Why does the Alto horn sometimes work and sometimes not?

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VanAddyson
08/26/25 5:20am
Alto horn sometimes working and sometimes not is due to burnt contacts or the horn being washed with water. Below are the specific reasons: Burnt contacts: If the horn sometimes works and sometimes doesn’t, it is mostly because the contacts inside the horn switch are burnt. Check whether the relay contacts are burnt or if the gap is too large, as well as whether the horn’s magnetic coil has poor contact. This type of fault is due to the quality of the horn and cannot be repaired; only a replacement will work. Horn washed with water: It is possible that the horn was washed with water during car cleaning, causing it to stop working. Water vapor can easily cause the contacts to become damp and malfunction. In this case, check whether the horn is already damaged and replace it with a new one if necessary.
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LeJourney
09/08/25 7:24am
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