# 2008 Mustang Horn **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [February 9, 2014, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mustang-horn/83634 "2014-02-09T21:39:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mymustang](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/58956e/32.png) [@mymustang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mymustang)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2014, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mustang-horn/83634/1 "2014-02-09T21:39:41Z")
So out of no where, my horn went out on my car. I checked my relay with a fuse tester and it tested fine. My horn works when I press my alarm button but it wont work when I hit the horn button. Any ideas on what can cause this and what needs to be replaced? ---
**Author:** ![missileman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/missileman/32/1366_2.png) [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2014, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mustang-horn/83634/2 "2014-02-10T01:14:22Z")
I think you’ve already eliminated about 90% of the troubleshooting here. I’ll give you a hint…the horn button makes the horn blow. Barring any broken wires…you should be able to fix the problem rather quickly. ---
**Author:** ![asemaster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2014, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mustang-horn/83634/3 "2014-02-10T02:12:20Z")
I would think you either have a bad horn switch or a bad clockspring in the steering column. Do you have any other buttons on your steering wheel, like for the radio or cruise control? Do they work? ---
**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2014, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mustang-horn/83634/4 "2014-02-10T02:22:18Z")
Another thought . . . Some cars have separate horns for the horn and alarm function ---
**Author:** ![mymustang](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/58956e/32.png) [@mymustang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mymustang)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2014, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mustang-horn/83634/5 "2014-02-11T13:50:25Z")
Is it safe for me to attempt to fix the problem myself? And yes, all other functions work on the steering wheel. ---
**Author:** ![missileman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/missileman/32/1366_2.png) [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2014, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mustang-horn/83634/6 "2014-02-11T19:42:38Z")
It depends on your level of expertise when it comes to mechanical work. If you have never worked on a horn switch or clockspring…I would advise you to find a good independent mechanic. Make sure the battery is disconnected if you do attempt the repair. Also…make sure you have a good repair manual available and read it over before you start. ---
**Author:** ![mymustang](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/58956e/32.png) [@mymustang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mymustang)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2014, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mustang-horn/83634/7 "2014-02-14T02:41:07Z")
Thanks a lot @missileman ! ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2014, 5:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mustang-horn/83634/8 "2014-02-14T05:45:21Z")
If there is an airbag in that area, me, I’d take it to a shop.