horn not working and strange steering feel
02-28-2016, 11:14 AM
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horn not working and strange steering feel
So clicked 112,000 miles the other day and noticed my horn was really pathetic the noise changes as I press it and sounds wheezy and broken.
Also not sure if it's linked but my steering feels heavier than usual too, no lights have come on whatsoever it tracks fine and drives well enough but worried there's something wrong. Only thing I can think of is a weak battery?
Tried searching the forum and can't find anything any help is appreciated!
Sam
Also not sure if it's linked but my steering feels heavier than usual too, no lights have come on whatsoever it tracks fine and drives well enough but worried there's something wrong. Only thing I can think of is a weak battery?
Tried searching the forum and can't find anything any help is appreciated!
Sam
02-28-2016, 11:41 AM
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How are the front tyres? Correct pressure? As for the horn, not sure, maybe just replace it. A lot of people on here have fitted one with a more agressive tone.
Oh and every bloke should own a multimeter, that will tell you if you battery is dodgy amongst other things.
Oh and every bloke should own a multimeter, that will tell you if you battery is dodgy amongst other things.
02-28-2016, 11:52 AM
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It won't be an outright EPS failure, I had a "just about start" due to not using the car for two weeks, the EPS light came on and I almost levered myself out of the seat trying to turn the wheel!
02-28-2016, 12:09 PM
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Yeah pressures are fine checked those I'm about capable of that haha. Did you recalibrate the EPS then? It's not dead stiff just a bit firmer than usual and I have noticed I forgot to mention at slow speeds up to 10mph it does a quiet clicking noise.
02-28-2016, 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by richmc' timestamp='1456692743' post='23893650
It won't be an outright EPS failure, I had a "just about start" due to not using the car for two weeks, the EPS light came on and I almost levered myself out of the seat trying to turn the wheel!
Yeah pressures are fine checked those I'm about capable of that haha. Did you recalibrate the EPS then? It's not dead stiff just a bit firmer than usual and I have noticed I forgot to mention at slow speeds up to 10mph it does a quiet clicking noise.
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03-01-2016, 10:41 PM
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I was going to say how about checking the battery terminals, give them a good clean. And pull and clean the fuse contacts for the fuses in the engine bay while you're at it.
03-10-2016, 10:18 AM
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So quick update on this I took it to Honda where I work and got the lads to check it I couldn't believe it they pulled it in horn was working and no clicking or heavy steering wheel feel.
God I felt stupid that was until I drove home and straight away it bloody did it!
So after messing about I have realised they are linked when I hold down the horn for 5 seconds or so it goes fine and the steering feel slackens off and feels lovely a minute later it goes heavy again and the horn goes wheezy going to get them to relook at it at the service but it's so annoying1!!
God I felt stupid that was until I drove home and straight away it bloody did it!
So after messing about I have realised they are linked when I hold down the horn for 5 seconds or so it goes fine and the steering feel slackens off and feels lovely a minute later it goes heavy again and the horn goes wheezy going to get them to relook at it at the service but it's so annoying1!!