[T3] Horn Issue

[Keith Park]

Ahhh  Ha!!!

Topnotch Restorations
topnotch at nycap.rr.com
http://www.topnotchresto.com
71 Squareback  “Hothe”
65 Notchback  “El Baja Rojo”
93 RX7  “Redstur”
13 Subaru Outback "Blendin"

-----Original Message-----
From: type3-vwtype3.org <type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org> On Behalf Of Max Welton
Sent: Friday, February 13, 2026 3:40 PM
To: type3 at vwtype3.org
Subject: Re: [T3] Horn Issue

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
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/2650794.jpg
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/2650793.jpg
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/2650795.jpg

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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> Jim Adney, jadney at vwtype3.org
> Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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