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#1 of 4 1995 LeSabre horn sticks by srcitizen Jan 10, 2009 (10:55 am)
My horn intermittently sticks on and I've read the repair answer in this forum, i.e., replace the airbag unit that has a new switch. I've been quoted around $800 for this job, which coincides with the $600 estimate for the new air bag alone. I also see mention of used bag at $200 - is this a safe option? Also, is this repair best performed at a regular mechanical shop, or a body shop? Thanks. Senior Ciitzen Replies to this message: stephen987 (Jan 12, 2009 10:41 am) srcitizen (Jan 12, 2009 3:29 pm)
#2 of 4 Re: 1995 LeSabre horn sticks [srcitizen] by stephen987 Jan 12, 2009 (10:41 am)
Replying to: srcitizen (Jan 10, 2009 10:55 am) Can't speak to whether or not this is needed in order to fix the horn, but I'd be very concerned about the idea of a used airbag.   Here's why:.   1. Airbags aren't something to take a chance on--they're actually very sophisticated devices containing high explosives. 2. They're not easy to remove without damage. So you might be buying an airbag that won't work properly. 3. There is a huge market for stolen airbags. You may be buying stolen property without realizing it. 4. A new part will usually carry some sort of warranty. A used one won't. Replies to this message: srcitizen (Jan 12, 2009 3:29 pm)
#3 of 4 1995 LeSabre horn sticks [stephen987] by srcitizen Jan 12, 2009 (3:29 pm)
Replying to: stephen987 (Jan 12, 2009 10:41 am) Thanks very much for your advice!
#4 of 4 1995 LeSabre horn sticks - New development by srcitizen Jan 16, 2009 (5:50 pm)
I took my car to a body shop and they asked them to try the procedure about disconnecting one of the horn switches I found here. Now it has the following sympthoms. 1 - The horn switch on the side that is disconnected doesn't work at all. 2 - The other horn switch will intermittenly function normally; and/or will not work at all. 3 - The horn will start blowing on its own while the steering wheel is being rotated. 4 - The horn will start blowing on its own after the car has been parked for 30 minutes to one hour. Assuming there is one hot lead going from the horn relay to the dual horn switches, it appears there is an intermittent short (or open when the horn won't work at all) in this lead some place between the relay and the switch that hasn't been disconnected?? How easy would it be to replace that length of lead between the relay and the horn switches??

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