Horn keeps randomly honking?

Tiny
BITTYLOU
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  • 1989 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 0.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 89,000 MILES
The horn just randomly starts honking.
Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 AT 5:42 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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This is common when the horn pad on the steering wheel wears out. You might be able to find a used one on eBay.

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. On Cavalier and Sunbird models, remove steering wheel center pad attaching screws.
3. Disconnect horn electrical connector, then remove steering wheel center pad.
4. On all models, remove steering wheel retaining nut and retainer.
5. Remove steering dampener, if equipped.
6. Scribe alignment marks on steering wheel and shaft to aid installation.
7. Using tool J-1859-03 or BT-61-9 or equivalent, remove steering wheel from shaft.
8. Reverse procedure to install. Torque steering wheel attaching nut to 30 ft. Lbs.

Let us know if you need anything else.
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Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 AT 6:13 PM
Tiny
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Awesome, thank you so much!
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Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 AT 6:24 PM
Tiny
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Um so now I'm just wondering about the air bag? Will this procedure affect it?
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Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 AT 6:39 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Yes, it will, I didn't know this car had an airbag. I would look for a used one on eBay. Also, you will need to disconnect the battery before working on the car.
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Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 AT 8:26 AM

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