It is rare that I ever have much to contribute to this great board. So here is some info on a small job that I found a easier way to do.
I dont know if the new airbag models are the same. But on my 94, no airbag I had a terrible squeaking when turning the steering wheel on cold mornings. I lubed the horn contact and it didnt help. Somone here gave me the part number for the $6 horn contact pin. So I installed it today and am hoping it will fix the issue.
I read a really good install thread that involved removing the stearing wheel, clamshell and switch gear with some wiring. Today I found a easier way.
Basically just remove the stearing wheel and clamshell. Tilt the assembly down. Push the horn contact all the way in while you look at the steering column from the top. You will see the single green wire clipped on the back of the pin. I just grabbed it with my fishing thermostats and gently popped it off. The pin then slides right out. Lube up the new one and slid it in, keep it depressed and clip the wire back on. Done in about 5 min. No need to disassemble the switches or steering and more than that.
PS. If you touch the green wire to anything while it is unclipped the horn will go off. I didnt think about this and I am sure my neighbors didnt enjoy it very much so I am glad it went quickly.
I dont know if the new airbag models are the same. But on my 94, no airbag I had a terrible squeaking when turning the steering wheel on cold mornings. I lubed the horn contact and it didnt help. Somone here gave me the part number for the $6 horn contact pin. So I installed it today and am hoping it will fix the issue.
I read a really good install thread that involved removing the stearing wheel, clamshell and switch gear with some wiring. Today I found a easier way.
Basically just remove the stearing wheel and clamshell. Tilt the assembly down. Push the horn contact all the way in while you look at the steering column from the top. You will see the single green wire clipped on the back of the pin. I just grabbed it with my fishing thermostats and gently popped it off. The pin then slides right out. Lube up the new one and slid it in, keep it depressed and clip the wire back on. Done in about 5 min. No need to disassemble the switches or steering and more than that.
PS. If you touch the green wire to anything while it is unclipped the horn will go off. I didnt think about this and I am sure my neighbors didnt enjoy it very much so I am glad it went quickly.
