The horn just randomly starts honking.
Nov 12, 2024 at 5:42 PM
Horn keeps randomly honking?
1989 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
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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.
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.
Nov 12, 2024 at 6:13 PM
Awesome, thank you so much!!
Nov 12, 2024 at 6:24 PM
Um so now I'm just wondering about the air bag? Will this procedure affect it?
Nov 12, 2024 at 6:39 PM
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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.
Nov 13, 2024 at 8:26 AM
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