Honda Repair: 1990 Honda Accord horn mechanism removal, light fuse, honda emblem

Question
QUESTION: After reading Rick's suggestion that no brake lights, no horn, no shift without using a key, I have decided to check the horn contacts. However, after removing all the screws from behind/under the steering wheel, I can't seem to remove the horn mechanism (the padding that you push to make the horn beep). I don't see any way to get it off besides ripping it off.. Any help would rule!



ANSWER: Hi Bryce, start by removing the steering wheel but before you can expose the 19mm nut that holds the steering wheel remove the air bag if you have one. If you do have one, it has (2) T-30 screws on each side of the steering wheel. If not, remove the center Honda emblem with a small flat tip screwdriver gently. That should have exposed the 19mm nut. Pull the steering wheel off this should give you more access to the horn relay assembly. Don't rip anything apart from itself. It sounds like you need to purchase a used steering wheel from online or a wrecking yard. Or purchase an aftermarket steering wheel that any Auto Parts retailer will carry. Like a Grant. The Grant comes with a new horn assembly and contacts. It also sounds like you were asking for Rick's advice and he already had you working on some areas. What was the original problem? I hope this helps...

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QUESTION: Thanks. I am checking the horn contacts, because I have no brake lights, no horn, and I have to change from park to any gear using a key in the shift lock. Also, when I try to put in a new brake light fuse it blows immediately.

Answer
Hi Bryce, you definitely have a hot wire touching ground. Near the wiring harness by the rear tail lights. This is directly causing the issue with you having to insert the key in the shift lock release to shift out of Park. If you can find where this wire that is touching ground, this will dramatically reduce a lot of your problems going on with your Honda. You can also check near the Brake Pedal for exposed/damaged/pinched wiring. You can also take the car to an Electrical Repair Specialties and they should be able to diagnose, trace, and repair the problem. I hope this helps you...