Re: getting the horn button off

Posted by Bob J On 2023/7/12 21:07:10

Howard is absolutely right. Pull the whole aged wire out and replace it with a new 10 AWG one. Cut the connector off at the bottom of the old wire so it pulls smoothly up out of the steering tube. Use the old one for a pattern to cut the new wire length and solder it to the horn button.
I used a fine mechanics wire to act as a fish line to pull it down the tube, (note that it is spiralled below the horn button to ease strain while turning). Attach a new connector at the bottom after threading to complete the circuit.
The action of steering alone let alone the hostile environment at the base of the steering box in the engine compartment and open to harsh conditions off the road while driving over the decades takes its toll.
Have fun!
Bob J.