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79gmcc15 · 02-10-2005, 08:38 PM

how dangerous is it to have a paper clip in where the fuse for the horn goes?.. the porblem is that every time I honk the horn it blows a fuse. I plan on geting it fixed but at the moment do not know how and just want it to work temperaroly(sp?).matt

plumbcut · 02-10-2005, 09:05 PM

well its not a good idea since the wire somewhere else in the harness is going to heat up and possibly do a lot more damage than whats already done. I guess its a fire hazard.. My advice, use your finger until the horn is fixed

C-10volvo · 02-10-2005, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by plumbcut

My advice, use your finger until the horn is fixed

AGREED

79gmcc15 · 02-10-2005, 10:25 PM

yeah, never mind it fryed the paper clip

79gmcc15 · 02-10-2005, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by plumbcut

My advice, use your finger until the horn is fixed

LOL I have lol

GMC1tondually4dr · 02-10-2005, 10:46 PM

Better yet, use a .22 caliber bullit. It will let you know when it goes bad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JUST A JOKE, DO NOT TRY AT HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Find the cause of the blown fuse, fix it......................................alot easier said than done.

Check the horn relay, maybe a bad ground. Wires usually never go bad, usually an end or connection.

Just my .02

CCDually

Lynx · 02-11-2005, 02:01 AM

I drove with no horn for 2 years and had no problems.

Russell · 02-11-2005, 02:56 AM

My horn did that too, wound up being a short in the column.

I have a 63 GMC 3 ton down south, and before I fired it up and checked to see if it was up to spec electrically. I was shocked to find that every single fuse had been replaced with a pair of spent .22 housings back to back... Man, talk about a fire hazard, lol

784X4GUY · 02-11-2005, 08:32 AM

It fried the paper clip? What? are you kiddin lol...

beaterC10 · 02-11-2005, 11:21 AM

Don't do it.
A previous beater I had suffered a dash electrical fire as a result of my friend's bone head electrical repair. It's amazing how quickly the cab fills with smoke once the electrical system starts burning. Once it starts, you are typically scr**ed, it will likely take out every related connection.

If the underhood harness lights off you might be one of those lucky people standing on the side of the road watching your ride burn to the ground. I think hollering and hand gestures would be a reasonable alternative until you get the problem resolved.

79gmcc15 · 02-11-2005, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 784X4GUY

It fried the paper clip? What? are you kiddin lol...

yup I honked the horn like 2-3 times went in side thinking "sure theres a chance of fire but it WORKS"

went back out some time after to go to the store and I pressed the button and smelled this burning/melting smell and thought "OH NO!" looked under there and theres nothing left except little pices of the paper clip that are sticking out from the blade connecter LOL

good thing I sopose. its better to lose a paper clip then my truck

oh well I guess its back to pretending I have a horn LOL... or better yet I could always buy one of thoes portable horns LOL

Stingray42 · 02-11-2005, 08:09 PM

air horn in a can!

jimfulco · 02-14-2005, 05:12 AM

Can't roll the window down fast enough.

Stingray42 · 02-16-2005, 12:12 AM

leave it down.

lol air horn in the cab would hurt...

60-66 Nut · 02-16-2005, 09:46 AM

You need to get one of those bumper stickers I saw the other day, "Horn Broken - Watch For Finger!"

60-66 Nut

KShortell · 02-16-2005, 09:49 AM

Check the 12v cigarette lighter, radio, and horn. If I remember correctly, they're all on the same circuit/fuse. I've accidentally blown the fuse with the power plug for the cell phone, CB, etc.

Good luck!

P.S. It had to do with the "tangs" down in the 12V cigarette lighter socket being shorted out by pushing the "new style" 12V plugs down too far into the socket.

02-10-2005, 08:38 PM	#1
79gmcc15 Gettin It One Pice At A Time Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: everett, washington Posts: 2,688	paper clip how dangerous is it to have a paper clip in where the fuse for the horn goes?.. the porblem is that every time I honk the horn it blows a fuse. I plan on geting it fixed but at the moment do not know how and just want it to work temperaroly(sp?).matt __________________ RIP ELJAY Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby

02-10-2005, 10:25 PM	#4
79gmcc15 Gettin It One Pice At A Time Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: everett, washington Posts: 2,688	yeah, never mind it fryed the paper clip __________________ RIP ELJAY Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby

02-10-2005, 10:46 PM	#6
GMC1tondually4dr Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Rosemount, MN Posts: 341	Better yet, use a .22 caliber bullit. It will let you know when it goes bad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JUST A JOKE, DO NOT TRY AT HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Find the cause of the blown fuse, fix it......................................alot easier said than done. Check the horn relay, maybe a bad ground. Wires usually never go bad, usually an end or connection. Just my .02 CCDually Last edited by GMC1tondually4dr; 02-10-2005 at 10:49 PM.

02-11-2005, 02:01 AM	#7
Lynx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	I drove with no horn for 2 years and had no problems. __________________ Ben 1983 Silverado SWB 305 2002 Silverado Extended Cab 5.3 http://members.shaw.ca/bkennett

02-11-2005, 02:56 AM	#8
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	My horn did that too, wound up being a short in the column. I have a 63 GMC 3 ton down south, and before I fired it up and checked to see if it was up to spec electrically. I was shocked to find that every single fuse had been replaced with a pair of spent .22 housings back to back... Man, talk about a fire hazard, lol __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

02-10-2005, 09:05 PM	#2
plumbcut california fill Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sunny So-Cal Posts: 694	well its not a good idea since the wire somewhere else in the harness is going to heat up and possibly do a lot more damage than whats already done. I guess its a fire hazard.. My advice, use your finger until the horn is fixed

02-11-2005, 08:32 AM	#9
784X4GUY Did someone say MUD? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pullman,WA Posts: 1,089	It fried the paper clip? What? are you kiddin lol... __________________ Im in the market guys...so keep ya eyes peeled -------------------- Mini trucks are for guys who cant get it up!

02-11-2005, 11:21 AM	#10
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	Don't do it. A previous beater I had suffered a dash electrical fire as a result of my friend's bone head electrical repair. It's amazing how quickly the cab fills with smoke once the electrical system starts burning. Once it starts, you are typically scr**ed, it will likely take out every related connection. If the underhood harness lights off you might be one of those lucky people standing on the side of the road watching your ride burn to the ground. I think hollering and hand gestures would be a reasonable alternative until you get the problem resolved.

02-11-2005, 08:09 PM	#12
Stingray42 Woot. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Stouffville, Ontario Posts: 2,291	air horn in a can! __________________ Clarkson 96 Chevy RCLB 4.3 2WD

02-14-2005, 05:12 AM	#13
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	Can't roll the window down fast enough.

02-16-2005, 12:12 AM	#14
Stingray42 Woot. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Stouffville, Ontario Posts: 2,291	leave it down. lol air horn in the cab would hurt... __________________ Clarkson 96 Chevy RCLB 4.3 2WD

02-16-2005, 09:46 AM	#15
60-66 Nut Professional Beer Tester Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Louisiana Posts: 453	You need to get one of those bumper stickers I saw the other day, "Horn Broken - Watch For Finger!" 60-66 Nut __________________ 60 Ford F100 Custom Cab 61 Apache Short Fleetside 64 C10 Short Stepside 65 C80 409 V8 5spd(X-Firetruck) 83 GMC 350 Olds Diesel 85 GMC Short Bed 86 GMC Short Bed 90 GMC R3500 Crew Cab 92 GMC 1500

02-16-2005, 09:49 AM	#16
KShortell Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 724	Check the 12v cigarette lighter, radio, and horn. If I remember correctly, they're all on the same circuit/fuse. I've accidentally blown the fuse with the power plug for the cell phone, CB, etc. Good luck! P.S. It had to do with the "tangs" down in the 12V cigarette lighter socket being shorted out by pushing the "new style" 12V plugs down too far into the socket. __________________ Semper Paratus



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