Thank you! You just saved me a ton of time and money!

Dude you just saved me so much time!

Exactly the issue i had as well! Thank you!

Great explanation. Thank you

Very helpful! Regards from Baltimore.

Have a 2014. The clips on the sides were really hard to access from the sides. I found it easier to first release the bottom clip so there is a gap on the front and then release the side clips through the gap.

Good content ;thanks .

Dude, you’re the man!!!!

@ValleyMobileAutomotive

2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks Paul 👊

Thank bro!!!!!

If the panic button makes the horn sound but it won't work by pressing the steering wheel is it definitely the clockspring? Is there something else in the steering wheel it could be?

Mine did this today. It works in every direction but straight 😅

Thank for sharing!! In my Forester 2015 the horn AND many functions as cruise control, radio control and also functions related to the satelital switches were out (off) at a same time. Does it suggest a total clock coil failure or a missconnected connector? Jorge from Rio de Janeiro - Brasil

@ValleyMobileAutomotive

2 жыл бұрын

Hey good question. So run through some of the suggestions in this video. If the horn is not working because a bad clock spring then it's possible your steering wheel controls are not working for the same reason. This is a common issue on these Subarus. Let me know if you need any help 👍

@marcosaguilar8247

2 жыл бұрын

@@ValleyMobileAutomotive Agree, is a common issue. Same problem in my 2017 Forester.

Great video man, just what I had going on. But what to do about the bad clockspring??

@ValleyMobileAutomotive

Ай бұрын

I have a link in the video for the repair 👍

Hello. I have a '99 Civic whose horn only works sometimes... I hear the relay's clicking noises when I press the buttons on the steering wheel. I bought another horn at a junkyard, thinking it was the horn, but it turned out not to be, as both work hooked up to a battery... What could it be? Help would be appreciated from anyone...

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Should i take out the airbag fuse and unplug the negative on the battery while doing any of this?

@ValleyMobileAutomotive

6 ай бұрын

If you pull the airbag out then you should disconnect the battery for 90 seconds then remove the airbag. You can re hook up the battery once the airbag is removed for further testing. Disconnect the battery before reinstalling the airbag.

Hello! Replaced old horn with a new one. I wired it up correctly, tried testing horn from steering wheel and it isn't working. I disconnected the wire connecting to the factory horn power line and touched it to the positive terminal on the battery.....horns blasting full power. Because of this I know the wiring is good, horn is good, relay is good, fuse is good (mechanic tested fuse). We also did a bypass relay switch - the horn is working. The problem exists somewhere between my stock horn line and the steering wheel, for some reason power isn't getting through that line to the horns. Also tried pressing my panic button, NO HORN only blinking lights. Any idea what the possible causes of failure could be if it's isolated to this area? It stresses me out.😓 Thank you very much in advance.

I had the recall notification for the airbag to be fixed. I haven't really driven the car since then however im driving it more now and the horn is working intermittently. I did the steering wheel portion of the diagnosis and it seems to be only not work when the wheel is centered. Could the airbag replacement have been the culprit?

@meestadeuce

Жыл бұрын

I ask because i want to take it back to the dealer and make them fix it but i want to make sure i have good ground to stand on when making my argument.

@ValleyMobileAutomotive

Жыл бұрын

I would take it back and let them know the horn is now not working sometimes. See what they say, they may fix it since they were in there last. But it could just be a coincidence. The clock spring is behind the airbag so they didn't need to remove it to change the airbag. But I would still see what they say, you may get it fixed for free.

Big Rob, how do you access the wiring diagram for vehicles? Is there a website that you use to gain access???

@ValleyMobileAutomotive

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Cedrick, I pay for a subscription to Identifix. It's pricy but it's for my business. I couldn't operate without it. One option many manufacturers have is a "weekend" subscription to OEM information and diagrams. Different manufacturers offer different options but you get complete access to everything. So for this Subaru you would go to the Subaru website and see what they offer.

@ceddy97

2 жыл бұрын

@@ValleyMobileAutomotive Thanks Big Rob, you are definitely The Man!!! Excellent content and expertise.

I am having a heck of a time on getting the airbag out i can't seem to find the spring clip thru the holes

@ValleyMobileAutomotive

Жыл бұрын

The first time I did a Subaru airbag it was a challenge for me too. Don't give up! You got this 👍

I'm not a mechanic, but thanks for sharing. My horn doesn't work even if I turn it slowly?

My Impreza doesn’t beep at all no matter what angle the steering wheel is. Does that mean it’s not the clock spring??

@ValleyMobileAutomotive

Жыл бұрын

Does the panic button make the horn beep?

I have a 2015 forester six speed manual. I’m dealing with a key fob that only locks the doors won’t open the passenger door. The round light around the ignition key is flashing red while the car is running. If you heard of this issue or have a link it would be appreciated.

@ValleyMobileAutomotive

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Michael, first start by pulling codes. You need a scanner that will communicate with the body control module and immobilizer.

@michaelcafaro4022

2 жыл бұрын

@@ValleyMobileAutomotive Thank you very much

Thanks for the information. My 2016 Forester has this very problem: panic horn works, and horn works once in awhile when wheel is turned. The dealer wants $195 to diagnose and cannot tell how much it will cost to repair. How much do you think it should cost at the dealership to fix?

@leftward_hoe

9 ай бұрын

new clock spring itself is $200 from online subaru parts websites. the dealer will probably charge you more just for the part. then they want $200 from you to diagnose (what you saw being done in this 8 minute video). then they will want to charge you for labor (someone who knows what they are doing can fix this in under 30 mins). i've seen people various places online say that they were quoted $600+ to fix this by a dealership. if you're swimming in cash and like to pay for less hassle, go ahead with that plan. a third-party subie repair shop might quote you less, if you know of a reputable one near you. of course the cheapest (and potentially riskier) option is to just do it yourself. watch a handful of videos from different guys on youtube doing this repair and see if you're up to it.

@MoneyMarcMes

9 ай бұрын

$700.00.

My girlfriend is having trouble with her 2010 outbacks horn. It honks fine no matter what the position the steering wheel is turned but also honks by itself when the wheel is turned. Do you think it might be the clock spring that needs replaced since it honks by itself when you turn the steering wheel but honks fine no matter where it's turned?

@ValleyMobileAutomotive

2 жыл бұрын

In your case I wouldn't think it's the clock spring. The clock spring is just a path for electricity to go through. The horn button provides a ground to the relay so I would look for a wire touching/rubbing on metal around the steering wheel or under the dash. The relay provides power to the horn so another possibility is a short to power inside the wiring harness from the relay to the horn (this is less likely). Or it could be the relay itself randomly making contact inside (again probably not likely). I would focus on looking for a wire touching metal. You can take the airbag off and look at the horn switch as a start.

@TapTapClick

2 жыл бұрын

@@ValleyMobileAutomotive Thank you I just wasn't fully sure if it would be the problem or not I'll check those out later when I get a chance.

@ValleyMobileAutomotive

2 жыл бұрын

@@TapTapClick absolutely 👍 if you need help with anything let me know I'll do my best to support

Nice job. So was it the fuse or a wire or what in the end?

@ValleyMobileAutomotive

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! It was the clock-spring behind the steering wheel. I made a replacement video as well 👍

@Mike-ju1vl

2 ай бұрын

​@@ValleyMobileAutomotiveI want to replace the horn in my Forester. I hate the little beep. I need something that will alarm bad drivers more.

Consulta, se enciende la luz del airbag en el tablero cuando falla la bocina?

@ValleyMobileAutomotive

2 жыл бұрын

no, la luz de la bolsa de aire no se encenderá si la bocina está rota. Solo comparten el resorte del reloj en el volante. Los circuitos eléctricos están separados y no se afectan entre sí.

@gersonparedes6325

2 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias

wow, I miss the days of two wires to the horn button. All this fancy stuff really frosts my punkins ! I hate new car technology ! Why can't they keep things simple ? I am trying to run a simple wire and horn button set up on my wifes 2013 Outback. All this type of repair by my dealer is going to cost a pretty penny ! Got to get the horn to work for an upcoming inspection. Not a happy face here ! :(

@ValleyMobileAutomotive

Жыл бұрын

I made a repair video as well. Changing out the clock spring isn't horrible. Check it out and see if it's something you can do 👍

@juandelacruz1402

Жыл бұрын

@ValleyMobileAutomotive I can't find the video for the fix and I'm having the same problem

@ValleyMobileAutomotive

Жыл бұрын

@@juandelacruz1402 this is the link kzread.info/dash/bejne/jIZps9NsqtjMgsY.html

@triumphmanful

Жыл бұрын

I just ran a plus wire and a negative wire to a horn button and ran it through the door well from the battery. Stuck the button on the left dash side of the sterring column with double sided gorilla tape !. It worked nicely. Passed inspection too.! Our Mechanic said he sees this a lot. I Saved us over $800. the dealer wanted !

@gregscheyd4131

Жыл бұрын

@@triumphmanful with a brain like that , MAY YOU CONTINUE TO TRIUMPH , TRIUMPHMANFUL !!!!!

Soooo, if the clock springs work, then why doesn’t the horn work when turned to the right? How did you fix it?

@ValleyMobileAutomotive

Жыл бұрын

The clock spring is the reason why the horn isn't working. It needs to be replaced. There should be a link to the repair video.

@OHOWUNEEDIT

Жыл бұрын

@@ValleyMobileAutomotive thanks

So basically if the panic button works, replace the clock spring?

@ValleyMobileAutomotive

Жыл бұрын

If the panic button works the horns then you have eliminated a large chunk of the circuit. Then you can focus on the steering wheel 👍

Where is the filter located?😅

So what was the fix.

@ValleyMobileAutomotive

Жыл бұрын

There is a link in the video that takes you to the fix. It was the clock spring within the steering wheel.

@OHOWUNEEDIT

Жыл бұрын

I watched the whole thing too, and never got an answer to how to fix it. Why not put it all in one video?

@charlescho

Жыл бұрын

@@OHOWUNEEDIT I asked him and he answered that it was the clock spring. I went ahead with the repair and it was successful! Good luck on your repair. It was not that difficult.

My horn works intermittently. Some times it is consistent and other times I will get it in certain spots. What do you think could be the problem?

@Fevertree37

Жыл бұрын

Did you watch the video?

0:18

you will not get the airbag to release without a pick, impossible

@ValleyMobileAutomotive

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah hitting it in the right spot is the ticket. And having a flashlight to see through the hole is helpful. Nissan uses a similar set up as well.

Ok i understand where is the problem but i didn’t get how to fix it 😂😂😂 I have the same problem

@ValleyMobileAutomotive

10 ай бұрын

In the description there is a link to the repair video 👍

The diagram is great but woulda made for a better video of you showed exactly how you were everything up as opposed to just talking about it. Don't tell us about your test light, show us.. thanks