Horn not functioning

2012 TOYOTA COROLLA
197,535 MILES
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BLESSING EWOBOR
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Hi, the horn of the vehicle is not functioning. I have tested the fuse, it has voltage at both sides, I wanted to test the circuit from the relay but I couldn't find it. The horn is functioning if voltage is connected to it.
Jan 16, 2021 at 8:24 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening,

I would suspect the clock spring as the issue. I attached the wiring diagram for you to view.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-airbag-clock-spring

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/steering-wheel-clock-spring-removal

Ground the wire I circled and see if the horn goes off.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Roy

Remove steering wheel assembly
[ steering column: steering wheel: removal ]

Remove lower instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly [ interior panels / trim: lower instrument panel: removal + ]
Remove lower steering column cover [ steering column: steering column assembly: removal + ]
Remove upper steering column cover [ steering column: steering column assembly: removal + ]
Remove spiral cable (w/o vsc)

w/ Horn Button Wire Harness:
Disconnect the connector to remove the horn button wire sub-assembly.
Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.

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NOTICE:

When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

Disengage the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable.
REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE WITH STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (w/ VSC)
w/ Horn Button Wire Harness:
Disconnect the connector to remove the horn button wire sub-assembly.
Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable with steering angle sensor.

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NOTICE:

When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

Disengage the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable with steering angle sensor.
REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE (w/ VSC)
Disengage the 6 claws and 2 pins, and remove the spiral cable from the steering angle sensor.

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Steering column: steering wheel: removal; 2012 my corolla [12/2011 - ]
Align front wheels facing straight ahead
Remove steering pad
[ supplemental restraint systems: steering pad: removal ]

Remove steering wheel assembly

for Type A:
Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.

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Text in Illustration


a Matchmark

Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft.
Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable sub-assembly.
Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.

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Text in Illustration


a Turn b Hold

SST : 09950-50013

09951-05010

09952-05010

09953-05020

09954-05070

NOTICE:

Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-05020) before use.

for Type B:
Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.
Jan 17, 2021 at 3:18 PM
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BLESSING EWOBOR
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Thank you.
Jan 17, 2021 at 5:00 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
Jan 17, 2021 at 5:11 PM