When you push the button, it engergized the coil and moves the pin in the center, opening the contacts and flexing the diaphram one direction.

When the points open, the coil de-energizes and the diaphram flexes back the other direction, closing the points.

By adjusting the preload on the points, you can change how far it has to move before they open, affecting the tone of the horn.


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