In addition to the wire coming from the steering wheel, the relay requires a 12v hot wire from the battery or possibly the fuse box. It should be a larger wire like 12 gauge wire to power the horn. The relay also requires a ground.

Maybe a fellow “Bolter” can post a wiring diagram of your truck.


Phil
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