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Horn on your 1990 GEO tracker will not work with the ignition on?
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∙ 16y ago
I just fixed this:) First remove the steering wheel. Be scertain of wheel position and st/wheel posion before removing-paint an alignment mark) There will be a copper contact on the contolhousing. Bend it out slightly. clean the contact and the contact surface on the back of the steering column. If that works your done. I wasnt so lucky. If it did not work lift the hood and find the steering knuckle. I do not know if it is normal (I am 3rd owner) but I found a broken groung wire that was attached to the steering knuckle. After repairing and testing all is well. I am looking for a better ground point to prevent future problems. so if any ideas??
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