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Old 04-17-2008, 06:37 AM   #1 (permalink)
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No horn since I purchased the van a year and a half ago. Removed wires at horn(s), heavily corroded. The main wire going to the horn had a bad connector so I replaced it as well. Still no horn.

Checked relays, fuse and found the #27 15amp(DLR module, Horn Relay) fuse was blown. Replaced it with new fuse, it immediately blew.

I assume I have a short somewhere?

Should I be able to test the horns by themselves by running a hot wire to them. Could they be bad and causing the short?

Any other suggestions or where to maybe start looking.

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does it blow the fuse with the horns unplugged?You can jump the horn to test it.There isnt alot on that fuse DRL and keyless entry I believe.
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I'll check tonight when I get home from work.
My van is a E250 no power windows, driving lights, key less...
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I looked at the diagram wrong I wont mater if the horn is plugged in or not if the fuse blows as soon as you put it in.Pull the horn relay and check it .The short looks like it has to be between the fuse and the relay.If it were on the other side of the relay it would make the horn blow all the time.
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Just checked at lunch and the fuse did not blow with the horns unplugged?
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