peters2000

Hey, How does the centre of the steering wheel come off?

I need to get it off so i can look at the horn, its stopped working! there is no fuse for the horn is there? only a relay?

Only asking because im scared of setting the airbags off

chastmeister

Make sure you unplug the battery before hacving a go at it

keith2.2

disconnect the battery - how long for depends on who you ask, it's either ten seconds, 30 seconds or ten mins.

No harm in giving it ten mins to be on the safe side.

There should be some screw heads on the back of the steering wheel (if it's like the one on my civic) which you unscrew, then pull it off.

There will be a cable connecting it to the centre of the wheel so be careful not to pull to quickly.

Of course, it may not tell you very much - beacuse with the battery disconnected you won't be able to test the horn, and there really isn't very much to see!

Garage R

Double check your handbook for a fuse there should be one. If not there are 2 plastic covers 1 either side of the steering wheel. Then undo the screws they are torques bits i think. Remove airbag carefully as there is a wire connected to it as mentioned above. Disconnect it via the block connector connecting it to the SRS ring not the plug at the back of the airbag.

razzele

Might be an idea to check the wiring as well.

I have an after market horn and the relay breaks every 1-2years. Last time I fixed it the connectors at the horn itself where at fault due corrosion.

peters2000

BTW Thanks Rob my suspension arms arrived and i have fitted them! just a few niggles to sort out before the mot!

This horn is a pain in the ass! I might just call an auto eletrician out if i have no luck i need the car on the road asap due to just buying a house and having two cars is not good for the wallet.

Thanks guys ill let you know if i have any luck.