[T3] Horn Issue

[Max Welton]

I may have just found my problem. The steering shaft is NOT completely
isolated from the chassis. I'm measuring just under 70 ohms. So it
looks like the tank is coming out so I can check the rubber "rag"
joint.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/2647867.jpg

> Do you tackle this "under-the-dash maze of wires/fuses/etc. with the front
> seats "in place" or removed?

For this level of work the left seat comes out. When I initially
installed the harness the body and chassis were still separated. So I
had the luxury of just sitting in a chair under the body and the dash.
Heaven!

> Now I'm questioning whether having a working horn is worth the time spent.

Years ago I was part of a 4th of July parade in my olde baja bug. A
small child on the curb wanted to hear my horn but it wasn't
connected. That made me sad.

Max

On Fri, Jan 30, 2026 at 1:24 PM Gary Forsmo <gbforsmo at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Max -
>
>
> At my advanced age, the only way I can work on the electric or mechanical
> under the dash is to remove both front seats.  Removing the seats is
> challenging too.
>
> Maybe when the weather is suitable here in Wisconsin, Jim A. can use some
> of your findings and solutions to make the non-working horn operational
> gain.
>
> Now I'm questioning whether having a working horn is worth the time spent.
>
> Gary F. - Oregon WI