[T3] Horn Issue

[Max Welton]

We have a winner.

This is from CB. No metal through-bushings.

https://www.cbperformance.com/product-p/6241.htm

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/2650796.jpg
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Max

On Thu, Feb 12, 2026 at 11:12 AM Jim Adney <jadney at vwtype3.org> wrote:
>
> On 8 Feb 2026 at 12:52, Max Welton wrote:
>
> > You called it Bob. This is a new coupler from ISP West.
> >
> > https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/2649673.jpg
>
> The test you're doing there is a really good test, with the full flex joint
> assembled and all the parallel paths in play, but a resistance of 228 Ohms
> would only draw 0.053 A (53 mA) at 12 V, which would only be noticable if
> you left the car sitting for a few days. (53 mA draws ~1-1/4 AH per day, and
> our batteries are 45 AH.)
>
> But your DVM only applies ~2 V and "resistors" like this can be voltage
> dependent, so a better test would be to apply your car's full voltage and
> measure the current.
>
> I though I had a couple OE VW flex disks somewhere, but I couldn't find
> them quickly. If I come across one, I'll try to measure it, or I'll just offer to
> send it to you.
>
> I look forward to what you find when you get the other flex disks.
>
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> Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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