Horn replacement

OldBlueVolvo · Aug 17th, 2018, 16:18

Hello all,

I need to replace the non-working FIAMM horns with standard ones on my GLE to get it through the MOT re-test on Monday. They don't work (I've done some testing). Luckily I have a new pair of horns. A couple of questions for you.

1. I need the 2 screws that secure the horns to the bracket underneath the car. Are there any similar screws elsewhere on the car I can use. I mean borrow from my other car (it's horn screws are rusted on so no good).

2. The strange connectors. 4 of these needed. Until I can get some proper ones, in the short term, is there a way I can wire up the new horns? I wondered about using bullet crimps and squeezing them smaller with pliers, but I don't know how good it would be.

Thanks, William

bob12 · Aug 17th, 2018, 18:36

1. Could you not use different self-tapping screws? Maybe drill the fixing hole out a bit and use a small bolt/s.

2. If you are thinking of using bullet connectors. I would chop the plug/socket off and solder suitable individual wire connectors on with self-amalgamating tape over the lot to provide a waterproof seal and tuck the lot up in a 'nice dry place' under the bumper or elsewhere. You could also use crimp style connectors. Heat shrink tube over the connectors is another alternative. That's what I would do until the horns stopped working .... best of luck.

Laird Scooby · Aug 17th, 2018, 19:47

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Originally Posted by OldBlueVolvo

2. The strange connectors. 4 of these needed. Until I can get some proper ones, in the short term, is there a way I can wire up the new horns? I wondered about using bullet crimps and squeezing them smaller with pliers, but I don't know how good it would be.

Thanks, William

Can you get a photo of the connectors you need or what they're going onto please? I've come across a few odd connectors in my time and can probably point you in the right direction.

Alternatively why not buy a pair of horns that don't need anything exotic to connect them?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12V-CAR-V...y/400563744449

They should do the job for you!

Jebus · Aug 17th, 2018, 19:54

the old skool connectors are not on anything newish, best bet is nip off down to scrapyard and get some normal superseal connectors, s/v40 have easy to get to ones and will last much longer. just need to snip some wire and crimp or solder them on.

OldBlueVolvo · Aug 18th, 2018, 16:50

I've sorted it!
It turns out that the bolts are just M8 flange heads.
And the connectors are the same as used elsewhere on the car, but I didn't realise that at first. So I've used some headlight cabling from a previously scrapped car and just joined it onto the car's cable with heat-shrinkable butt crimps. Just needs tidying up now.

Laird Scooby · Aug 18th, 2018, 17:23

From "Neep-neep!" to

"PARP-PARP" in one easy lesson!

bob12 · Aug 18th, 2018, 19:08

Looks neat OldBlue ... as he said ^^^^ - Bob

Aug 17th, 2018, 16:18	#1
OldBlueVolvo VOC Member Last Online: May 4th, 2023 20:38 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West Sussex	Horn replacement Hello all, I need to replace the non-working FIAMM horns with standard ones on my GLE to get it through the MOT re-test on Monday. They don't work (I've done some testing). Luckily I have a new pair of horns. A couple of questions for you. 1. I need the 2 screws that secure the horns to the bracket underneath the car. Are there any similar screws elsewhere on the car I can use. I mean borrow from my other car (it's horn screws are rusted on so no good). 2. The strange connectors. 4 of these needed. Until I can get some proper ones, in the short term, is there a way I can wire up the new horns? I wondered about using bullet crimps and squeezing them smaller with pliers, but I don't know how good it would be. Thanks, William __________________ William 745 GL - 1986, B230K 745 GLE - 1987, B230E Last edited by OldBlueVolvo; Aug 17th, 2018 at 16:38.

Aug 17th, 2018, 19:54	#4
Jebus VOC Member Last Online: Aug 13th, 2023 17:49 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Aberdeen	the old skool connectors are not on anything newish, best bet is nip off down to scrapyard and get some normal superseal connectors, s/v40 have easy to get to ones and will last much longer. just need to snip some wire and crimp or solder them on. __________________ 1992 2.0 SE Turbo Wentworth, now with b230ft & M90 2005 S60 2.0T the baby T5

Aug 18th, 2018, 17:23	#6
Laird Scooby Premier Member Last Online: Today 01:27 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lakenheath	From "Neep-neep!" to "PARP-PARP" in one easy lesson! __________________ Cheers Dave Next Door to Top-Gun with a Honda CR-V & S Type Jag Volvo gone but not forgotten........

Aug 17th, 2018, 18:36	#2
bob12 bob12 Last Online: Yesterday 18:44 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Woking	1. Could you not use different self-tapping screws? Maybe drill the fixing hole out a bit and use a small bolt/s. 2. If you are thinking of using bullet connectors. I would chop the plug/socket off and solder suitable individual wire connectors on with self-amalgamating tape over the lot to provide a waterproof seal and tuck the lot up in a 'nice dry place' under the bumper or elsewhere. You could also use crimp style connectors. Heat shrink tube over the connectors is another alternative. That's what I would do until the horns stopped working .... best of luck.

Aug 18th, 2018, 19:08	#7
bob12 bob12 Last Online: Yesterday 18:44 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Woking	Looks neat OldBlue ... as he said ^^^^ - Bob

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