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For 1990-2009 cars only

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1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF.
  3. With the scan tool, command the horn relay ON.

Does the horn sound?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

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3

Press the horn switch on the steering wheel.

Does the horn sound?

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Go to Horns Inoperative

4

  1. Disconnect the body control module (BCM) connector containing the horn relay control circuit.
  2. With a fused jumper wire and appropriate terminal adapter, ground the horn relay control circuit.

Does the horn sound?

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Go to Step 5

5

Test the horn relay control circuit for an open or short to battery.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

6

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the BCM.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 7

7

Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

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8

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

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