Something in the steering column messing things up?
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Car: 1987 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Engine: 5.0 V8 (305 CID)
Transmission: 4SPD Auto w/overdrive
Something in the steering column messing things up?
So the other day I was at work.. Just got out. Walking to my car, my horn just starts going at a constant.. I don't have an alarm on the car yet.. I just got it less than 2 weeks ago.
So I opened the hood and couldn't figure anything out.. This is my first car I don't know how to work on engines yet. I tried the horn, pounded it, nothing. I turned the steering wheel, and it stopped.
Following this freak occurrence, my radio stopped working, my interior lights, trunk button and power door locks.
I replaced the accessory fuse and all seemed well. I checked to see if the horn worked.. And it blew the brand new fuse.
Is there a short in the horn wires? I have no idea how to get to it or how to check.
So I opened the hood and couldn't figure anything out.. This is my first car I don't know how to work on engines yet. I tried the horn, pounded it, nothing. I turned the steering wheel, and it stopped.
Following this freak occurrence, my radio stopped working, my interior lights, trunk button and power door locks.
I replaced the accessory fuse and all seemed well. I checked to see if the horn worked.. And it blew the brand new fuse.
Is there a short in the horn wires? I have no idea how to get to it or how to check.
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Engine: 5.7TBI 5,7TPI 5.0TPI, 5,7TPI
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Axle/Gears: 3.08, 3.27, 3.45, 3.27
Re: Something in the steering column messing things up?
Let me guess, aftermarket steering wheel?? If so, poull the horn **** and then use tape or windshield adhesive to isolate the hub bolts from the horn contacts.
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From: Long Island
Car: 1987 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Engine: 5.0 V8 (305 CID)
Transmission: 4SPD Auto w/overdrive
Re: Something in the steering column messing things up?

Edit: put the original back on***
Last edited by BettyIsAn87z28; Jun 28, 2011 at 06:04 PM. Reason: Forgot a word or two.
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