Exterior 'Girly' horn - Page 2

grebble · 16th May 2007, 22:47

The two-tone horn used in the current Civic is the same that is used on many Japanese cars. The one on my last Civic sounded the same, the 1997 Nissan Primera I had before that, and IIRC even my parents' 1976 Toyota Corolla that they had back in the dark ages had a similar-sounding horn!

It's an improvement on some older Hondas. I drove a 2000 Accord a few years ago, and had to beep someone on the motorway. Now THAT was embarrassing - it sounded like the horn on a Honda 50 moped!

mike222 · 20th May 2007, 11:56

Hi, I also think the standard horn is pathetic. I have fitted the Stebel unit myself.

Tony Fendall · 20th May 2007, 23:01

Don't be surprised if a fuse blows when you sound the horn when braking.
This was cured by upping the value of the appropriate fuse from 15-20amp, with no danger of wiring burning out.
You will know as you get a dash full of warning lights.
Regards
Tony

Nadz · 22nd May 2007, 12:34

mike, how did you fit the horn? did you do it yourself or was it done my the dealer??

Miggins · 26th May 2007, 10:53

I'm back to the pathetic horns. I nexpect a cable has come away as I couldnt locate the mini cable connectors. (Lasted nearly a year) What I need is a mini piggy back type of connector

Does anyone know if these are generally available or a Honda bespoke fitment, they dont stock them in general motor factors!!

Surprised you need to change the fuse - cant remember what mine have as standard and I'm running all horns (orig and supplemental) off the same fuse.

Charles_Harding · 26th May 2007, 11:19

Halfrauds seem to do a good range of connectors and fuses, and some of the staff actually know what they are talking about.

"The future is not what it used to be!"

Charles H.

generationgav · 30th May 2007, 16:53

Fuse type

I believe that Honda can't get spare fuses from the US, I know that Pottsy can probably tell you more...

Nev The Cat · 2nd January 2008, 20:32

I might just fit a bicycle bell onto the steering wheel, just as effective!

ritchie_perriam · 2nd January 2008, 20:46

i think its a honda thing! my prelude has a crappy horn too! so embarrasing when you are saying hello to somone then you realise how poxy the horn sounds!

Videos - HornBlasters.com

this site is good if you actually want to give people heart attacks! you can buy the horns from here too!

i have a friend with an old mini with a couple of train horns. its funny seeing a tini car with a rediculously loud horn!

dinoc · 2nd January 2008, 21:32

Try to replace it with a horn from Accord executive .
I have an Accord too and it sounds excellent .
I'm thinking to order one for my Civic, too .

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Miggins Enthusiastic Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 25th August 2006 Location: The Twilight Zone Posts: 529 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I'm back to the pathetic horns. I nexpect a cable has come away as I couldnt locate the mini cable connectors. (Lasted nearly a year) What I need is a mini piggy back type of connector Does anyone know if these are generally available or a Honda bespoke fitment, they dont stock them in general motor factors!! Surprised you need to change the fuse - cant remember what mine have as standard and I'm running all horns (orig and supplemental) off the same fuse. Last edited by Miggins; 26th May 2007 at 10:55.

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16th May 2007, 22:47	#21 (permalink)
grebble Wheelnut Join Date: 6th March 2007 Location: Kettering, Northants Posts: 81 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	The two-tone horn used in the current Civic is the same that is used on many Japanese cars. The one on my last Civic sounded the same, the 1997 Nissan Primera I had before that, and IIRC even my parents' 1976 Toyota Corolla that they had back in the dark ages had a similar-sounding horn! It's an improvement on some older Hondas. I drove a 2000 Accord a few years ago, and had to beep someone on the motorway. Now THAT was embarrassing - it sounded like the horn on a Honda 50 moped!

20th May 2007, 11:56	#22 (permalink)
mike222 Valve Cap Join Date: 19th May 2006 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 40 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi, I also think the standard horn is pathetic. I have fitted the Stebel unit myself.

20th May 2007, 23:01	#23 (permalink)
Tony Fendall Old enough to know better Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 12th August 2006 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 103 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Don't be surprised if a fuse blows when you sound the horn when braking. This was cured by upping the value of the appropriate fuse from 15-20amp, with no danger of wiring burning out. You will know as you get a dash full of warning lights. Regards Tony

22nd May 2007, 12:34	#24 (permalink)
Nadz Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 22nd June 2006 Location: Paisley Posts: 172 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	mike, how did you fit the horn? did you do it yourself or was it done my the dealer??

26th May 2007, 11:19	#26 (permalink)
Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 3,288 Thanks: 113 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts iTrader: (0)	Halfrauds seem to do a good range of connectors and fuses, and some of the staff actually know what they are talking about. *"The future is not what it used to be!"* Charles H.

30th May 2007, 16:53	#27 (permalink)
generationgav Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 29th May 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 807 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Fuse type I believe that Honda can't get spare fuses from the US, I know that Pottsy can probably tell you more...

2nd January 2008, 20:32	#28 (permalink)
Nev The Cat Valve Cap Join Date: 2nd January 2008 Location: Cumbria, UK Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I might just fit a bicycle bell onto the steering wheel, just as effective!

2nd January 2008, 20:46	#29 (permalink)
ritchie_perriam Tyre Shredder Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 30th November 2007 Location: guildford, surrey Posts: 288 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	i think its a honda thing! my prelude has a crappy horn too! so embarrasing when you are saying hello to somone then you realise how poxy the horn sounds! Videos - HornBlasters.com this site is good if you actually want to give people heart attacks! you can buy the horns from here too! i have a friend with an old mini with a couple of train horns. its funny seeing a tini car with a rediculously loud horn!

2nd January 2008, 21:32	#30 (permalink)
dinoc Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 9th August 2007 Location: Bucharest Posts: 177 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Try to replace it with a horn from Accord executive . I have an Accord too and it sounds excellent . I'm thinking to order one for my Civic, too .