horn contact, but nothing happens. This is a 87 K30 with a 6.2. Any one know where the horn relay/ fuse is?

Thanks in advance

Scrub · 09-02-2003, 11:18 AM

TTT

I could really use some help here if anyone knows about this.

Thanks

**old Rusty C10** · 09-02-2003, 04:36 PM

under the left side of the dash ya know nstad of going to put your truck onto the fire maybe you should light it on fire!

**swervin ervin** · 09-02-2003, 05:50 PM

Look under the dash, right above the brake pedal. There is what's called a convienence panel. It has a flasher and relays. The horn relay is the black one that is about 1" square. The fuse is on the left hand side under the dash, above the park brake pedal.

Scrub · 09-02-2003, 11:15 PM

Thanks,

That relay isn't there. I guess I should try to figure out which socket to put it in. I rewired a whole new relay in and tore the whole dang steering column apart. I figured that the black wire that came up the column and went through the two rotational contactors and into the horn contactor should be hot, so I hooked it to the ground side of a relay and hooked the hot side to the battery. If I ground the wire, the horn does blow. Only problem, the steering wheel doesn't apear to be grounded, so the horn won't blow. I just gave up and wired the relay to a switch.

Now that I know where the real relay is supposed to be, maybe I can fix it right.

I though about lighting it on fire on more than one occasion today. Driving it into a tree has also crossed my mind. Dang thing has more stupid little problems.

Thanks

After a year out of work, I would like to get it out on a fire and make a few bucks

mtncat · 09-03-2003, 08:29 AM

If worse comes to worse run to wal-mart and grab an air powered horn with the little can of air attached. SOunds kind of funny but the guidelines say the vehicle must have a horn but does not say that it has to be attached to the vehicle etc. Saw that done some time ago with the guideline about having a strobe light. Everybody knew that the guidelines were for a personal strobe but there was a safety inspector that was asting like a jerk so when he asked one of the FF's for his strobe the guy walked over and flipped on the over heads on a type 6. Inspector got pissed when he could find NOTHING that said it had to be a small portable strobe that could be carried on the body. Lot's of ways to work around some silly guidelines as long as ya don't cut corners on the things that really matter. Good luck and if ya get on the line watch your "6"

Scrub · 09-04-2003, 03:12 AM

Got the call today to put my truck to work on the fire tomorrow. Went in for inspection tonight, couple little fixes. Got them all
done.

Thanks for all your help.

09-01-2003, 11:27 PM	#1
Scrub Collector of rusty Items Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sisters,Oregon USA Posts: 731	Where is the horn relay? Trying to go to a fire I'm trying to get my truck on this big fire here in Sisters Oregon, and I need the horn to work. I took the wheel off and shorted out the horn contact, but nothing happens. This is a 87 K30 with a 6.2. Any one know where the horn relay/ fuse is? Thanks in advance __________________ Scrub Sisters, Oregon - Home of the Sisters Rodeo. 70 GMC 1,000,000 + miles 72 K-20 project, 456 Dana60 front, Corp14 rear w/locker, 265R19.5 tires 20-ply. Warn 12k winches both ends, Cross-over steering with raised tie-rod, Powerbox steering, 4500 watt 120-AC power, Air, Hydraulic aux power, 4 inch lift, 5000 lb air-bags both ends.

09-02-2003, 11:18 AM	#2
Scrub Collector of rusty Items Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sisters,Oregon USA Posts: 731	TTT I could really use some help here if anyone knows about this. Thanks __________________ Scrub Sisters, Oregon - Home of the Sisters Rodeo. 70 GMC 1,000,000 + miles 72 K-20 project, 456 Dana60 front, Corp14 rear w/locker, 265R19.5 tires 20-ply. Warn 12k winches both ends, Cross-over steering with raised tie-rod, Powerbox steering, 4500 watt 120-AC power, Air, Hydraulic aux power, 4 inch lift, 5000 lb air-bags both ends.

09-02-2003, 04:36 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	under the left side of the dash ya know nstad of going to put your truck onto the fire maybe you should light it on fire! __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

09-02-2003, 05:50 PM	#4
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Look under the dash, right above the brake pedal. There is what's called a convienence panel. It has a flasher and relays. The horn relay is the black one that is about 1" square. The fuse is on the left hand side under the dash, above the park brake pedal. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

09-02-2003, 11:15 PM	#5
Scrub Collector of rusty Items Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sisters,Oregon USA Posts: 731	Thanks, That relay isn't there. I guess I should try to figure out which socket to put it in. I rewired a whole new relay in and tore the whole dang steering column apart. I figured that the black wire that came up the column and went through the two rotational contactors and into the horn contactor should be hot, so I hooked it to the ground side of a relay and hooked the hot side to the battery. If I ground the wire, the horn does blow. Only problem, the steering wheel doesn't apear to be grounded, so the horn won't blow. I just gave up and wired the relay to a switch. Now that I know where the real relay is supposed to be, maybe I can fix it right. I though about lighting it on fire on more than one occasion today. Driving it into a tree has also crossed my mind. Dang thing has more stupid little problems. Thanks After a year out of work, I would like to get it out on a fire and make a few bucks __________________ Scrub Sisters, Oregon - Home of the Sisters Rodeo. 70 GMC 1,000,000 + miles 72 K-20 project, 456 Dana60 front, Corp14 rear w/locker, 265R19.5 tires 20-ply. Warn 12k winches both ends, Cross-over steering with raised tie-rod, Powerbox steering, 4500 watt 120-AC power, Air, Hydraulic aux power, 4 inch lift, 5000 lb air-bags both ends.

09-03-2003, 08:29 AM	#6
mtncat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: New Mexico Posts: 3	If worse comes to worse run to wal-mart and grab an air powered horn with the little can of air attached. SOunds kind of funny but the guidelines say the vehicle must have a horn but does not say that it has to be attached to the vehicle etc. Saw that done some time ago with the guideline about having a strobe light. Everybody knew that the guidelines were for a personal strobe but there was a safety inspector that was asting like a jerk so when he asked one of the FF's for his strobe the guy walked over and flipped on the over heads on a type 6. Inspector got pissed when he could find NOTHING that said it had to be a small portable strobe that could be carried on the body. Lot's of ways to work around some silly guidelines as long as ya don't cut corners on the things that really matter. Good luck and if ya get on the line watch your "6"

09-04-2003, 03:12 AM	#7
Scrub Collector of rusty Items Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sisters,Oregon USA Posts: 731	Got the call today to put my truck to work on the fire tomorrow. Went in for inspection tonight, couple little fixes. Got them all done. Thanks for all your help. __________________ Scrub Sisters, Oregon - Home of the Sisters Rodeo. 70 GMC 1,000,000 + miles 72 K-20 project, 456 Dana60 front, Corp14 rear w/locker, 265R19.5 tires 20-ply. Warn 12k winches both ends, Cross-over steering with raised tie-rod, Powerbox steering, 4500 watt 120-AC power, Air, Hydraulic aux power, 4 inch lift, 5000 lb air-bags both ends.



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