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Check Horn Operation

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Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK HORN OPERATION. 
Make sure the horn sounds when the horn switch is pushed.
Does the horn sound? Go to step 2.  Check the horn circuit.
2 CHECK HORN OPERATION. 
  1. Disconnect the harness connector of body integrated unit (B280).
  2. Connect the harness connector terminal to ground using a suitable lead wire.

Connector & terminal 
(B280) No. 11 (+) - Chassis ground (-): 
Does the horn sound? Check the body integrated unit. Refer to BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE Basic Diagnostic Procedure. Check the harness for open circuits and/or shorts between the body integrated unit and horn relay.