2000 Honda InsightFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Horn Switch Test

  1. Remove the steering column covers (see STEERING LOCK REPLACEMENT ).
  2. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness B 4P connector (A) from the cable reel (B).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Dashboard Wire Harness B 4P Connector From Cable Reel
    G03682961Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Using a jumper wire, connect the dashboard wire harness B 4P connector No. 2 terminal to body ground.
    • If the horn sounds, go to step 4.
    • If the horn does not sound, check these items:
      • Horn relay
      • No. 6 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
      • Horn (see CIRCUIT DIAGRAM  )
      • An open in the wire
  4. Reconnect the dashboard wire harness B 4P connector (A), and disconnect the horn switch 1P connector (B).
    Fig 2: Reconnecting Dashboard Wire Harness B 4P Connector
    G03682962Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Using a jumper wire, connect the horn switch 1P connector to ground.
    • If the horn sounds, go to step 6.
    • If the horn does not sound, replace the cable reel (see CABLE REEL REPLACEMENT ).
  6. Reconnect the horn switch 1P connector.
  7. Using a jumper wire, connect the steering column.
    • If the horn sounds, replace the steering column.
    • If the horn does not sound, replace the horn and contact plate.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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