MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Instrumentation and Warning Systems

Horn

413-06 Horn

2016 MustangReference 3,922 / 6,619HTML edition
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Verify the BJB fuse 21 (20A) is OK.

PINPOINT TEST A : THE HORN IS INOPERATIVE

NOTICE: Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.

A1 CHECK THE BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) OUTPUT BY ACTIVATING THE BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) HORN_RELAY PID (PARAMETER IDENTIFICATION)

Ignition ON. Using a diagnostic scan tool, view BCM Parameter Identifications (PIDs). Select the active command BCM HORN_RELAY PID and command the horn ON and then OFF.

Does the horn sound when commanded ON?

Yes

GO to A9

No

GO to A2

A2 CHECK THE HORN RELAY

Ignition OFF. Remove the horn relay and install a known-good relay in its place. Test the horn for normal operation.

Does the horn operate correctly?

Yes

INSTALL a new horn relay.

No

GO to A3

A3 CHECK THE HORN RELAY VOLTAGE SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR VOLTAGE

Measure:

Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead Ground Horn relay pin socket 1 Ground Horn relay pin socket 3

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Is the voltage greater than 11 volts?

Yes

GO to A4

No

VERIFY BJB fuse 21 (20A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR the horn relay voltage supply circuit. If not OK, REFER to the Wiring Diagrams to identify the possible causes of the circuit short.

A4 CHECK THE HORN CIRCUITS

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