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What makes the "buzz" when the key is in the ignition? #1216418
04/15/12 08:10 PM
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My key buzzer is not working.

I checked the switch (the two red wires) with an ohm meter and the circuit is closed when the key is in and open (not making contact) when the key is out. Everything else works horns, flashers, blinkers, lights ect. I'm thinking I do not have the relay or whatever makes the "buzz" sound. Anyone know what makes the "buzz" sound?

Details: 1970 Challenger (Rallye Dash) with 100% new M&H wiring. Tom at M&H told me that the 1970's M&H harnesses come with the 71 to 74 bulkhead and the correct horn relay.

From what I can tell from the manual, the 2 Red wires from the steering column key switch should be going to the back of the dimmer switch and other to the bulkhead. That doesn't make any sense to me.

Any help would be much appreciated.


1970 Challenger T/A 4-Speed
1970 Challenger T/A 4-Speed
1970 Challenger T/A Auto
1970 Challenger R/T Auto
1970 Challenger Auto
1970 Challenger RT 440+6 4-Speed
1970 Challenger RT 440+6 4-Speed
1970 Hemi Challenger 4-Speed
1970 Hemi Cuda 4-Speed
1971 Cuda Auto
1971 Cuda 4-Speed
LOOKING to BUY 1970 & 1971 E Body J, V and R Code project cars
Re: What makes the "buzz" when the key is in the ignition? [Re: Cuda Cody] #1216419
04/15/12 08:26 PM
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The buzzer is inside of the horn relay, at least it is on my 73 NY.

Most replacement horn relays don't have the buzzer in them anymore, but I see NOS ones on ebay now and then.

Re: What makes the "buzz" when the key is in the ignition? [Re: Cuda Cody] #1216420
04/15/12 08:31 PM
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The70 E-body buzzer is over by the glovebox....Here's a pic...

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Re: What makes the "buzz" when the key is in the ignition? [Re: screamindriver] #1216421
04/15/12 08:38 PM
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Cuda Cody Offline OP
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PERFECT! I will swap it out with a new one and see if that solves it.

THANKS GUYS!

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The70 E-body buzzer is over by the glovebox....Here's a pic...




1970 Challenger T/A 4-Speed
1970 Challenger T/A 4-Speed
1970 Challenger T/A Auto
1970 Challenger R/T Auto
1970 Challenger Auto
1970 Challenger RT 440+6 4-Speed
1970 Challenger RT 440+6 4-Speed
1970 Hemi Challenger 4-Speed
1970 Hemi Cuda 4-Speed
1971 Cuda Auto
1971 Cuda 4-Speed
LOOKING to BUY 1970 & 1971 E Body J, V and R Code project cars
Re: What makes the "buzz" when the key is in the ignition? [Re: Cuda Cody] #1216422
04/15/12 10:38 PM
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Cuda Cody Offline OP
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BINGO! That was the problem. Now I have to find a new buzzer.


1970 Challenger T/A 4-Speed
1970 Challenger T/A 4-Speed
1970 Challenger T/A Auto
1970 Challenger R/T Auto
1970 Challenger Auto
1970 Challenger RT 440+6 4-Speed
1970 Challenger RT 440+6 4-Speed
1970 Hemi Challenger 4-Speed
1970 Hemi Cuda 4-Speed
1971 Cuda Auto
1971 Cuda 4-Speed
LOOKING to BUY 1970 & 1971 E Body J, V and R Code project cars
Re: What makes the "buzz" when the key is in the ignition? [Re: Cuda Cody] #1216423
04/16/12 08:46 PM
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You like that buzz?
We used to disconnect them.
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