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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 06:14 PM
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Horn issue.. please help

Ok so here is what happened... i hated my horn but i loved my friends horn that he has in an 89 Buick Park Avenue.. (sounds like a freight train) so i went to the wrecker and picked up 2 horns outta the same car. i tapped into the power from the horn on the passenger side grounded both new horns ( with keeping the original 2 attatched. worked great for about couple min until i went to record a video of it. Now the only horn that works is the one behind the grill. I can't find any fuses for the horns.. just a couple Relays. 3 to be exact.

Horn 1 Relay if removed kills the horn behind the grill
Horn 2 and 3 don't make a difference ... if somebody could please help me that would be great!!

btw this is 98 Nissan Max GLE
Old Jul 3, 2007 | 07:12 PM
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Okay so i looked around and found out that its the ANTI theft deterant Fuse that blew.. 7.5 amp fuse.. im curious can i put a 10 amp fuse in there? or will that be bad? any insite here would be much appreciated
Old Jul 3, 2007 | 07:33 PM
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check the ground to the horn.. then the fuse...
Old Jul 3, 2007 | 08:05 PM
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grounds are all good, just wondering if i can put a 10 amp in the anti theft spot instead of a 7.5 amp fuse
Old Jul 3, 2007 | 08:31 PM
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i wouldnt.. unless u like replacing wiring and relays...

i have 2 chevy horns... they work without a problem... also there is a 3rd plug that doesnt do anything.... its right by the grill...
Old Jul 3, 2007 | 11:41 PM
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If I'm wrong apologies, but from what I gather your running 4 horns correct? if so your 4 horns are probably drawing to many AMPS for that 7.5 amp fuse, eliminate 2 factory horns and check if ur fuse blows, don't put a 10 amp fuse, fuse ratings are there for a reason-> going along with f550mara...- good luck.
Old Jul 5, 2007 | 04:19 PM
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ok so i bought a Relay today 12 volt 30 amp has 5 connectors on it

1,2 Power to (whaterver ur powering) #87
3 Fused Power from Battery #51
4 To Switching Means #86
5 To Ground #85

now my question is.. do i top into the existing wire to my horn and hook it to the (4) then run my power wire right from battery ect......


this should... if im correct.. when i honk the horn should trip the relay and provide full 12 volt current to the 2 new horns.. and not pop my fuse for my anti theft anymore?
Old Jul 5, 2007 | 06:50 PM
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The horn in Maximas is GAY as hell, I'm going to up grade to BMW or VW horns, or any dual notes,

I would screp the factory horn and use the new ones, not 3 or 4
Old Jul 29, 2007 | 05:21 AM
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you know that there's two power wires behind the grill. Look closely. The connection is probably wrapped around another wire.
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