Horn

I've got some conflicting info on the regulation regarding horns. A guy that does some of our mechanic work and anual inspections says that both horns must work (electric and air). After reading the regulations, all it says is the truck must have a working horn.

The reason I ask is I have to make a run to KY in the morning. For some reason, the electric horn wasn't working today when I did a inspection. I haven't had time to really look into it but I believe the problem lies inside the steering wheel contacts. My mechanic stopped by this afternoon and says it's out of service but after reading the regulations, I'm thinking I'll be ok to make the run and look into it when I get back.

 

Well I noticed a couple of days ago that when I would turn the wheel and hold it in a certain position, the horn wouldn't work. Today it's not working all together.

It's a 1995 FL Classic. The way it works is the contact is actually located on the steering column, down toward the bottom. I removed the cover and the ring contact mounted on the steering shaft is worn badly. I need to look into it further but if the ring needs to be replaced, only way I see to get at it is to pull the whole steering column. I'll probably just install a button on the dash before I do that.

With a test light, I've got power to the steering column and I can manually close the contact and it will work, it just won't work when you push the button in the center of the wheel.

 

To be honest, I'd probably make the run, regardless if this was a infraction or not.

I've done it but I don't like crossing the scales and praying that they don't pull me in for a inspection, knowing there is something they can cite me on.