2009 - Horn is not working !!!

[nc6230sux]

I have a 2009 Corolla with 29,000 miles on it and the horn just stopped working. 3 days ago when she pressed the horn she heard a slight sound; but today nothing. This is a real safety issue I think, I really don't want her driving without a horn.

So where should I start? I've never come across a broken horn! Do I take it to the dealer? I'm assuming that the power train warranty is not going to cover this; am I correct?

Do I try to fix this my self? Please help!!!

[1967c10]

Well to be totally honest, as much as I enjoy repairing/improving/modifying my own vehicles, I would bring it into the dealer and let them fix it up on their dime. Yes I know the stock horn is not very impressive, (actually chuckled the first time I heard the one on my car ), but I would say you are still in the 3yr/36k bumper to bumper(powertrain should be 5yr/60k) so let them put a stock new one in. Less messing around for you, if you have a warranty, use it up free is free, and if it ever goes out again, then look into getting a nice more loud unit, just my opinion though.

[nc6230sux]

Originally Posted by 1967c10

Well to be totally honest, as much as I enjoy repairing/improving/modifying my own vehicles, I would bring it into the dealer and let them fix it up on their dime. Yes I know the stock horn is not very impressive, (actually chuckled the first time I heard the one on my car ), but I would say you are still in the 3yr/36k bumper to bumper(powertrain should be 5yr/60k) so let them put a stock new one in. Less messing around for you, if you have a warranty, use it up free is free, and if it ever goes out again, then look into getting a nice more loud unit, just my opinion though.

Unfortunately the car is out of warranty . What's the best course of action now?

[1967c10]

Well, totally up to you how far you want to go with it, but if it were my car here is what I would do. I would remove the horn and test it by hooking some wires from the horn leads to a car battery and see if it sounds. If it does not, then you may need to get a new horn from your choice of shops, toyota dealer, napa etc. But if it does sound then it is a real choice of how far you want to go, as it could be the small switch in the wheel behind the air bag, a relay, etc etc. I am no mechanic by trade by any means, but you may as well test what you can by all means before just throwing money at parts that may not fix the problem. And not knowing your mechanical skill level (not trying to come across as rude, just making a statement), if that is still not up your alley to remove the horn and test it, then I would say your best bet is to bring it to a shop that you trust, toyota or indy mech and have them check it out. Oh just out of curiousity how is the car out of warranty if its a 2009 w/29k? just curious.

[joys09toy]

Originally Posted by nc6230sux

I have a 2009 Corolla with 29,000 miles on it and the horn just stopped working. 3 days ago when she pressed the horn she heard a slight sound; but today nothing. This is a real safety issue I think, I really don't want her driving without a horn.

So where should I start? I've never come across a broken horn! Do I take it to the dealer? I'm assuming that the power train warranty is not going to cover this; am I correct?

Do I try to fix this my self? Please help!!!

Hi there. Did you ever figure this out? I too have a 09 Corolla that is right around 30,000 miles and the horn stopped working. I have already ruled out a blown fuse. Just curious what the issue ended up being for you.

[Dimaoala]

^^^^

Yep I'd check the fuse first, and then the wiring.

[Jackss731]

honestly i doubt it would be the horn itself...its a pretty simple and robust device

so theres
-fuse
-actual connection to the horn(behind the grille)
-wiring in between (hopefully not)