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Lancia Thesis Factory Service Manual (2002-2009)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Horns not working

Make
Lancia
Model
Thesis Factory Service Manual
Year
2002–2009
Section
RADIO AND ACCESSORIES etc. › Horns not working
Fault diagnosisHorns not working

HORNS NOT WORKING

STEPOPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUTTEST RESULTS
1COMPONENT CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Check the condition of the fuse in the engine compartment junction unit.

(Wiring Diagram ) E3010 HORNS

Move on to StepFuse faulty

Replace the protective fuse

(Wiring Diagram ) E3010 HORNS

2ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Check for the output positive from the engine compartment junction unit to the steering column switch unit

(Wiring Diagram ) E3010 HORNS

Move on to StepNo positiveMove on to Step
3COMPONENT CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Check the internal continuity of the engine compartment junction unit between:

  • protective fuse and horn relay feed
  • relay feed and output to steering column switch unit
  • relay feed and output to horns.

Check the condition of the relay feed

(Wiring Diagram ) E3010 HORNS

Move on to Step1. Connections inside junction unit broken

1. Replace the engine compartment junction unit

See in Op. 5505A13 Additional junction unit in engine compartment - R.R.

2. Relay feed faulty

2. Replace the relay feed

(Wiring Diagram ) E3010 HORNS

4ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Check the output earth for the horn from the engine compartment junction unit to the steering column switch unit by pressing the horn contact.

(Wiring Diagram ) E3010 HORNS

Move on to StepNo earthMove on to Step
5ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

check the continuity between

  • engine compartment junction unit and input on steering column switch unit
  • steering column switch unit and connection on steering wheel after the clock spring
  • connection on steering wheel and output to earth from steering column switch unit
  • output from steering column switch unit to centre dashboard earth
  • horn contacts on steering wheel

    (Wiring Diagram ) E3010 HORNS

Move on to Step1. No continuity between engine compartment junction unit.

1. Restore the electrical connection

(Wiring Diagram ) E3010 HORNS

2. No continuity between steering wheel connection and steering column switch unit input/output

2. Replace the steering column switch unit/clock spring assembly

See in Op. 5550A12 complete stalk unit - r+r for versions with air bag

3. No continuity between steering column switch unit and centre dashboard earth

3. Restore the electrical connection

(Wiring Diagram ) E3010 HORNS

4. No continuity between horn contacts on steering wheel

4. Replace the steering wheel

See in Op. 4110A11 STEERING WHEEL - R.R. for replacement or checks for versions with AIR BAG

6ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Check the continuity between:

  • engine compartment junction unit and horns
  • horns and right front earth
Move on to StepElectrical connection faulty

Restore the electrical connection

(Wiring Diagram ) E3010 HORNS

7COMPONENT CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
check the condition of the hornsMove on to StepHorns faulty

Replace the horns.

See in Op. 5550B30 Left or right HORN (one) - R.R.

8CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the fault is no longer present

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