quick horn question

ghall · #1 09-07-2020, 09:36 AM

Horn not working on 92 SVX. Fuse is okay. I can hear the horn relay click when closing the horn switch (steering wheel). I measured voltage at the horn itself with the horn switch closed and I only get about 0.3V. So my guess is a faulty horn relay? Do you agree? I would just replace without asking but they seem difficult to find online in Canada. I might need to order from the US.
Regards,
Gary

Blacky · #2 09-07-2020, 09:58 AM

I'm not sure about your diagnosis but...

Here ya go: https://www.thewrenchmonkey.ca/auto-...92/horn-relay/

For fun call a Subaru dealer, part#82501AA030

ghall · #3 09-08-2020, 08:47 AM

Thanks Blacky for the wrenchmonkey link. That looks like the only way I can source a horn relay from Canada. Lots of options in the US. I did call a local Subaru dealer and they didn't have 1 in stock nor in their warehouse. They weren't sure if they could even get one and suggested buying from an online distributor.

ghall · #4 09-08-2020, 11:34 AM

Holy Moly ! I must be getting old. That horn relay is WAY up under the dash and I can't seem to get my hand on it. Do I need to disassemble the lower dash to get at the horn relay?

Blacky · #5 09-08-2020, 03:05 PM

The lower Alcantara section of the dash is easily removable.

ghall · #6 09-08-2020, 04:01 PM

I'm not sure how that lower section is attached (clips vs screws) and didn't want to risk breaking something. I managed to get my hand on the relay and pulled it off the bracket it was attached to. I probably won't be able to get the replacement back up there and reattached to the bracket, so I'll just let it hang up there.