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Re: [T3] Steering wheel ect....


> because when i push the horn ring it is not able to contact the little
> brass contact ring on the steering wheel...hence the reason for no horn.
> the part number on the horn ring is 113 951 531F. is this the correct
> horn ring for a 71 squareback?

The horn ring part number is fine for 1971; if it's a poor fit, is it the
wheel that has been changed?  I've had problems with dirty surfaces on the
contacts.  The brass ring maintains contact with the brass spring on
indicator switch as you steer - does it hoot if the steering is turned as
you press the horn bar?  If the steering column earthing is OK, which sounds
OK from what you say, it must be to do with the geometry of the contacts or
their surface condition - are the screws tightened evenly?

Finally, is the column switch collar in the right position - there should be
a small gap between it and the wheel - maybe it's too large a gap for the
spring contact to touch the brass ring (mine's a bit close, and on heavy
breaking the horn sometimes sounds).

Dave.
UK VW Type 3 & 4 Club
http://www.hallvw.clara.co.uk/
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