horn switch

[gumby302ho]

 It would seem my push button for my horn has finally given up the ghost. As usual I tried to search but came up with nothing.(maybe not using it properly) I was wondering if it can be fixed and what some of you have done when your 28 year old switch decides to retire on you. I need my horn back. 86 ITX
       Donnie

[Fj.itis]

Is the push button stuck in or does the horn just not work?

[gumby302ho]

Is the push button stuck in or does the horn just not work?


The horn works but the switched has had it, the button is not stuck in. If I play with it I can get the horn to sound and also stick on.

[Arnie]

Take the switchblock apart.  Pay attention and take pictures if necessary.
Put a blob of solder on the horn switch points.
Dress the solder with a file if necessary.

Note: This also works fine for the start switch.

[gumby302ho]

Take the switchblock apart.  Pay attention and take pictures if necessary.
Put a blob of solder on the horn switch points.
Dress the solder with a file if necessary.

Note: This also works fine for the start switch.
  Excellent, that's what I was looking for, In my family we call that a ''Butch Fix''! Done at home, cost is cheap, fixing existing part. They will come to me with something that needs fixing and say '' Can we butch fix it dad''. I have some really small diameter solder that should work good for that. Thanks for your time and smarts.

[Earl Svorks]

 Hey Gumby,, did you resolve the button issue? I'm in the GW North too and would be  happy to spot you a switch if needed.