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1974StepSide · 08-04-2003, 10:07 PM

I'm installing a new horn and need a little help. This is quoted directly from the instructions...

"Connect the Orange wire to any wire that has a constant positive 12 volts (not an on/off wire)."

Now as simple as this sounds, I haven't done anything like this before. Closest I've done is hooking up my stereo, but that uses "an on/off wire".

Any suggestions on which wire I could use? Obviously I don't want to go directly to the battery in case it sucks up too much juice.

Thanks

gldevall · 08-04-2003, 10:27 PM

Actually the stereo should have used a constant power for the memory.

cochino12 · 08-04-2003, 10:32 PM

stereo should have used both, run it to the fuse box and put an inline fuse. Your fusebox should have an empty space with constant power.

Russell · 08-04-2003, 10:59 PM

If not, and you have enough cable, hook it up to your cigarette lighter cord... Same with the memory wire off your stereo...

**swervin ervin** · 08-05-2003, 12:30 AM

In the fuse box, you will have open spaces labeled ign and bat. The ign slot is hot only when the key is on. Bat is always hot. Put a male spade connector on the wire and plug it in the bat space.

Prerunner1982 · 08-05-2003, 03:40 AM

was your truck not equiped with a horn or what? what kind are you trying to install? OEM? or aftermarker air horns?

1974StepSide · 08-05-2003, 11:07 AM

Thanks everybody for the responses, yes, it's an aftermarket horn. I still have my stock horn and all, but I just wanted to add this one.

LOHRTBT · 08-05-2003, 02:43 PM

HOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNK!
hahaha
sorry no help from me on this one!! lol

Prerunner1982 · 08-05-2003, 02:46 PM

tie it into the same power supply for your original horn.... unless you are wanting them seperate.... with the aftermarket one on a switch... i just tied mine into the stock wire...

LOHRTBT · 08-05-2003, 02:51 PM

HoOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNKKKKKKK!!

hahaha..

apstguy · 08-07-2003, 06:22 PM

Sounds like my friend who put an awooga horn in his honda.

He moved it to his '92 Chevy now along with his PA system. We have WAY too much fun with that stuff...

jimfulco · 08-12-2003, 01:14 AM

I wired a 6v. VW horn into my stock horn wire. They sound reeeeally obnoxious together.

Prerunner1982 · 08-13-2003, 03:23 PM

haha @ jim... then dont use both.. just the power wire..

08-04-2003, 10:07 PM	#1
1974StepSide Play it Loud... Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: East San Jose, CA Posts: 465	Help with Horn install... I'm installing a new horn and need a little help. This is quoted directly from the instructions... "Connect the Orange wire to any wire that has a constant positive 12 volts (not an on/off wire)." Now as simple as this sounds, I haven't done anything like this before. Closest I've done is hooking up my stereo, but that uses "an on/off wire". Any suggestions on which wire I could use? Obviously I don't want to go directly to the battery in case it sucks up too much juice. Thanks __________________ Big Moe =-=-=-= 1974 Cheyenne Super Stepside, 350/400, Hooker Headers, Flowmaster Mufflers... Needs new doors, fenders, hood, and paint. 1952 Chevy Pickup waiting to be brought back home!

08-04-2003, 10:27 PM	#2
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Actually the stereo should have used a constant power for the memory. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

08-04-2003, 10:32 PM	#3
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	stereo should have used both, run it to the fuse box and put an inline fuse. Your fusebox should have an empty space with constant power. __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

08-04-2003, 10:59 PM	#4
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	If not, and you have enough cable, hook it up to your cigarette lighter cord... Same with the memory wire off your stereo... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

08-05-2003, 12:30 AM	#5
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	In the fuse box, you will have open spaces labeled ign and bat. The ign slot is hot only when the key is on. Bat is always hot. Put a male spade connector on the wire and plug it in the bat space. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

08-05-2003, 03:40 AM	#6
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	was your truck not equiped with a horn or what? what kind are you trying to install? OEM? or aftermarker air horns? __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

08-05-2003, 11:07 AM	#7
1974StepSide Play it Loud... Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: East San Jose, CA Posts: 465	Thanks everybody for the responses, yes, it's an aftermarket horn. I still have my stock horn and all, but I just wanted to add this one. __________________ Big Moe =-=-=-= 1974 Cheyenne Super Stepside, 350/400, Hooker Headers, Flowmaster Mufflers... Needs new doors, fenders, hood, and paint. 1952 Chevy Pickup waiting to be brought back home!

08-05-2003, 02:43 PM	#8
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	HOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNK! hahaha sorry no help from me on this one!! lol __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

08-05-2003, 02:46 PM	#9
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	tie it into the same power supply for your original horn.... unless you are wanting them seperate.... with the aftermarket one on a switch... i just tied mine into the stock wire... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

08-05-2003, 02:51 PM	#10
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	HoOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNKKKKKKK!! hahaha.. __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

08-07-2003, 06:22 PM	#11
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	Sounds like my friend who put an awooga horn in his honda. He moved it to his '92 Chevy now along with his PA system. We have WAY too much fun with that stuff... __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

08-12-2003, 01:14 AM	#12
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	I wired a 6v. VW horn into my stock horn wire. They sound reeeeally obnoxious together.

08-13-2003, 03:23 PM	#13
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	haha @ jim... then dont use both.. just the power wire.. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

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