Electrical Problem with my Ikon!

anachronix · 12th February 2008, 11:16

Frens,

I have a 2004 model Ikon 1.6.

These days i have a wierd problem in my car. The horn sounds well initially when in the start of the day and as i drive it around in the traffic the horn sound changes to a very weak tone (Somthing like its getting less power). Also when i brake and honk at the same time the horn will go really dull and sometimes it cuts out too!

I assume this to be an electrical problem. I need to get this fixed guys. Please help!

benbsb29 · 12th February 2008, 11:27

I may be wrong here, but is it something to do with a weak battery?

snaronikar · 12th February 2008, 11:30

Have you checked the wiring. Is the battery getting charged enough. When did you last change the battery? Check these poins and it may be of help.

low_bass_makker · 12th February 2008, 11:50

It only happens in two cases

1) Extra load -> it is like ICE, Fog lights, 100 Watts Headlamps

2) Weak Battery -> how old is your current car battery

anachronix · 12th February 2008, 11:51

I changed the battery only an year back! I doubt that it could be weak!

VC12 · 12th February 2008, 14:08

Though the batttery may be good, check for the earthing of the battery, this may casue the battery drain and create less power.

Also, at times the horn may have water /moisture thus hampering the sound....

wolfinstein · 12th February 2008, 16:17

Have a similar issue in my lancer- Battery is SF one year old, I changed the horns from Roots to Bosch Symphony problem went away but now again recurrs occassionally by sounding weak.

The Mech here said problem could be with the new horns, so will change them under warranty and update.

Absar · 12th February 2008, 20:20

Hey, always the tone of my OEM horn is different. If cruising on the highway its how it should be. In traffic times it has vari-tone

. Battery voltage seems to be varying above 12.5-12.8v tho.

Are you using the OEM horn?

cya
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Jaggu · 12th February 2008, 20:41

your horn might be getting conked/out of tune with age. am not sure tuning is an option with iKON OE horns.

anachronix · 13th February 2008, 12:49

Can someone help me with a good wiring technician in chennai. I dont want to take it to the dealer and waste my time again. I have already informed the dealer about this problem and he has no answer for that!

Absar · 13th February 2008, 17:34

You haven't answered if its your OEM horn thats playing around or its an aftermarket horn.

cya
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tsk1979 · 13th February 2008, 19:07

Get your horn tuned. Looks like it acts up when heated.
The mechanic will take a screwdriver and tune your horn. Once your horn is tuned, this problem should go away.
I doubt its a weak battery issue, because if that was the case even your lights would go dim etc.,
I presume only your horn is acting up.

anachronix · 14th February 2008, 14:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Absar

You haven't answered if its your OEM horn thats playing around or its an aftermarket horn.

cya
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@Absar: its the OEM horn, but i also have a 2nd horn which is installed with proper wiring done. Its a stebel nautilius and that dims out too rarely!

12th February 2008, 11:16	#1
anachronix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 3,286 Thanked: 1,336 Times View My Garage	Electrical Problem with my Ikon! Frens, I have a 2004 model Ikon 1.6. These days i have a wierd problem in my car. The horn sounds well initially when in the start of the day and as i drive it around in the traffic the horn sound changes to a very weak tone (Somthing like its getting less power). Also when i brake and honk at the same time the horn will go really dull and sometimes it cuts out too! I assume this to be an electrical problem. I need to get this fixed guys. Please help!
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12th February 2008, 11:27	#2
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,963 Thanked: 13,154 Times View My Garage	I may be wrong here, but is it something to do with a weak battery?
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12th February 2008, 11:30	#3
snaronikar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 2,845 Thanked: 29 Times View My Garage	Have you checked the wiring. Is the battery getting charged enough. When did you last change the battery? Check these poins and it may be of help.
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12th February 2008, 11:50	#4
low_bass_makker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Faridabad Posts: 6,815 Thanked: 305 Times View My Garage	It only happens in two cases 1) Extra load -> it is like ICE, Fog lights, 100 Watts Headlamps 2) Weak Battery -> how old is your current car battery
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12th February 2008, 11:51	#5
anachronix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 3,286 Thanked: 1,336 Times View My Garage	I changed the battery only an year back! I doubt that it could be weak!
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12th February 2008, 14:08	#6
VC12 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 297 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Though the batttery may be good, check for the earthing of the battery, this may casue the battery drain and create less power. Also, at times the horn may have water /moisture thus hampering the sound....
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12th February 2008, 16:17	#7
wolfinstein BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 994 Thanked: 20 Times	Have a similar issue in my lancer- Battery is SF one year old, I changed the horns from Roots to Bosch Symphony problem went away but now again recurrs occassionally by sounding weak. The Mech here said problem could be with the new horns, so will change them under warranty and update.
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12th February 2008, 20:20	#8
Absar BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Madras Posts: 560 Thanked: 10 Times View My Garage	Hey, always the tone of my OEM horn is different. If cruising on the highway its how it should be. In traffic times it has vari-tone . Battery voltage seems to be varying above 12.5-12.8v tho. Are you using the OEM horn? cya A
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12th February 2008, 20:41	#9
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,212 Thanked: 15,892 Times	your horn might be getting conked/out of tune with age. am not sure tuning is an option with iKON OE horns.
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13th February 2008, 12:49	#10
anachronix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 3,286 Thanked: 1,336 Times View My Garage	Can someone help me with a good wiring technician in chennai. I dont want to take it to the dealer and waste my time again. I have already informed the dealer about this problem and he has no answer for that!
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13th February 2008, 17:34	#11
Absar BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Madras Posts: 560 Thanked: 10 Times View My Garage	You haven't answered if its your OEM horn thats playing around or its an aftermarket horn. cya A
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13th February 2008, 19:07	#12
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,823 Times View My Garage	Get your horn tuned. Looks like it acts up when heated. The mechanic will take a screwdriver and tune your horn. Once your horn is tuned, this problem should go away. I doubt its a weak battery issue, because if that was the case even your lights would go dim etc., I presume only your horn is acting up.
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