Horn help (ooerrrrr)

[Mark Hooton]

Dear All, I’m buggering about with my mates 2001 R1150R and the horn isn’t working.

I’ve tried a second switch assy (coz they seem to fail after a while). No joy.

I then went direct from the battery to the horn and that worked!

Relay clicks when horn is operated.

I’m kinda thinking there’s a break in the wire somewhere?

Would massively appreciate any help from anyone much brainier than me on things to test and try!


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[Ian J Hartley]

Dear All, I’m buggering about with my mates 2001 R1150R and the horn isn’t working.

I’ve tried a second switch assy (coz they seem to fail after a while). No joy.

I then went direct from the battery to the horn and that worked!

Relay clicks when horn is operated.

I’m kinda thinking there’s a break in the wire somewhere?

Would massively appreciate any help from anyone much brainier than me on things to test and try!


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Have changed the relay? Just because it clicks, doesn’t necessarily mean it’s working.

 

[Mark Hooton]

Have changed the relay? Just because it clicks, doesn’t necessarily mean it’s working.

Fair point - I’ll try that


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[squibb34]

Trace & test the wires/connectors for continuity first, before spending money. Simple enough with a meter & a patient logical approach.

When it comes to 19 y/o bikes, I'm always suspicious of any old wiring that gets pushed/pulled around as the bars move, or connectors placed where they could corrode easily.