[TR] Horn issues

[Greg Gelhar]

I have found the fuse holder to be the problem. A corroded fuse clip will 
add sufficient resistance to keep the horns from working. Resistance will 
make for a hot connection and that may have "melted" your fuse.

Greg G.
Osseo, MN



----- Original Message ----- 
From: <davgil at aol.com>
To: <triumphs at autox.team.net>; <6pack at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2012 1:21 PM
Subject: [TR] Horn issues


>I am trying to troubleshoot weak or no sound from the horns on my very 
>stock
> 1976 TR6.  My shop manual describes an adjustment procedure, but I don't
> believe that adjustment is my problem (and as usual, my horns don't have 
> the
> described adjustment screw).  I am getting approximately 6 volts at the 
> horn
> connection.  I suspect that I have some corrosion issue or a failing 
> relay,
> but before I contine to scuttle downj useless paths, I wanted to determine 
> if
> 6v was the proper voltage at the horns.  As I continued to press and 
> release
> the horn button, I got more response from the horns as if something was
> gradually releasing, but then blew the fuse.  I looked in the archives, 
> but
> did not find this specific information.  If someone has experience in this
> area, I would appreciate it.
> Regards,
> David Gill
> 1976 TR6
>
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