dbenzmaine Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 I've got a 1989 GL Hatch (EA-81) with a dead horn. I'm going to scour the junkyards for a replacement tomorrow. Will a horn off of an EA-82 work for me, or do i have to find one specific to the older generation? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLCraig Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Which horn is not working, the high pitch one, the low pitch one or both? Are you getting +12v to them? Remember on and EA81 and maybe the EA82 too, the horn gets a constant +12v and they are grounded when you push the horn button. If your electrics are working correctly, then try adjusting the pitch screw before you go and replace the horn. The pitch screw is located on the back and has a lock nut. Loosen the locknut, turn the screw and then test the horn. also the horns should be the same or close enough between the EA81 and EA82. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbenzmaine Posted May 18, 2004 Author Share Posted May 18, 2004 Hmmmm, i wasn't aware that there were two. I get nothing at all when i push the horn. I checked my leads to the horn mounted in front of the radiator. I get the plus 12 current and the ground out. The contacts are clean, but the horn does nothing. I didn't try adjusting the screw though. Is the horn mounted in front of the radiator somehow a high and low pitch unit, or is there a second one somewhere else? Thanks for the info though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Check your fuses too. GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLCraig Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 The 2 horns should be right next to each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 or one on each side by the fender, behind the bumper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75skunkaroo Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 as far as i know, all the horns are the same from ea-71 to ea-82 cars. i have a couple of horns from each style and all appear to be the same. i even replaced my non-working horns in the '75 with some from a '85(i think) and they work great. i love the country/city selector! -mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbenzmaine Posted May 18, 2004 Author Share Posted May 18, 2004 Thanks for your help everyone! I just got back inside after playing with the pitch screw. I still couldn't get anything out of it. I'm pretty sure that my car only has one horn though. It's mounted halfway up the verticle bar directly in front of the radiator. The only things that i could find behind my bumper and fenders were light fixtures. Looks like i'll be doing some junkyard exploring tomorrow, but it's good to know i don't have to find my exact car. Thanks again! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLCraig Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 I just looked at my FSM. The other horn should be next to the Evap canister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 and on the early ones, it's by the master cylinder what's the city celector? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75skunkaroo Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 you can select which horn you want to honk! louder higher note for city driving, lower more "polite" tone for country cruizin. kinda like the roadrunner horn but with the 2nd "meep" lower -mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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