Power Horns!

mithun · 8th May 2010, 16:02

Recently bought a Bosch horn. When I went to my battery guy for the occasional battery check-up, he told me that the horn point is defective. What is this horn point ?

The horn was purchased only 2 weeks ago and the warranty is still remaining.

shamanth · 10th May 2010, 10:15

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Originally Posted by cyclops

err.. does'nt the horn always work even without the ignition switched on???

Oh ya, Horn always works in my car also without keys. So it should be same for all cars.

Twiny · 12th May 2010, 12:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by mithun

Recently bought a Bosch horn. When I went to my battery guy for the occasional battery check-up, he told me that the horn point is defective. What is this horn point ?

The horn was purchased only 2 weeks ago and the warranty is still remaining.

In electric horns the horn point is the main component, which bears the main impact on its operation. And with frequent, continuous honking the point wears out faster. Once the point has sparked off its major portion, the horn sound will be feeble.

I doubt the point will be covered under warranty. Compare its performance by connecting it to a new/different battery.

mithun · 12th May 2010, 17:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twiny

In electric horns the horn point is the main component, which bears the main impact on its operation. And with frequent, continuous honking the point wears out faster. Once the point has sparked off its major portion, the horn sound will be feeble.

I doubt the point will be covered under warranty. Compare its performance by connecting it to a new/different battery.

Thanks for the reply !

After connecting it to a new/different battery, my battery technician told me that the
point is kaput. Also, I've not continuously used the horn and it's less than one month old !

blackfire_9 · 23rd May 2010, 23:15

Just to share an experience, I have the Hella TwinTone (black) horn installed on my car. It is a fabulous horn & I like it a lot.

But less than 6 months of usage, & that too occassional as I also have the stock horn in place & I mostly use that one, the horn is probably going bad. There is this peculiar problem, especialy during hot day-time, that the horn would suddenly stop working. And then after some time, it starts working again.

I spoke to the Hella representatives & they said that it could probably be because of a defective 'relay' (which in my case is again of Hella). The person told me that these horns require a higher input of current & at times, the relay might not be able to supply this higher dose leading to occassional failure.

Any comments on this problem?

Thanks.

mithun · 23rd May 2010, 23:25

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Originally Posted by blackfire_9

Just to share an experience, I have the Hella TwinTone (black) horn installed on my car. It is a fabulous horn & I like it a lot.

But less than 6 months of usage, & that too occassional as I also have the stock horn in place & I mostly use that one, the horn is probably going bad. There is this peculiar problem, especialy during hot day-time, that the horn would suddenly stop working. And then after some time, it starts working again.

I spoke to the Hella representatives & they said that it could probably be because of a defective 'relay' (which in my case is again of Hella). The person told me that these horns require a higher input of current & at times, the relay might not be able to supply this higher dose leading to occassional failure.

Any comments on this problem?

Thanks.

The Hella representative is right to some point. Horns can go kaput if the relay is bad, but check the connections first.

itwasntme · 24th May 2010, 09:44

Guys,

I have a Stebel Magnum (Twin) in my Aveo fitted with the relay which came with the horns themselves. The sound is a bit variable and not as loud/nice as I had thought. IS is because of the Stebel relay?

Should I change to a Indian PMP / Roots / Bosch one? Which is better amongst these 3 and how much is the approximate cost?

CrAzY dRiVeR · 24th May 2010, 10:16

Are these windtone horns legal? Or do they come in the banned category, like airhorns?

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/315214-post10.html

narendra.vw · 24th May 2010, 22:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by mithun

Recently bought a Bosch horn. When I went to my battery guy for the occasional battery check-up, he told me that the horn point is defective. What is this horn point ?

The horn was purchased only 2 weeks ago and the warranty is still remaining.

There is a contact point inside the horn for the electric circuit to be completed. They are made of copper. Some time, they get worn out due to life or defective wiring.These points can be replaced. I hope I cleared your doubt.

narendra.vw · 24th May 2010, 22:41

I have a very old Benz bosh chrome grilled horn. Still works. It has a very smooth sound.(just like horn sound in the song, funky town) I have bought & sold my cars but not the horn. It goes my new car, some thing to remember my old car. Its with me past 20 yrs.

thedreamcatcher · 25th May 2010, 13:56

Hi Guys,

A pretty weird request, but I have fallen in love with the tone of a horn I have heard on a few instances both in Delhi NCR and in Bangalore.

I heard it on a Skoda Oct in Gurgaon, and here on another car (Could not get to see it, but heard its distinct sound)

It is the sound of a fire engine horn and I have been trying to search for it for quite some time.

Not sure how many of you guys have heard this sound, but it is pretty neat and would like you to let me know where in Bangalore I can get this from? Pls Pls help out here

s3va · 25th May 2010, 14:01

is it the one that makes a loud one and then fades slowly ?

thedreamcatcher · 25th May 2010, 14:04

No, it is a constant grinding kinda sound (dont know how to explain it), more bass to it. Baanrrnnp Baarrnnp kind.

If you check google, you can hear the tone. Just enter fire engine horn (I am talking about the foreign fire engines here and not the Indian ones)

s3va · 25th May 2010, 14:15

Got it ! thats like deep and loud man !

First of all, why do you want one like that ? Want to take revenge on someone ?

AFAIK I dont think it will be easy to source such kinda horns here..

thedreamcatcher · 25th May 2010, 14:18

Just for kicks. Wont use it always, but for one it is not too loud, there are toned down versions of the same and infact it is softer than standard horns.

Saw one for around $90 on Air Texas.com, but that is the more serious stuff. I just want a replica of the same, that just makes the sound

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mithun BANNED Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cochin Posts: 2,195 Thanked: 268 Times	Recently bought a Bosch horn. When I went to my battery guy for the occasional battery check-up, he told me that the horn point is defective. What is this horn point ? The horn was purchased only 2 weeks ago and the warranty is still remaining.
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blackfire_9 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: India Posts: 1,075 Thanked: 192 Times	Just to share an experience, I have the Hella TwinTone (black) horn installed on my car. It is a fabulous horn & I like it a lot. But less than 6 months of usage, & that too occassional as I also have the stock horn in place & I mostly use that one, the horn is probably going bad. There is this peculiar problem, especialy during hot day-time, that the horn would suddenly stop working. And then after some time, it starts working again. I spoke to the Hella representatives & they said that it could probably be because of a defective 'relay' (which in my case is again of Hella). The person told me that these horns require a higher input of current & at times, the relay might not be able to supply this higher dose leading to occassional failure. Any comments on this problem? Thanks.
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24th May 2010, 09:44	#907
itwasntme Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 7,728 Thanked: 14,181 Times View My Garage	Guys, I have a Stebel Magnum (Twin) in my Aveo fitted with the relay which came with the horns themselves. The sound is a bit variable and not as loud/nice as I had thought. IS is because of the Stebel relay? Should I change to a Indian PMP / Roots / Bosch one? Which is better amongst these 3 and how much is the approximate cost?
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CrAzY dRiVeR Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore / TVM Posts: 18,011 Thanked: 78,862 Times View My Garage	Are these windtone horns legal? Or do they come in the banned category, like airhorns? http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/315214-post10.html Last edited by CrAzY dRiVeR : 24th May 2010 at 10:18.
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24th May 2010, 22:41	#910
narendra.vw BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bangaloru Posts: 293 Thanked: 425 Times	I have a very old Benz bosh chrome grilled horn. Still works. It has a very smooth sound.(just like horn sound in the song, funky town) I have bought & sold my cars but not the horn. It goes my new car, some thing to remember my old car. Its with me past 20 yrs.
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25th May 2010, 13:56	#911
thedreamcatcher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,204 Thanked: 67 Times View My Garage	Need Help on Buying an Interesting Horn Hi Guys, A pretty weird request, but I have fallen in love with the tone of a horn I have heard on a few instances both in Delhi NCR and in Bangalore. I heard it on a Skoda Oct in Gurgaon, and here on another car (Could not get to see it, but heard its distinct sound) It is the sound of a fire engine horn and I have been trying to search for it for quite some time. Not sure how many of you guys have heard this sound, but it is pretty neat and would like you to let me know where in Bangalore I can get this from? Pls Pls help out here
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25th May 2010, 14:01	#912
s3va BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 646 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	is it the one that makes a loud one and then fades slowly ?
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25th May 2010, 14:04	#913
thedreamcatcher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,204 Thanked: 67 Times View My Garage	No, it is a constant grinding kinda sound (dont know how to explain it), more bass to it. Baanrrnnp Baarrnnp kind. If you check google, you can hear the tone. Just enter fire engine horn (I am talking about the foreign fire engines here and not the Indian ones)
	() Thanks

25th May 2010, 14:15	#914
s3va BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 646 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	Got it ! thats like deep and loud man ! First of all, why do you want one like that ? Want to take revenge on someone ? AFAIK I dont think it will be easy to source such kinda horns here..
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25th May 2010, 14:18	#915
thedreamcatcher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,204 Thanked: 67 Times View My Garage	Just for kicks. Wont use it always, but for one it is not too loud, there are toned down versions of the same and infact it is softer than standard horns. Saw one for around $90 on Air Texas.com, but that is the more serious stuff. I just want a replica of the same, that just makes the sound
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