 My 914 is not feeling horny..., It should be. |
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| worktheweb |
 Sep 20 2004, 10:16 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 18-May 04 From: Springfield, VA Member No.: 2,079  |
My 914 needs a horn to pass VA inspection. Both my originals are long dead. Do I have to buy the 914 replacements ($35 each from PP) or can I use something else? PP sells the 928 (87-89) horns for $16 each. What's a cheap replacement?
TIA, Bob J. |
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| ArtechnikA |
Sep 20 2004, 10:27 AM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
unsurprisingly, VW horns work just fine available in boneyards and VW shops everywhere.
however - i have air horns in my Porsches, because i drive on roads with SUV's and inattentive drivers ... |
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| type47 |
Sep 20 2004, 10:31 AM
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Viermeister Group: Members Posts: 4,254 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Vienna, VA Member No.: 994 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
i would check for 12 Volts at the terminals that plug/connect to the horn to verify it's the horn, not the wiring to the horn. then i would go to FLAPS (advance, auto zone, olympic...) and get a cheap VW replacement horn (or go to junkyard...) but for the price, new would probably be more cost/time effective. then i would put "a real P-car horn" on my shopping list for Hershey.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
if you get in a bind, i have said VW horn... somewhat local (vienna) why didn't you register your car as an antique? no safety inspection required in exchange for somewhat limited use..... unless yours is a daily driver.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) |
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| worktheweb |
Sep 20 2004, 10:39 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 18-May 04 From: Springfield, VA Member No.: 2,079 |
My originals are F'd, no question. They have spark though which is always a plus when working on a 914. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
I thought about the VW angle (former Westy owner, current EV owner) but I never liked the VW horn. That said I can get them for $8 each from busdepot.com but if you open that home page you'll see why I never liked the VW horn! Maybe something from an old Ford truck... |
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