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Hi Packard helpers. I need some advice on how to remove the horn button on a 41 Packard 100 The usual push down and turn does not work and I am hesitant to pry in case I break something. The horn blows on bumps and when turning and I think the wire down the colum is worn and bare in spots.

I don't know if 41 conventional models used the same type steering wheel as the Clipper but I believe they were interchangeable as far as fitting on the shaft.

In case they are similar look under the wheel for 3 recessed screws which hold the horn ring on. The emblem on those wheels is held by a chrome holding ring with prongs that fit in slots in the horn ring and then get bent over. On that wheel, none of the parts that make up the horn switch are visible or accessible without removing the entire ring from the wheel.

On the chance the wheels are the same or similar here is a photo showing the screw locations and also the pieces and electrical path of the switch.

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Thanks Howard. Its too late today to take it apart but I did look and there are definetly holes where your picture shows them.

Yep, 3 screws on the underside of the wheel. You'll need a really small screwdriver, can't recall if it's phillips or slotted, it was 13 years ago.

Thanks for your help guys.My car was missing 1 screw and that made the button sit slightly crooked. All fixed now.