horn problems

[a d price]

Can anybody help with this?
The horn activates on left lock on occasions. I can move the steering wheel a couple of mill towards the driver. Took the steering wheel off and cleaned the brass ring. removed the horn push and the horn still activates without being pushed on left lock. Odd problem
Thanks Alun
S4FHC KCL 338G

[richardcox_lotus]

Could be an Earthing issue. Check the little wire from the chassis by the steering rack to the base of the column & clean it's contacts.

[theelanman]

have you broken the 'pencil'.....
the sort of long pencil looking thing that passes through the boss?

[pamitchell]

Hi Alun

I had a similar issue. I increased the gap between the steering wheel hub and column by adjusting the
shaft connection at the footwell. Problem solved. I think the hub was touching the column due to my presssing on the wheel while making turns.

[gherlt]

I had the same problem as pamitchell, I put a big plastic washer to increment the distance a bit.

[a d price]

Thank you all for your prompt replies. I will have a go tonight
Alun Price

[cliveyboy]

On my Sprint it is usually the connector for steering column to steering rack that is a bit loose so the column can move upwards and gives the same effect as pushing the horn.
Its quite a common problem and an easy fix.
Clive

[a d price]

thanks Clive
Alun price