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Subject:Re: Horn installation
From:Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Date:Thu, 30 Apr 2020 12:50:23 -0400

Hi Dan,

Could you share details like which horn?  Also, Any chance you could do a audio recording of your new horn once done?  Even your original would be fun to hear.

I’m gathering parts and info for a horn improvement project.

Eric Caron 
85 GL Auto 

> On Apr 30, 2020, at 12:41 PM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> hi all,
> 
> so I got a new horn from Ron (Bus Depot). ... Now a question regarding
> wiring...
> 
> 1. instruction on the box and found on the net requires a wire running from
> pos (+) of battery to the horn, the original pos (+) wire of the old horn
> is for the relay.
> 
> 2. instruction found on Samba uses the original pos (+) of the old horn for
> both - horn and relay.
> https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7840720
> 
> so which one is valid or better to use? I would think the #2 will bypass
> the relay (not sure)... or is it the same as #1 thus easier to install (no
> drilling, no extra wire)?
> 
> could you please help. Thanks
> 
> dan

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