MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: Stiff Horn
Post by: Meallbhan on February 24, 2012, 10:45:13 pm

I don't know if this is usual but my horn seems a bit stiff to push.  I can't do a quick honk honk on the horn because its not sensitive enough.

Does anyone know a quick fix for this or do I just have to live with it?

Title: Re: Stiff Horn
Post by: andrewparker on February 24, 2012, 10:49:54 pm

And this bothers you because?

Title: Re: Stiff Horn
Post by: jimk04 on February 24, 2012, 10:54:05 pm

Stiff horn.......! :grin:

Title: Re: Stiff Horn
Post by: Meallbhan on February 24, 2012, 11:22:37 pm

 . . . . . because I would like it to be a bit easier to use.  I just wondered if its possible.

Title: Re: Stiff Horn
Post by: andrewparker on February 24, 2012, 11:32:51 pm

Using your GTI as a taxi?

Title: Re: Stiff Horn
Post by: Little_Dave on February 24, 2012, 11:50:55 pm

Quote from: Meallbhan on February 24, 2012, 10:45:13 pm

I don't know if this is usual but my horn seems a bit stiff to push.  I can't do a quick honk honk on the horn because its not sensitive enough.

Does anyone know a quick fix for this or do I just have to live with it?

Have you tried using lube?  :confused:

Title: Re: Stiff Horn
Post by: Jussa on February 25, 2012, 12:30:52 am

 :signLOL: a bit of lube will always relieve a stiff horn!!

Title: Re: Stiff Horn
Post by: Mk5 GTian on February 25, 2012, 04:52:23 am

A cold shower usually does it for me, or think of Susan Boyle.  :sick:

Title: Re: Stiff Horn
Post by: mortygttdi on February 25, 2012, 07:00:52 am

^^^ :signLOL:

Seriously though you need to take the airbag off and loosen the bolts with the springs on to release the tension a bit, they're obviously near the end of the travel and need to slacken off a touch.

This should relieve your stiff horn :innocent:

 

Title: Re: Stiff Horn
Post by: mvb12 on February 25, 2012, 02:15:05 pm

it seems the newbies always provide the best chuckles.  :P

maybe you have soft fingers?  :signLOL:

Title: Re: Stiff Horn
Post by: Meallbhan on February 25, 2012, 07:29:05 pm

Quote from: mortygttdi on February 25, 2012, 07:00:52 am

^^^ :signLOL:

Seriously though you need to take the airbag off and loosen the bolts with the springs on to release the tension a bit, they're obviously near the end of the travel and need to slacken off a touch.

This should relieve your stiff horn :innocent:

 

Thanks very much, I'll give that a try.  I think I saw how to get the airbag off in the thread about fitting cruise control.

Cheers

Title: Re: Stiff Horn
Post by: yetidom on February 27, 2012, 01:25:05 pm

Best post title ever  :grin: :grin: :grin:  This has really brightened up an otherwise dreary Monday in the office... Love it!

Title: Re: Stiff Horn
Post by: Mk5 GTian on February 27, 2012, 01:42:09 pm

Quote from: yetidom on February 27, 2012, 01:25:05 pm

Best post title ever  :grin: :grin: :grin:  This has really brightened up an otherwise dreary Monday in the office... Love it!

+1, brightened up my Saturday too!  :signLOL:

Title: Re: Stiff Horn
Post by: SRC on February 27, 2012, 08:03:06 pm

Come on chaps, give the new guy a break.

My wife complains about my stiff horn, but I quite like it.

Title: Re: Stiff Horn
Post by: apples12 on February 27, 2012, 09:55:28 pm

might be an idea to get your car over to a garage who can remove the steering wheel airbag for you and refit it, possible it may not be seated properly, or may be something else going on under there...