Re: How to Test HORNS properly???
[Re: moparphilll]
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Not sure about the proper part but I always ground the mounting flange and put power to it so a second or 2. That's how they operate so I cant see it hurting one and have never damaged one to my knowledge, of course I live in the woods so I'm sure there's a better way and soemone will tell me I'm nuts.
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Re: How to Test HORNS properly???
[Re: moparphilll]
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If your horns have a mini trimmer knob on the case, you can turn it SLIGHTLY CW then back to where it was, then SLIGHTLY CCW, then back to where it was (originally) & this will alot of times improve the sound quality. I'm assuming your sound (as is) ain't up to snuff
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Re: How to Test HORNS properly???
[Re: RapidRobert]
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If your horns have a mini trimmer knob on the case, you can turn it SLIGHTLY CW then back to where it was, then SLIGHTLY CCW, then back to where it was (originally) & this will alot of times improve the sound quality. I'm assuming your sound (as is) ain't up to snuff
Are horns fixable if they stop working?? I will try above technique to see if it fixes any THANKS 
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Re: How to Test HORNS properly???
[Re: moparphilll]
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OK, you have a completely dead one. Try the knob & if no go then it has to be opened up but maybe go a bit further either way from dead center (~1/16 of a turn max maybe) but be conservative with it first. As said make sure the bare metal on the case is grounded then jump fire to the terminal. I'm thinking the knob wont fix a dead one but see what happens. it has restored a good sound on one that the tone is off. Do ya feel lucky? well do ya
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Re: How to Test HORNS properly???
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OK, you have a completely dead one. Try the knob & if no go then it has to be opened up but maybe go a bit further either way from dead center (~1/16 of a turn max maybe) but be conservative with it first. As said make sure the bare metal on the case is grounded then jump fire to the terminal. I'm thinking the knob wont fix a dead one but see what happens. it has restored a good sound on one that the tone is off. Do ya feel lucky? well do ya
Exactly.  you will also find out that there is a "LO" and a "HI" toned horn in the set. This is one of the most annoying procedures you will experience. I suggest earplugs and some where alone. You make a lot of noise if you don't get em adjusted quickly.
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Re: How to Test HORNS properly???
[Re: moparphilll]
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02/28/15 08:08 PM
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What is the correct way to test horns without damaging them? Thanks in advance 
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I use a wire with a 10 amp fuse from a car battery as power and my Power Probe to trigger the factory relay.
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