M-Class (W163) Produced 1998-2005: ML 230, ML 320, ML 350, ML 400 CDI, ML 430, ML 500, ML 270 CDI

Horn died

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Jun 9, 2005 | 03:39 PM
  #1  
GDawgC220's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 4,781
Likes: 3
From: Boston
'05 A4 1.8TQM6
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?

thanks
Reply
Old Jun 13, 2005 | 04:38 PM
  #2  
Billiken's Avatar
Almost a Member!
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
From: Cleveland, OH
ML320
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.
Reply
Old Jun 13, 2005 | 04:40 PM
  #3  
C43AMG's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
Veteran: Army
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 5,761
Likes: 4
From: North Carolina
98 Black C43 , 12’ ML 350 Blutec
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 ?
Reply
Old Jun 14, 2005 | 07:53 PM
  #4  
Stiggs's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 7,894
Likes: 8
From: Connecticut
2003 CLK55
Dude...get air horns like I did. They scare the crap outta people!!! Its great!

Reply
Old Jun 15, 2005 | 02:36 PM
  #5  
Billiken's Avatar
Almost a Member!
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
From: Cleveland, OH
ML320
Originally Posted by C43AMG
How do they sound ?
They sound great.
Great tone(s) and loud.
Reply
Old Jun 15, 2005 | 02:51 PM
  #6  
C43AMG's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
Veteran: Army
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 5,761
Likes: 4
From: North Carolina
98 Black C43 , 12’ ML 350 Blutec
Originally Posted by Billiken
They sound great.
Great tone(s) and loud.
Cool,thanx for the imput.Where did you get them ?
Reply
Old Jun 16, 2005 | 11:49 AM
  #7  
Billiken's Avatar
Almost a Member!
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
From: Cleveland, OH
ML320
Originally Posted by C43AMG
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
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:20 AM.