1st Gen R50 Cooper Most liked posts in thread: HORNS: The Saga continues!

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  1. SNEEEZY - Erika

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    #41 SNEEEZY - Erika, Oct 3, 2011
    I'm really beginning to question the integrity of the OEM wiring.

    If I run a new positive from the battery and find a secure ground location, what would the next step be in order for the OEM horn button/relay to make the "aux" horn work?

    Forgive me if I'm over-thinking it, but after nearly getting side-swiped this morning, I really need to have working horn(s) asap.
     
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    #42 Metalman, Oct 3, 2011
    It sure seems like you have OEM wiring issues. I question the integrity of the ground.

    Has this car ever been in an accident?

    I don't have a Bentley for your model year so I don't know if the horns are activated through the can bus or if they operate outside the can bus. If outside it should be easy to hookup. If through the can bus, well we probably shouldn't tinker with that.
     
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    #43 SNEEEZY - Erika, Oct 3, 2011
    Yes, the car has been in an accident: front-end due to Sneeezing.

    I will check the Bentley when I get home, unless someone online happens to read this thread & would be so kind as to look it up in their Bentley. :cornut:
     
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    #44 Norm03s, Oct 3, 2011
  5. SNEEEZY - Erika

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    #46 SNEEEZY - Erika, Oct 3, 2011
    Your horns have been my D-R-E-A-M since I heard them in person at the BBQ run we did at MOTD 2009.

    I would pay you $$$ to install a set on Schultze...
     
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    #47 agranger, Oct 3, 2011
    Yeah... as soon a I figure it all out. I'm still having regulator problems, but I've got a new one that I'm hopeful about.
     
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    #48 agranger, Jan 9, 2012
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    Posting the pics a few months ago inspired me to renew my search for a regulator that doesn't leak like a MOFO! I found one that was made for air-lockers on Jeeps that has held one tank of CO2 for almost 2 months now, so I think it's fixed!

    Mini Cooper with a 4-note air horn - YouTube
     
  8. SNEEEZY - Erika

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    #49 SNEEEZY - Erika, Feb 1, 2012
    LOVE IT!

    I would still be willing to pay you to install a system like that on Schultze!
     
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