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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 09:22 PM
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honking cruse control

I have a 97 f150 ext cab 4.2l 2wd that honks the horn when i push the on button for the cruse control. truck has 206000 miles on it. anybody got any ideas what to do? any help can get appricated.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 10:01 PM
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I would say there is a problem with a cross involving the clock springs, the control switch
and the horn contacts area.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 10:03 PM
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checked that replaced switches and it still does the same thing. has been driving me crazy for a while.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 10:22 PM
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The only place they can get togather is the clock spring areas and the steering column.
Remove the Horn lead, operate the Cruise switch and see if this operates the horn relay.
If so, look for the cross that makes this happen and not just replace..parts..until you find the problem.
Reference the Haynes book page 12-32 for pickups and Exp.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2006 | 08:34 PM
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my truck does the same thing and it's the most annoying thing in the world...
 
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Old Dec 27, 2006 | 10:21 PM
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One element of the clockspring is probably shorted to ground.

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where do i find this "clockspring"....is it in the steering wheel....should i have a mechanic take it apart because of the airbag?
 
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