C1 Horn Wire

[Eric A.]

Need some help understanding where the horn wire plugs in on the steering column. I understand where it plugs in on bottom of the steering column into the main wiring harness BUT where does it connect to the horn button. The wire I have from corvette central has a bear wire on the end and I cannot find anywhere where the wire is connected or sotered inside the steering wheel. Eric

[Chris S.]

Re: C1 Horn Wire

it doesnt....
at least on early C1's - the horn is activated when the metal plate under the horn button or trim is depressed - when it is depressed it make contact with the metal trim on the upper bearing - which completes the circuit and the horn honks....

[Bill M.]

Re: C1 Horn Wire

The wire solders to the upper bearing:

[Eric A.]

Re: C1 Horn Wire

Thanks this is what I needed.. BIG help!

[William F.]

Re: C1 Horn Wire

Make sure housing where bearing contacts it when installed still has some original paint on it or apply some "liquid 'lectric tape" for insulation or you'll have a contant ground and contant horn honking.

[Richard M.]

Re: C1 Horn Wire

Eric,

To solder the wire there, there's a hole under the column to get a soldering gun in there.

Rich

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