The ignition turns the car's electrical system on or off, in addition to starting the engine.
The horn of a 1994 Ford Mustang works when the car is off, but ceases working when one turns the key? Sounds like an electrical problem! Follow the wiring, or if one feels less than capable of the task, bring it to a licensed mechanic.
No a diode will not work when the ignition key is off.
no power to the relay, whats the point of a horn when the key is off?
Is it possible that the wiring to the horn relay or switch have been switched around? Possibly a misconnection in the ignition switch itself causing a faulty circiut similar to a short? Just a couple of ideas I thought of. ------- It is probable that you have a
When turned to the "Off" position, it connects the ignition to the frame ground to turn off the ignition and therefore the spark (fire.)
Sounds like the steering column shaft isn't grounded. When you push the horn pad, you are completing an electrical circuit which closes a relay & sends power to the horn & the horn sounds. If the steering shaft has no ground then the horn won't sound. The shaft has to have ground from the top where the horn slip ring is to body ground. Now for the horn working with the engine off. The only reason I can see for the horn working with the engine off is that the ignition key would be in the off position therefore the lock pin which is in behind the steering wheel locks the steering wheel is providing an alternate ground path which completes the circuit for horn operation. This ofcourse is not the correct circuit. Cheapest repair is a universal horn button installed. Button $5-$10.00 & install approx. $30.00.
This is the sensor that determines if the ignition is going to set off right. If something is going wrong, it will not work correctly.
is horn and cruse on same fuse on a 1993 e250 ford van . thanks roger
If a 1997 Grand Am GT sedan was purchased used and the horn isn't working, the wires to the horn could have been cut. If the fuses were replaced and the horn still does not work, check the horn for damage or loose wires.
To replace the ignition switch on a 1982 Mercedes 300SD, disconnect the battery and remove the horn pad. Locate the wire behind the horn and remove.
no it has to be on accessories or on
If your batteries in the keyfob are OK then you need to synchronize your remote/s with the car using the following procedure:- 1, Ignition off 2, Key in ignition but leave ignition in off position 3, With key still in ignition press the lock button followed by the unlock button. If this doesn't work try again but with the ignition switched on (stage 2)