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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGSTEERING COLUMNSTEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMNSYSTEM TESTSTEST C: POOR HORN TONE
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T
Test C: Poor Horn Tone
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Test C: Poor Horn Tone
- If horns diagnostic system check has been performed, go to next step. If horns diagnostic system check has not been performed, go to HORNS DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.
- Press horn switch on steering wheel. If horns sound harsh or make buzzing noise, go to next step. If horns do not make any noise, repair by symptom. See SYMPTOM INDEX table.
- Check torque of horn mounting and bracket fasteners. Fasteners should be torqued to 89 INCH lbs. (10 N.m). If no problem is found, go to next step. If problem is found, repair as necessary and go to step 7 .
- Disconnect horn assembly 2-pin harness connector. For horn locations, see COMPONENT LOCATIONS . Connect a fused (15 amp) jumper wire between the positive battery terminal and horn assembly harness connector terminal "B" (Dark Green wire). Connect another jumper wire between the negative battery terminal and horn connector terminal "A" (Black wire). If horns do not make any noise, go to next step. If horns sound harsh or make buzzing noise, go to step 6 .
- Repair high resistance in horn control or horn ground circuit. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . After repairs are made, go to step 7 .
- Replace horn assembly. After repairs are made, go to next step.
- Operate horns. If horn operates normally, testing is complete. If horns do not operate normally, go to step 1 .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.