Description And Operation: Horn

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Horn
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: The smart junction box (SJB) is also known as the generic electronic module (GEM).

There are 2 separate conditions that can cause the horn to sound. The horn sounds when the driver presses the horn switch and when the panic button is pressed on the integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT). The horn system uses the SJB to provide voltage to the horn, while the horn switch or the SJB can provide the ground to engage the horn relay. The horn switch is integrated into the air bag. For the removal and installation of the air bag, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.

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