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Old 06-04-2010, 08:47 PM
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busted clockspring

is there any way to fix a horn, like rewire it to something else or whatever, without replacing the clockspring?
 
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Old 07-06-2010, 09:28 PM
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You could install a separate button for the horn, and run the wires to it. You would need to determine the wires involved by using a wiring diagram. Assuming this is a 94 F-150, I looked up a diagram. It looks like the wires will be dark blue and dark green/orange stripe leading to the clockspring. You can locate these wires under the dash where they start to run up the steering column, and cut them there. Extend them to a push button like the one pictured below from Autozone:

Click here to see on AZ site: Dorman horn button $3.99

To wire it in, see the diagram below:
 
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My dads truck was set up that when he got it. It works but on the bottom of the steering column is NOT a good place for it unless you like to honk the horn almost every time you get in. lol
 
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Old 08-07-2010, 07:20 PM
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Well the clock spring is simpler to do yourself... check this out...

http://www.fordtruckfanatics.com/for...d.php?p=118231

Took me about 1hr.

Good Luck
 
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Old 08-26-2011, 04:01 PM
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Remove the 3-way aligning harness on the new clockspring immediately before mounting the wheel over it. Do not get this out of alignment - it is set from the factory to be where it is. Do not let it spin once you remove the 3-way harness
I have a used steering assy I used the shift lever out of. Does the above Quate mean I cannt use that clock spring in my truck?

Dean
 
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Old 08-29-2011, 12:27 PM
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It means the LAST step before installing the steering wheel is to remove the alignment lock. For the full procedure, click my tan CV in my signature & read the captions in the Steering Column album.
 



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