FJ-62 Horn problem (1 Viewer)

[markkos]

I have a 1989 FJ-62 and a horn that does not work. From what I can tell, the point of contact (which looks like the tip of a pen) is not making contact with the ring. Anybody else have this problem. If so, what are the general steps to getting it fixed, necessary parts, etc. Thanks.

 

[Doc]

You can use thin shims or washers to space the brass ring out to make contact with that pin again. Or you can purchase a new pin from Toyota.

Try spacing it out first.

 

[Fearnofish!]

Take some 220-400 grit paper to the brass ring and contact aswell. I put some dielectric grease on the ring too so I coudl beep at ashholes while I'm turning!

 

[import silvia]

I soldered a blob of solder on the end of the pin, works GREAT. Well that and an air horn work great.

 

[Regardful]

I just went through the exact same thing. Like Doc said, I used a small flat washer on each of the screws (I think there were four total). I also cleaned the contacts, while it was apart, and applied a small amount of dielectric tune up grease (like Fearnofish! said). Horn worked great after that.

 

[markkos]

You folks are really great for the quick replies. I am real new to this whole landcruiser thing. How far down do I have to go as far as taking the steering wheel/column apart? I have taken it down to the point where I think I need a puller to remove the wheel. Do I have to take the plastic parts off the column? I did this one other time and it was simple, but getting the screws started on re-assembly was not real fun. Again, thanks.

 

[Doc]

You don't need a puller for the wheel.

Take the center emblem thingy off and you can reach the retaining nut with an extention. Take the nut off, then put it back on 2-3 turns. Whack the steering wheel really good with something at 12,3, 6, and 9 oclock, remove the nut and the wheel should come right off. No problems.