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Horn Switch Test

  1. Remove the steering column covers (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  2. Disconnect the cable reel 13P connector (A) from the dashboard wire harness.
    Fig 1: Identifying Cable Reel 13P Connector (A)
    G03662082Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Using a jumper wire, connect the No. 1 terminal of the dashboard wire harness 13P connector to body ground.
    • If the horns sound, go to step 4.
    • If the horns don't sound, check these items:
      • No. 13 (20 A) fuse in the underhood fuse/relay box.
      • Relay control module in the underhood fuse/relay box.
      • Horns (see HORN TEST/REPLACEMENT  ).
      • An open in the wire.
  4. Reconnect the cable reel 13P connector (A) to the dashboard wire harness.
    Fig 2: Identifying Cable Reel 13P Connector (A)
    G03662083Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the driver's airbag assembly (see DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ), and disconnect the horn switch 1P positive terminal from the cable reel (B).
  6. Using a jumper wire, connect the cable reel side 1P connector (C) to body ground.
    • If the horns sound, replace the driver's airbag assembly.
    • If the horns do not sound, check these items:
      • Cable reel.
      • An open in the wire (cable reel sub harness).