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Comment on 1998 Honda Accord – Intermittent Horn by jr

jr — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 15:32:55 +0000

hello , my 98 honda accord same problem ,horn dont work and automatic shifs tick hard to put it on drive ,has to put a the unlock key to unlock the parkin to drive .help please.

Comment on 1998 Honda Accord – Intermittent Horn by RV

RV — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 08:24:15 +0000

I have a 98 acord, exactly the same fault. The horn works with steering wheel in dead centre only with key out, so the steering lock pin grounds the circuit. I have changed the clockspring because it was apparently the only part that could cause this problem, and its still the same. I tested the horn wiring in the old clockspring and it’s all ok. I’ve checked the wiring through the clockspring, to possibly modify and fit the extra ground wire, and it has the extra slot in the outside connector, but only has 6 wires through the clockspring, assuming it would need 7 wires.. Have I missed something or is mine different, and not possible to do this modification then? If so, is there any other way to do any mods, or what is involved in replacing the original faulty part (the bearing that surrounds the collumn that was mentioned previously) etc? This is a 3Litre V6 vvti 1998 accord (Honda of America) etc.. Thanks!

Comment on 1998 Honda Accord – Intermittent Horn by Billy Cobb

Billy Cobb — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 16:15:53 +0000

I’m part of the club also. If I go under the dash and ground he steering column to the frame would that fix the problem without causing a problem with the airbag? If not would you please send me your temporary solution? Thanks

Comment on 1998 Honda Accord – Intermittent Horn by Colleen

Colleen — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:46:28 +0000

Hi Randy,

I am experiencing same intermittent horn problem with my 1999 Honda Accord. Have taken to dealership and they wanted me to replace the entire steering wheel. It was suggested I take to another shop to have the “electrical portion” testing before doing that. I would appreciate the details. Thanks

Comment on 1998 Honda Accord – Intermittent Horn by Tran

Tran — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 22:39:28 +0000

Hi Randy,

I have a 98 Accord LX. I have the same problem as you described. The mechanic has replaced the horn coil, but the problems still exists.

Please send me your temporary solution…. Thanks.

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Comment on 1998 Honda Accord – Intermittent Horn by Sam

Sam — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:55:41 +0000

Hey Randy,

I seem to have the same issue with my honda accord 98. We changed the clock spring and now they recommend that we change the steering shaft at $1000. I would like to hear of the alternate grounding method you have using the unused wire. Any other help would be appreciated too.

Gosh I thought I was the only one facing this problem !

Thanks,

Sam

Comment on 1998 Honda Accord – Intermittent Horn by Mary Hines

Mary Hines — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:06:58 +0000

Randy, experiencing same intermittent horn problem with my 1998 Honda Accord. I would appreciate the details. Thanks

Comment on 1998 Honda Accord – Intermittent Horn by Ruff

Ruff — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:31:11 +0000

Hi Randy – I too, have a horn problem with my 92 Accord. All fuses are fine, and horns have been removed and tested. I see in the Haynes (90-93) manual wiring diagram that a horn relay exist, but it does not tell the location and checking under hood fuse block and interior fuse block, i still cannot find any horn relay. Can you help with my situation?
Many thanks,
Ruff