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NOTE: Check for a blown No. 7 (15A) fuse in the underhood fuse/relay box. If it is blown, check for a faulty horn relay.
  1. Remove the steering column covers (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  2. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness B (5P) connector (A) from the cable reel (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Dashboard Wire Harness B 5P Connector Terminals
    G05451490Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Connect the dashboard wire harness B (5P) connector terminal No. 1 to body ground with a jumper wire.
    • If the horn sounds, go to step  4.
    • If the horn doesn't sound, check these items:
      • Horn (see HORN TEST/REPLACEMENT  ).
      • An open in the wire between under-hood fuse/relay box connector D (14P) connector terminal No. 1 and dashboard wire harness B (5P) connector.
      • An open in the wire between under-hood fuse/relay box connector D (14P) connector terminal No. 2 and horn.
  4. Reconnect the dashboard wire harness B 5P connector (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Dashboard Wire Harness B 5P Connector & Horn Switch Positive 1P Connector
    G05451491Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the driver's airbag assembly (see DRIVER S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ).
  6. Using a jumper wire, connect the horn switch positive 1P connector to ground.
    • If the horn sounds, replace the horn switch plate.
    • If the horn does not sound, replace the cable reel.
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