Horn Contacts Inside Steering Wheel

[Melloj123]

Took my 77 steering wheel off today. The contacts for the horn are badly corroded. Is there a source for new contacts for the strip that is screwed in ?

 

[igotta40]

Post a photo of the piece you need. If it’s the piece I’m thinking of, I was able to repair mine. I may be able to help.

 

[Melloj123]

Mine is a rusty mess. I need the spring strip that is held by a single screw. The wire screw is so rusty I will likely have to drill it out.. Any help appreciated.

 

[charliemeyer007]

Put a few drops of Kroil on it every day and let it soak for a few days. Use a good fitting driver to un-screw it.

Flat spring stock can be found (old dead wind up clocks) or a places like midway usa gun springs also copper or brass strips sometimes nickel plated.

 

[pb4ugo]

Arent the screws threaded into plastic?

 

[HoundDog]

Soak them in EvapoRust overnight. It won't hurt the plastic and will remove the rust. I've had great luck soaking smaller rusted items like that.

 

[igotta40]

I thought you meant the contact that rubs with the ring in the center of the wheel. Yea those are a challenge. Try the local Toyota dealer though, you never know.