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alawrence10360
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Horn Push

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I had cause to remove the steering wheel today and on replacement I can’t get the horn push to stay in position
The spring pushes it out around the 6 o’clock position
I think I’ve broken it somehow but I can’t see anything obvious
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Re: Horn Push

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Cant really see in the picture very well but I think you're missing a little spring clip thingy...
alawrence10360
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Re: Horn Push

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I have 2 small black spring clips fitted and what looks like part of the main horn spring visible
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ManyMinors
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Re: Horn Push

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I can't see anything wrong particularly. The spring clips need to be fitted with the barb part to the outside in order to grip of course.
When fitting it, you need to offer it at an angle so that the piece of spring/contact you mention engages correctly first and that both of the clips are correctly lined up with their cut-outs. Then you have to be brave enough to give it a light bash with your hand to help it into position, making sure that it is fully pushed home.
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Re: Horn Push

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ManyMinors wrote: Tue Mar 31, 2020 7:36 am I can't see anything wrong particularly. The spring clips need to be fitted with the barb part to the outside in order to grip of course.
When fitting it, you need to offer it at an angle so that the piece of spring/contact you mention engages correctly first and that both of the clips are correctly lined up with their cut-outs. Then you have to be brave enough to give it a light bash with your hand to help it into position, making sure that it is fully pushed home.
Thanks ManyMinors
Knowing there was nothing missing helped
I adjusted the the clips to have a little more bard and bobs your uncle
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