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| | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 103 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 103 | I have 2 6 volt horns mounted on my truck. One is the original - other is a Klaxon add on. Neither one is connected to a relay. One local fellow says that all old horns should have a relay between the battery and switch. Why so? | | | | | Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 586 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 586 | A relay should be used to carry the amps to the horn (or anything that draws high amps).You can use a lighter wire as your signal from the horn button to the relay.A Standard brand three terminal horn relay works well.
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,029 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,029 | If I use the the lighter wire on my relay, what should I use on my lighter? ;-) | | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | Stop light wire. Because you really shouldn't be lighting up anyway.
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It's true. I really don't do anything but browse the Internet looking for trouble... | | | | | Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 586 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 586 | Hee,Hee very good.When I read R.Wyant's first line as 26 volt horns I thought he has some major voltage going to those horns.My horns are very horny!!
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| | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,158 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,158 | Just be careful... Most FLAPS don't carry 6v relays. If you're running 12v, then don't sweat it.
12v relays DONT work on 6v systems.
6v relays can be VERY expensive. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 107 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 107 | Can you guys clear this up for me, does the wire from the button go to the relay then the 2 horns also connect to the relay on independent tabs. I am about 80% done with the rewire on my 46 and this is one of the things I haven't finished.
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