John Meadows Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 1974 TR6. JRW713N When turning right or leaning downwards on steering wheel the horn sounds. Car is fitted with Mota Lita steering wheel. Boss, "pen" and horn push all in good working order. Horn even sounds when wheel is leant on with horn push and "pen" removed. Doesn't seem to do it when turning left >:-) Column bushes ok too. Any suggestions? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 Check the horn push brass tab that contacts the ‘pencil’ is not too long and shorting on the steering wheel boss. You may find filing an eighth of an inch or so will sort it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 (edited) Steering wheel boss to close to column cover Edited October 13, 2017 by ntc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevo_6 Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 1974 TR6. JRW713N When turning right or leaning downwards on steering wheel the horn sounds. Car is fitted with Mota Lita steering wheel. Boss, "pen" and horn push all in good working order. Horn even sounds when wheel is leant on with horn push and "pen" removed. Doesn't seem to do it when turning left >:-) Column bushes ok too. Any suggestions? Hi JohnI have the exact same problem, very embarrassing at times. I have put it down to worn steering bushes but haven’t replaced them yet. Let us know if you find a fix. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 When it happened to me, it was a 'big' lump of solder on a poor repair in the wiring inside the column, took a while to find it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pogo Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 I thought that was an optional extra on the TR6! I find that as long as I make sure that the horn push centre is pushed right in and I don't pull on the steering wheel it doesn't happen. Good luck with finding a cure. Cheers Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 Steering wheel boss to close to column cover +1 Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ragtag Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 I have the same thing and was told by my 'guru' that the inner and outer column need to be adjusted relative to each other. I suspect this is what NTC and Roger are also alluding to with their answers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 Here is the gap Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevo_6 Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 Steering wheel boss to close to column cover Here is the gap Roger DSCF0065b.jpg I have the same thing and was told by my 'guru' that the inner and outer column need to be adjusted relative to each other. I suspect this is what NTC and Roger are also alluding to with their answers. Thanks Guys, is it just a case of adjusting the inner column length or is both the outer and the inner that need adjustment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 (edited) Just the inner you will see the clamp in the engine bay next to the battery.https://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID600179 54/55/56 Edited October 14, 2017 by ntc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GT6M Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 It can also be a chaffed wire which is touching shaft when shaft turns, it slowly wears thru insulation over the years ye say Doesn't seem to do it when turning left which suggests its earthing thru indicator cancel tab v v common on Spittys / GTs, { same setup } M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevo_6 Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 Just the inner you will see the clamp in the engine bay next to the battery.https://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID600179 54/55/56 Ahh just as I thought, many thanks Neil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevo_6 Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 It can also be a chaffed wire which is touching shaft when shaft turns, it slowly wears thru insulation over the years ye say Doesn't seem to do it when turning left which suggests its earthing thru indicator cancel tab v v common on Spittys / GTs, { same setup } M Thanks Marcus, I’ll check that out too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevo_6 Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 1974 TR6. JRW713N When turning right or leaning downwards on steering wheel the horn sounds. Car is fitted with Mota Lita steering wheel. Boss, "pen" and horn push all in good working order. Horn even sounds when wheel is leant on with horn push and "pen" removed. Doesn't seem to do it when turning left >:-) Column bushes ok too. Any suggestions? John, so sorry that I’ve hi jacked your thread, but hope you get yours sorted soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamesStag Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 Hi, just to add +1 to Roger and ntc's comments. Mine was just the same when I got it. Several embarrassing 'beeps' when not required!! So yes back along I adjusted the gap, checked the 'pencil' setup and all works perfectly now. Cheers, James. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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