Car Horn Mot Rules

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Sun 18 Mar 2012 21:43
Car Horn Mot Rules - dsuk81

Can i install a new car horn, using a new switch near the light controls on my car dashboard?

My current wheel based horn doesnt work, will this new solution get around a possible mot failure.

I have investigated the issue with the current horn problem, and repair would be a significant cost. More than the value of the car...

Seems a shame to right off a car due to horn failure.

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Sun 18 Mar 2012 22:14
Car Horn Mot Rules - Avant

I can't see why not: the MoT requirement is for the horn to work and be controlled by the driver.

I had a number of Renaults whose horn was worked, for no obvious reason, by pressing the indicator stalk inwards. That silly fashion seems to have gone away and most horn pushes are back where they should be. But I can see your point about the expense compared with the value of the car.

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Sun 18 Mar 2012 22:16
Car Horn Mot Rules - jamie745

The horn is on the wiper stalk in many Peugeot's as well.

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Sun 18 Mar 2012 23:31
Car Horn Mot Rules - rpmmatt

I have my horn wired up to a small switch on the steering column after replacing my steering wheel on my classic BMW. Passes MOT no problem .

Just make sure you tell the tester in advance where the switch is, as they failed me for a non-functional horn as htey didn't realise it was wired to the switch.

Edited by rpmmatt on 18/03/2012 at 23:32

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Mon 19 Mar 2012 08:20
Car Horn Mot Rules - jc2

A rubber bulb horn held out of the window would comply!

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Mon 19 Mar 2012 08:57
Car Horn Mot Rules - martint123

A rubber bulb horn held out of the window would comply!

Not according to the book for a modern vehicle?? Insecure and not continuous ??

The horn control missing, insecure or not readily accessible to the driver

fitted to a vehicle first used on or after 1 August 1973, emits a sound which is

· not a continuous or uniform note
Reason for rejection

Edited by martint123 on 19/03/2012 at 08:58

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Mon 19 Mar 2012 10:50
Car Horn Mot Rules - carolfosterr

Are you asking or telling ?

Edited by Avant on 19/03/2012 at 20:55

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Mon 19 Mar 2012 12:55
Car Horn Mot Rules - NARU

Source of switches with appropriate logos. Horn is #34

www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinestore/swi...p

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Mon 19 Mar 2012 13:28
Car Horn Mot Rules - Dynamic Dave

http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual_160.htm

Reason for rejection

1. The horn control missing, insecure or not readily accessible to the driver

As others have said, as long as it's within easy reach then it's ok.

Being near the light switches 'might' not be classed as within easy reach though.

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 19/03/2012 at 13:30

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Mon 19 Mar 2012 13:56
Car Horn Mot Rules - skidpan

As others have said, as long as it's within easy reach then it's ok..

A classic i had several years ago had a horn button (self cancelling toggle switch actually) on the dash, never had a problem with the MOT.

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Tue 27 Mar 2012 03:05
Car Horn Mot Rules - 1litregolfeater

I had a car with a horn on a stalk, no problem.

But talking of silly fashions, whatever happened to air horns? They were great!

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Wed 28 Mar 2012 00:36
Car Horn Mot Rules - Avant

Nothing beats a good old Klaxon. Such a wonderful word too.

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Wed 28 Mar 2012 08:45
Car Horn Mot Rules - jc2

klaxons & air horns!!!! www.topgear-sales.co.uk

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