Wireless original horn button idea, could this work?
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 538
Likes: 1
From: Australia
Wireless original horn button idea, could this work?
Hello,
As we all do on occasions, I had what I thought was a bright idea. I am not the type of person who can look at something and make that work. I know a lot of you blokes are, and wondered whether you think this idea could work.
I looked at my wireless front door bell button and wondered if the guts of it could be positioned under the steering wheel horn button, to send a signal to perhaps a relay to trip a switch to operate the vehicle horn. I spoke to a bloke at an electronics store who said it would not work, no relays of a usable output, I believe. Any thought on this. Probably the door bell switch would be too big to fit under the wheel horn cap too I guess.
The only benefit to this I guess, would be to hopefully use the original horn button rather than putting a button somewhere perhaps a bit fiddly to get to in a hurry if necessary. I look forward to any responses.
As we all do on occasions, I had what I thought was a bright idea. I am not the type of person who can look at something and make that work. I know a lot of you blokes are, and wondered whether you think this idea could work.
I looked at my wireless front door bell button and wondered if the guts of it could be positioned under the steering wheel horn button, to send a signal to perhaps a relay to trip a switch to operate the vehicle horn. I spoke to a bloke at an electronics store who said it would not work, no relays of a usable output, I believe. Any thought on this. Probably the door bell switch would be too big to fit under the wheel horn cap too I guess.
The only benefit to this I guess, would be to hopefully use the original horn button rather than putting a button somewhere perhaps a bit fiddly to get to in a hurry if necessary. I look forward to any responses.
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 538
Likes: 1
From: Australia
Hello Charlie, whatever steering shaft and wheel is in mine, that does not seem to be practical, or straightforward, I forget why exactly at the moment. Also I have often seen people here talking about not being able to use the original setup for one reason or another.
Welder User
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 5,269
Likes: 50
From: northwest MT
I have used the "horn saver" kit on columns that have been modified with u joints, etc but use the stock steering wheel.....
Retro Horn Kit | Limeworksspeedshop
I think your remote idea would work if you could find all the needed parts for 12vdc...
Retro Horn Kit | Limeworksspeedshop
I think your remote idea would work if you could find all the needed parts for 12vdc...
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 538
Likes: 1
From: Australia
I have used the "horn saver" kit on columns that have been modified with u joints, etc but use the stock steering wheel.....
Retro Horn Kit | Limeworksspeedshop
I think your remote idea would work if you could find all the needed parts for 12vdc...
Retro Horn Kit | Limeworksspeedshop
I think your remote idea would work if you could find all the needed parts for 12vdc...
Lead Driver
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,093
Likes: 653
From: Brentwood, TN
It may be that the OEM setup had the horn wire exiting the steering box and now you have, as tinman suggests, a modified lower column where this wire can no longer pass through. I had not seen this Limeworks kit before but if you can remove the center shaft from your column, this looks like a good solution to your horn problem.
Cargo Master
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 3,426
Likes: 48
From: Hot AZ (Phoenix Valley)
Yes it can be done... The thing is you would have to find a wireless transmitter and receiver. Hooking the receiver output to a relay that would be wired to activate horn.
Trending Topics
Phantom of the Phorum
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 5,472
Likes: 1,696
From: Kentucky
I wonder if the setup used for remote door locks could be modified for this. The actual transmitter isn't very big when removed from the key fob.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
Posting Guru
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,155
Likes: 7
From: Sweden (Fagersta)
I have the exact same thaughts and these are several different types and sites on the market. Google "rekord 12v relay" or similar.
Just make sure the circuit board in the remote is small enough to fit underneath the horn button and that ut has the funktion, press = on, release = off.
This particular one is for 10 amps byt there are larger ones available.
DC 12V 10A Relay 1CH Wireless RF Remote Control Switch Transmitter Receiver | eBay
Just make sure the circuit board in the remote is small enough to fit underneath the horn button and that ut has the funktion, press = on, release = off.
This particular one is for 10 amps byt there are larger ones available.
DC 12V 10A Relay 1CH Wireless RF Remote Control Switch Transmitter Receiver | eBay
Phantom of the Phorum
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 5,472
Likes: 1,696
From: Kentucky
They do. It is like the "horn saver" kit mentioned below. They are currently out of stock. ( 1/31/2016 )
Phantom of the Phorum
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 5,472
Likes: 1,696
From: Kentucky
Okay, maybe mentioned above?
I have my preferences set so the latest post is on top.
I have my preferences set so the latest post is on top.
I have used the "horn saver" kit on columns that have been modified with u joints, etc but use the stock steering wheel.....
Retro Horn Kit | Limeworksspeedshop
Retro Horn Kit | Limeworksspeedshop
Tuned
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 306
Likes: 20
From: Greeneville TN
I had a similar problem when building my FFR Roadster so I went wireless. See link below for photos. Been working 5 years and counting
Wiring by John Brown | Photobucket
Wiring by John Brown | Photobucket
Junior User
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
From: Lawrence, KS
I have the horn saver kit. Works great, but at some point the wire protrudes through the outer tube of your column, giving a not so stock appearance. I plan on painting mine black, however to match the column, so it will be less noticeable.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
FordPickup460
1967 - 1972 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
5
Nov 30, 2019 12:23 PM
HILLBILLY BOB
1957 - 1960 F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
5
Apr 12, 2017 10:53 AM
F1Hunter
1961 - 1966 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
15
Dec 20, 2015 10:16 AM
InfidelReaper
1967 - 1972 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
9
May 10, 2013 03:36 AM