Expert: Skip Bollinger - 10/13/2007

Question
I purchased a 1980 Ford F250 truck. The original horn on the truck does not work. The switch on the steering wheel column and an old replacement someone installed ,it has been disconnected, all work. But, I can't physically find the original horn or wires for it on the engine. I don't have the manual.My goal is to get the horn to work with the push button on the steering wheel column. What should I do?

Answer
Demond,
  I'm a Parts Professional and NOT qualified to answer this question but I have some ideas to help you. Firstly, the horn is not mounted on the engine so the wires will not be there. It is usually mounted on the radiator core support. I'd take a quick look there to see if you can see it. It may be mounted on the grill side so you may need a flashlight to shine through the grill to see it. IF you can't find it there, I'd look in the newspaper want ads to find someone selling a 1980 F series truck. Half ton, 3/4 or 1 Ton, it won't make a difference. Take someone with you to look at the truck. Open the hood and have them honk the horn. Follow the noise to locate the horn. Then go home and fix yours. IF you can't find one for sale, I'd just go down to your local Ford dealership and start asking some old mechanics.
  I'm sorry I can't give you a better answer but I just don't know where it is located. These are the best thoughts I can come up with. Thank you for your question and good luck..
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