horn wont work
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From: willamette valley ore
There isn't a switch (as in on and off) in the horn circuit. There are two bullet shaped contacts with springs attached that transfer voltage through the steering wheel assembly. It's only when you ground out the horn ring (completing the circuit) that the horn blows. There is also a horn relay but that hardly ever is an issue. The bullet shaped contacts are relatively fragile and can break or the springs get twisted or come off completely. The contacts are available at any Ford parts dealer for pretty cheap and were used for many many years in these trucks and cars too. When you get the steering wheel off, take time to clean everything very well. A greasy contact point will not conduct electricity. Steve
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From: Sun River St. George
Steve is talking about the horn brush! Your 64 will have one. Push the horn button down with the palm of your hand and turn it to the left to remove it and the spring. Pull the steering wheel (mark where it is on the shift collar). Install a new horn brush and lube it real good with bulb grease. Sometimes the problem is in the relay.
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From: seattle
mine doesnt work either...I got out the ohm meter and checked for continuity between the various plugs...the column wire is bad...as are my lower column bearings thus causing it to move and its worn thru the wire at some point...
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