1997 Ford Escort horn continues to blow

1997 FORD ESCORT
89,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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NURSEYANCEY
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My Ford escort LX is a 1997 with 89.000 miles. My horn continues to blow so I took the fuse for the horn out. I put the fuse back in and it continues to blow. So now I am driving around with no horn. What is the cause of this and what type of shop should I look for to have this problem fixed and about how much will this cost? I am 70 y/o living on a fixed income.
Jul 17, 2009 at 9:44 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Thanks for the donation

Put the fuse back in and have someone find the horn and disconnect the wire on it-if its stops the horn button switch is shorted out in the steering wheel. The cost varies with location-bring it to an auto electrical shop. Do not attempt to fix this yourself -due to the air bag system could be activated.
Jul 17, 2009 at 9:55 PM
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NURSEYANCEY
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Your site really did not tell me an answer
Jul 17, 2009 at 10:34 PM
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RASMATAZ
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I've given you something to work that can caused your problem -a shorted horn button switch on the steering wheel -I've been there before with this problem. If you are not satisfied request your refund
Jul 18, 2009 at 12:01 AM
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