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#93413 11/08/2005 9:03 PM | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 34 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 34 | How close does a horn relay need to be to the horn? or does distance not matter? and what gauge wire should be used between relay and horn?
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#93414 11/08/2005 9:32 PM | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | It doesn,t really matter although closer is better. One horn on 12 volts 12 gauge would work. Two horns, 6 volts, or along distance use 10 gauge.
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#93415 11/10/2005 12:52 AM | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 |
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#93416 11/10/2005 1:38 AM | Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 587 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 587 | Good article, I think it is originally written for motorcycles, but who cares. But I have a question:
Do I need a relay marked 6 volt for a 6 volt truck, or does it matter? | | |
#93417 11/10/2005 6:39 AM | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | I would not count on a 12 volt relay working reliably on a 6 volt truck.
I would suggest positioning the horn relay where it minimizes the length of the wire between the horn and the source of power for the horn.
Also that article referenced above is suggesting wire sizes based on a 12 volt system. Use bigger wire (lower numbered) for a 6 volt system.
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#93418 11/10/2005 3:49 PM | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 | Hey Brian
yes you should use a 6 volt relay for 6v system.
I would call a local volkswagon shop if you can not find one at the local supply house.
Jim & Caroline
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