3233128 - N20 HORNS NOT WORKING

When the sides of the steering wheel cover are pressed, the horns do not work.
Results of the tests
1HORNS CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the operation of the horns. Continue to Step 2 Horns faulty Replace the horns Op.   5550B30 
2HORNS ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check, in order:

  • the horns fuse
  • the horns relay
  • the connection between the junction unit and the steering column switch unit
  • the steering column switch unit earth
  • the horns supply and earth
See   E3010  HORNS
Continue to Step 3 Component defectiveReplace the component involved (if a fuse is involved, search for the cause of the problem)
Connections not correctRestore connections
3CLOCK SPRING CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check, in order:

  • the operation of the clock spring: see DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION: 5580C air bag system
  • the connections for the horn switches with the clock spring
  • the connection of the steering column switch unit with the clock spring
Continue to Step 4 Clock spring faulty Replace the clock spring Op.   5580C12 
Connections not correctRestore connections
4CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'
When the sides of the steering wheel cover are pressed, the horns do not work.
Results of the tests
1HORNS CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the operation of the horns. Continue to Step 2 Horns faulty Replace the horns ( Op.   5550B30  )
2HORNS ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check, in order:

  • the horns fuse
  • the horns relay
  • the connection between the junction unit and the steering column switch unit
  • the steering column switch unit earth
  • the horns supply and earth
Continue to Step 3 Component defectiveReplace the damaged components (if a fuse is involved, search for the cause of the problem)
Connections not correctRestore the correct connections
3CLOCK SPRING CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check, in order:

  • the operation of the clock spring ( Characteristic of working principle   5580C  air bag system ):
  • the connections for the horn switches with the clock spring - the connection for the steering column switch unit with the clock spring
Continue to Step 4 Clock spring faulty Replace the clock spring ( Op.   5580C12  )
Connections not correctRestore the correct connections
4CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'