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Fiat Grande Punto Factory Service Manual (2005-2012)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Horns not working

Make
Fiat
Model
Grande Punto Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2012
Section
Radio and accessories etc.. › Horns not working
Fault diagnosisHorns not working

HORNS NOT WORKING

Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check, by operating the horn control on the steering wheel, that the travel is correctMove on to Step 1Travel not correct

Remove the steering wheel and check that there are no impediments to the travel.

Op. 4110A10 STEERING WHEEL - R+R FOR REPLACEMENT OR CHECKS

If there are problems, replace the faulty component

1CHECK ON INTERVENTION OF FUSEAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the horn protective fuse has not blown. It can be found in the engine compartment junction unit and is the third fuse in the first row F10 (15 A)Move on to Step 2The fuse has blownReplace the fuse and search for the cause of the problem
2RELAY CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Swap the relay for the horns T3 (20A) with the one for the main beam headlamps T2 and check that the horns workMove on to Step 3The horn continues not to workRestore the relays to their places and move on to Step 4
3RELAY CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the main beam headlamps are working. If the result is positive, remove the horn relay feed and check that the contacts do not show signs of oxidation or deformationEnd of diagnosis

1. The high beams do not work

2. There are irregularities at the engine compartment junction unit contacts

1. Replace the main beam headlamp relay (which was originally the one for the horns)

2. Renew the contacts. If necessary, replace the engine compartment junction unit

Op. 5505A13 ADDITIONAL JUNCTION UNIT IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT - R.R.

4RELAY ELECTRICAL CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Undo the fastenings for the engine compartment junction unit and check, using a tester, that the power supply and the earth for the horn relay feed are correct

Op. 5505A13 ADDITIONAL JUNCTION UNIT IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT - R.R.

Move on to Step 5Relay line electrical problemsMove on to Step 8
5HORN ELECTRICAL CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Using a tester, connect to the horn power supply line and check that whilst the horn is working the supply voltage is more than 11.4 V.

Also check the continuity and the insulation of the line

Move on to Step 6

1. The voltage is below 11.4 V

2. Other electrical problems

1. Check the cause of the power supply and restore the correct power supply.

Possibly

See table B015 ENGINE DOES NOT START (STARTER MOTOR WORKING)

2. Restore the correct electrical connections

See E3010 HORNS

6CHECK POSITIONING OF HORNSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that both the horn casing and the bracket are not touching or are not in the immediate vicinity (less than 10 mm) of other objects (other components, cables, pipes, etc.)Move on to Step 7Horn bracket or casing interfering with other componentsEliminate the cause of the interference
7STEERING COLUMN SWITCH UNIT CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Remove the steering wheel and check that there is nothing preventing the operation of the horn control switch.

Using a tester in parallel to the switch check that, whilst it is working, the supply voltage is more than 11.4 V

Move on to Step 9

1. Switch stuck open

2. Switch power supply problems

1. Replace the steering wheel

Op. 4110A10 STEERING WHEEL - R+R FOR REPLACEMENT OR CHECKS

2. Replace the steering column switch unit.

Op. 5550A10 STALK UNIT ASSEMBLY - R+R

8HORN CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Remove the horn and connect it directly to a battery charger.

Op. 5550B30 L/H OR R/H HORN (ONE) - R+R

Check that a sound produced and that there are no unpleasant noises (knocking/buzzing)

Move on to Step 9Sound faulty or no sound produced

Replace the horn

Op. 5550B30 L/H OR R/H HORN (ONE) - R+R

9ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

The problem is due to the presence of an irregular electrical absorption source in the electrical equipment. Search for and eliminate this cause

if necessary we will process suitable diagnoses for the battery, alternator and wiring

End of diagnosisThe fault persistsContact technical service for further information on the problem

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