How to turn off the car horn

If you've ever heard a car horn for hours, you know it's not pleasant at all. Not only does a constantly beeping horn annoy you and your neighbors, but it can also drain your car's battery.

A stuck horn is likely the result of a mechanical component in the steering column that is stuck. Fortunately, there are several ways to fix this problem at home! Use the following steps to learn how to turn off a stuck car horn.

Method 1 of 4: Manually remove the stuck horn

Step 1: Try shifting manually. Try pressing the car horn several times.

This can dislodge whatever might be stuck in the horn and steering gear, and that's probably all you need to do to fix the problem. Turn the steering wheel to make the process easier.

Method 2 of 4: Turn off the horn fuse

Necessary materials

• Fuse pullers or needle nose pliers
• User's Guide

Step 1: Determine the type of fuse. Check your vehicle's owner's manual to determine if your vehicle has a dedicated horn fuse.

Not all cars have this, but the owner's manual should give you a better idea of ​​where and how to find this particular fuse.

Step 2: Disconnect the battery. This helps to ensure safety when working with a fuse.

Step 3: Disconnect the car horn fuse. If your car horn has a dedicated fuse, you can simply unplug the fuse to turn off the car horn.

Step 4: Find your vehicle's fuse box. It is usually located on the underside of the dashboard next to the steering wheel.

Step 5: Remove the cover and inspect the fuse box.. Use a pair of needle nose pliers or fuse pullers to remove the fuse.

Step 6 Connect the battery. When finished, reconnect the battery to see if this method worked.

• FunctionsA: Anything that shares a fuse with your horn will also lose power.

Method 3 of 4: Disconnect the wiring

Necessary materials

• Insulating tape
• Fuse pullers or needle nose pliers

Step 1: Turn off the machine. Turn off the car and open the hood, making sure the battery is off.

Step 2: Find the horn. Find a horn that often looks like a loudspeaker or donut.

Once you find the horn, you will notice two wires attached to the back of the horn.

Step 3: Remove wires. Use pliers to remove the wires attached to the back of the horn.

Step 4 Connect the battery. When finished, reconnect the battery to see if this method worked.

• Functions: Wrap the ends of the removed wires with electrical tape to avoid short circuits in the car and ensure safety.

Method 4 of 4: Disconnect the battery

Necessary materials

• Rubber gloves
• Protective glasses

Step 1: Disconnect your vehicle's battery.If the steps above didn't work, you can completely disconnect your car battery to turn off the stuck horn.

This will turn off the horn, but in turn will prevent you from starting the car again and you will need professional help.

• Functions: Wear safety goggles and heavy rubber gloves before disconnecting the battery.

The annoyance of your stuck horn should be cleared up by one of these methods, at least as a temporary solution. But even if simpler solutions like removing a fuse or sounding the horn stop the horns, your car battery, steering system or horn should still be checked by one of AvtoTachki's qualified mechanics to fix the problem.