[T3] Horn Issue

[Jesse Hernandez]

Hello all,
I had a similar horn issue with my ‘67 fastback draining the battery.  The mechanic rewired the horn to the ignition switch so I can only honk when the ignition is on.  That was in lieu of disassembling the steering column.  No battery drain, but in hindsight perhaps not the best idea.  
Jesse 

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> On Jan 30, 2026, at 4:58 PM, Keith Park <topnotch at nycap.rr.com> wrote:
> 
> I have TWO horns in my Square, the OEM which is on a little "polite" button under the steering column,
> And the air horns which are on the steering wheel
> 
> Keith
> 
> 
> 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, January 30, 2026 6:08 PM
> To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> Subject: Re: [T3] Horn Issue
> 
> 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
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