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Old Jun 9, 2005 | 03:39 PM
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Unhappy Horn died

The horn apparently has stopped working

While I was doing the oil change today, I saw the horns on each side. I slightly touched the right side one and the fricken wire fell off! It just literally fell off with a tiny touch.

So I'm guessing the horns are shot? How much does it cost to replace 'em and is it DIY?

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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 04:38 PM
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I replaced mine with a pair of PIAAs. Took about 45 minutes after shearing off a bolt. Mine were completely rusted out. Fortunately the wires/clips were fine.

Did it with the ML at ground level (cut the wheels to get better access.)

IIRC, the PIAAs cost around $45.

Good luck.
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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Billiken
I replaced mine with a pair of PIAAs. Took about 45 minutes after shearing off a bolt. Mine were completely rusted out. Fortunately the wires/clips were fine.

Did it with the ML at ground level (cut the wheels to get better access.)

IIRC, the PIAAs cost around $45.

Good luck.
How do they sound ?
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 07:53 PM
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Dude...get air horns like I did. They scare the crap outta people!!! Its great!

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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 02:36 PM
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How do they sound ?
They sound great.
Great tone(s) and loud.
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 02:51 PM
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They sound great.
Great tone(s) and loud.
Cool,thanx for the imput.Where did you get them ?
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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 11:49 AM
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Cool,thanx for the imput.Where did you get them ?
I got mine from www.autobarn.com
Do a search on PIAA Hi/Lo.

There are two-horn sets for around $50.
115 db, IIRC
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