Horn System: Overview Pontiac Sunfire I

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

2. Lack of communication may be due to a partial malfunction of the class 2 serial data circuit or due to a total malfunction of the class 2 serial data circuit. The specified procedure will determine the particular condition.

4. The presence of DTCs which begin with "U" indicate some other module is not communicating. The specified procedure will compile all the available information before tests are performed.

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The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

2. Listen for an audible click when the horn relay operates. Command both the ON and OFF states. Repeat the commands as necessary.

3. Tests for voltage at the coil side of the horn relay. The HORN fuse supplies power to the coil side of the horn relay.

4. Verifies that the body control module (BCM) is providing ground to the horn relay.

5. Tests if ground is constantly being applied to the horn relay.

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The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

2. Listen for an audible click when the horn relay operates. Command both the ON and OFF states. Repeat the commands as necessary.

3. Tests for voltage at the coil side of the horn relay. The HORN fuse supplies power to the coil side of the horn relay.

4. Verifies that the body control module (BCM) is providing ground to the horn relay.

5. Tests if ground is constantly being applied to the horn relay.

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Symptoms - Horns

1. Perform «DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - HORNS»(ref-189113-S29968747052005090700000) before using the Symptom Tables in order to verify that all of the following are true: There are no DTCs set. The control module(s) can communicate via the serial data link.
2. Review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to Horns System Description and Operation.

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

5. Tests if ground is constantly being applied to the horn relay.

6. The horn relay control circuit includes the horn slip ring and the horn switch. The horn slip ring and the horn switch must be tested for a short to ground when testing the relay control circuit.

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The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

5. Verifies that the body control module (BCM) is providing ground to the horn relay.

6. Tests for voltage at the battery positive voltage terminal of the horn relay coil.

8. Tests for voltage at the battery positive voltage terminal of the horn relay switch. The HORN fuse supplies power to the battery positive voltage terminal of the horn relay switch.

16. The horns need maximum current flow to operate properly. A high resistance, greater than 0.5 ohms, in the horn control circuit or the horn ground circuit could cause operating problems with the horns. Inspect the circuits for faults that would restrict current flow.

18. The horn relay control circuit includes the horn slip ring and the horn switch. The horn slip ring and the horn switch must be tested for a high resistance, an open or a short to voltage when testing the relay control circuit. Refer to CIRCUIT TESTING and WIRING REPAIRS in Wiring Systems.

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1. Remove the right front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement in Body Front End.
2. Disconnect the horn electrical connector (2).
3. Remove the horn bracket bolt (3).
4. Remove the horn (1) from the front frame rail.

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1. Position the horn (1) into the slot in the front frame rail. NOTE: Refer to «FASTENER NOTICE»(ref-175132-S17785009232005041500000) in Cautions and Notices.
2. Install the horn bracket bolt (3). Tighten Tighten the bolt (3) to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
3. Connect the horn electrical connector (2).
4. Install the right front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement in Body Front End.

System Description

The horn system consists of the following components

1. HORN fuse
2. Horn relay
3. Horn slip ring
4. Horn
5. Body Control Module (BCM.)

System Operation

The vehicle horn is activated under the following conditions

1. The horn switch is depressed.
2. The body control module (BCM) commands the horn on, if equipped with keyless entry (AUO). The BCM commands the horn on under any of the following conditions
3. When the content theft deterrent system detects a vehicle intrusion. For further information Refer to CONTENT THEFT DETERRENT (CTD) DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION in Theft Deterrent.
4. When the panic button is depressed on the remote control door lock transmitter. For further information Refer to KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION in Keyless Entry.
5. When the keyless entry system is used to lock the vehicle, a horn chirp may sound to notify the driver that the vehicle has been locked. The notification feature may be enabled or disabled through personalization. For further information Refer to KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION in Keyless Entry.

Circuit Operation

Battery positive voltage is applied at all times to the horn relay coil and the horn relay switch. Pressing the horn switch applies ground to the horn relay control circuit. The BCM may also apply ground to the horn relay control circuit as described above. When the horn relay control circuit is grounded, the horn relay is energized and battery positive voltage is applied to the horn through the horn control circuit. The horn sounds as long as ground is applied to the horn relay control circuit.