Horn sounds like a half dead chicken

[Dangerdog]

Ok, so I need some help.

I buy a 1990 4Runner a couple of weeks ago and notice that the horn is pathetic. Here I am in this jacked up big tire mini monster truck, and when I hit the horn all I get is a "meep meep", gawd awful wimpy tweep sound.

So I figure no big problem, the old one's gone to heaven, I'll just put in one of those freeway blaster horns from the local store. Problem is when I install the brand new horn, I get the exact same sound - what's with that?!

I then figured maybe it was the contacts on the ends of the connection wires and changed them. Result? meep meep



How the heck could I get the same sound from a brand new horn? Does anyone have any ideas as to just what might be wrong??

tx,
Dave

[redfox435cat]

is the horn touching anything? If it is it can't vibrate and will sound wimpy. try tweeking it one way or the other.
just a tought

[turbo17]

It sounds like it is grounding out. Did you follow the intructions step by step?

[D'mon]

In my books, the only way to go is with an aftermarket air horn. I even installed one on my motorcycle...for those deaf idiots that can't hear my pipes and try and cut me off/push me into the ditch. After a good blast on the air horns, I give them a good kick with my "modified" boots. They have a steel plate where the heel used to be....

It's better to burn out than rust away!

D'mon

[turbo17]

"In my books, the only way to go is with an aftermarket air horn."


I believe that is the way to go too. Plus it is a lot louder and sometimes it scares drivers.

[MenaceSQL]

I have a set of Hella Supertones on my truck. Waaaaaaaaaay better than stock.

[Dangerdog]

Thanks guys. It's a simple 2 wire hookup so I guess I'll just pull the new horn off and hook it directly to the battery - perhaps I just got a bad one.

thanks again.
Dave