by dodge man Fri Aug 17, 2012 1:31 pmcan anyone tell whats the problem with my horn button its loose,?
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loose horn button
dodge man- Number of posts : 2036
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not sure what button you have.?? steel or glass or a horn ring.
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dodge man- Number of posts : 2036
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its a steel one with a ring, its loose i think you push down and turn left to remove it, not sure i dont want to brake it,
kiwimopar- Number of posts : 745
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If the round plastic trim cap is loose - use some blu-tack or similar to make it stay in place.
If the horn rim blow ring is loose - you'll need to pull the steering wheel to check the horn switch screws. Sometimes the small insulating spacers can break - meaning the trim ring will be loose. If the switch itself is broken - you'll need a new one, and this will also make the 'horn button' seem loose.
Hope that helps
If the horn rim blow ring is loose - you'll need to pull the steering wheel to check the horn switch screws. Sometimes the small insulating spacers can break - meaning the trim ring will be loose. If the switch itself is broken - you'll need a new one, and this will also make the 'horn button' seem loose.
Hope that helps
dodge man- Number of posts : 2036
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how do i remove the trim ring/button?
kiwimopar- Number of posts : 745
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You will need a quality steering wheel puller tool. Do not beat on the steering column with hammers etc. being that it probably has never been removed in 40+ years, I would use WD-40 or similar & a bit of patience. 
kiwimopar- Number of posts : 745
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The horn 'cap' flips of carefully using a fine tipped flat screwdriver.
kiwimopar- Number of posts : 745
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It might be useful to others if you can post a photo of what you are doing - gets a quicker and more accurate diagnosis. I've noticed a lot of requests for info with ambiguous descriptions of the problem. Just trying to be helpful 
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dodge man- Number of posts : 2036
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when i get the horn button off i'll take some pictures of whats broken, thanks again,
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dodge man- Number of posts : 2036
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beautiful truck, i like the hemi
kiwimopar- Number of posts : 745
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dodge man wrote:beautiful truck, i like the hemi
Yeah, I wish
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nice valve cover
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does the horn button look like this ?? or glass of a steel horn ring half way around the steer ring wheel. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-DODGE-STEERING-WHEEL-HORN-BUTTON-2852087-/261039622633?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cc72c89e9&vxp=mt
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or a half ring sort of like this. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1966-DODGE-MONACO-HORN-RING-/260711509261?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cb39ded0d&vxp=mtr
dodge man- Number of posts : 2036
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like the last one only with a large ring that goes half way around the steering wheel i wish i new how to download pictures on here, i cant seem to figure that out eather
kiwimopar- Number of posts : 745
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Those two are both different to my mine. I have the seperate switch & trim setup - with a plastic style & o-ring push on horn cap. Sorry can't post pic of mine as the truck is living with a friend for winter.
dodge man- Number of posts : 2036
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yeah its got a one third ring on it, i'll pop it off today and see whats broken, thanks for the help guys,
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DODGE MAN I NEVER RENOVED ONE THAT HAD A HORN RING BUT SOMEONE HERE HAD TO . I'M THINKING THEY WERE ON THE WINDOW / SPORTSMEN OR CAMPERS.
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dodge man- Number of posts : 2036
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yeah its a window sportsman, if i could figer out how to download pictures i would show you, i can show you i'll put the picture were my profile picture is,
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kiwimopar- Number of posts : 745
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That looks the same as mine.
Just get a small flat blade under the edge of the top horn cover, it should just pop off - but be gentle. It probably has an o-ring to hold it in place. You will be able to see the 3 x fixing screws that hold the trim ring and horn switch underneath. I suggest that by that picture, the screws have worked loose, and a simple re-tighten will fix the prblem. Good luck
Just get a small flat blade under the edge of the top horn cover, it should just pop off - but be gentle. It probably has an o-ring to hold it in place. You will be able to see the 3 x fixing screws that hold the trim ring and horn switch underneath. I suggest that by that picture, the screws have worked loose, and a simple re-tighten will fix the prblem. Good luck
kiwimopar- Number of posts : 745
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If you still have trouble DodgeMan...I could dig out my old parts and do sme pics
dodge man- Number of posts : 2036
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i'll try that monday when i get back home, i'll let you what i find, thanks ever so mutch
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